Coastal counties brace for population surge by century end
Regional observers warn Horry Georgetown Charleston Colleton Beaufort and Jasper counties must plan for a coastal population boom. projections suggest 135000 to 150000 permanent residents for Horry by 1990 and growth may slow but still rise. The editorial also notes political and international issues including Boesky and Deaver cases and calls readers to urge U.S. ratification of the UN Torture Convention.
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South Carolina
Horry
Georgetown
Charleston
Colleton
Beaufort
Jasper
Robert H. Becker
Clemson University
Regional Resource Development Institute
Becker
Horry County
Harry
USC Sets Bold 2001 Goal For Endowment Growth
The University of South Carolina aims to surpass 200 million dollars in endowment by 2001, a fivefold rise from a decade ago, to fund competitive salaries and attract top faculty. The plan, part of 2001 The New Dimension, seeks top ten status among U S higher education systems.
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University of South Carolina
James B. Holderman
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New Dimension
United States
Holderman
Usc’s
Carolina
Thought For Today Twain Quote Missing Context
A Thought For Today presents a Mark Twain quotation about humor arising from sorrow rather than joy. It reflects Twain's view on human fragility and laughter as a response to suffering.
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Mark Twain
Readers urge seat belt use after severe injuries
A reader's family details a mother in the trauma unit after a serious crash and calls for belt use to prevent harm. They note extended surgery and a fighting chance while condemning the death penalty linked to AIDS and urging community action. Signed by James A Reynolds and four others titled Condemned Inmates of Medium C.
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Mother
MCGF
James A. Reynolds
Derrick’s Voting Record Shows Liberal Influence
A local letter argues Derrick votes against Reagan on nationwide issues and leans liberal while voters favor conservative Henry Jordan. The author claims tax increases in New Ellenton, questions nepotism in city appointments, and raises concerns over zoning and development in Summit and Woodland Drives.
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Derrick
Strom Thurmond
Butler Derrick
Ronald Reagan
South
Henry Jordan
New Ellenton
Summit
Woodland
Jackson
Thanks To Lifesavers A Plug For Seatbelts
Public gratitude for Tommy Mack and Kyle Swing who aided Odell Knight after a Pine Log Road crash on December date. They cleared an airway and summoned paramedics, praised for swift actions and compassion.
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Odell Knight
Graniteville
Pine Log Road
Tommy Mack
Kyle Swing
Curtis Mathes
Aiken
Mother
Mr. Mack
Mr. Swing
Kindness Remembered for Judge Peeples Court
A widow from Aiken recounts an February 1986 burglary in which Judge Rodney Peeples showed kindness in court. She notes the judge read her letter, allowed her to speak, and ordered restitution after the burglar served prison time. Neighbors, police, and prosecutors aided her through the case.
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Rodney Peeples
Aiken
Judge Peeples
Peeples
Inmates Protest AIDS Risk In Use Of Razors
A letter from Aiken County Detention Center inmates warns of AIDS spreading via a single shared steel razor and lack of sterilization. It claims infected inmates are released into the community, risking wider transmission of the virus.
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Aiken
Aiken County
Writer Voices Support For Big Florida Wind
Opinion piece championing Florida wind and Miami Hurricanes with a fiery tone. Mentions Edward F. Sheldon and a Miami address, urging fans to back the team amid a dirtying of the prima donna’s uniform at the Orange Bowl.
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Big Florida Wind
Miami
Hurricanes
Edward F. Sheldon
Legare Road
Normandy Veterans Asked To Record Oral History
The Eisenhower Center invites Normandy veterans to contribute taped oral histories for the D Day Collection. The effort aims to preserve the record of the common soldier, sailor, or airman and will culminate in a 50th anniversary book titled Voices of D-Day. Send details to participate.
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Normandy
Dday
Eisenhower Center
Patient, Doctor, and Hotels: Holiday Inn and Medicare Story
A 70 year old man and his 67 year old partner visit a doctor repeatedly to observe smooching and pay $32 each time. They explain they cannot visit home and use the doctor for a cheaper secret indulgence, with a $28 Medicare refund noted. Also mentions two Santa Clauses and a quip about fairy tales and elections.
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Holiday Inn
Hilton
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