South Carolina Faces Mass Unemployment If Gas Shortage Persists
Gov. James B. Edwards warns 30 percent of SC manufacturing workers could be jobless within 30 days without improved natural gas. He cites 35,000 already unemployed and urges federal action on propane and deregulation. He asks CAP funds for the needy as cold weather and fuel shortages bite.
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Crowded Prisons Called Typical in South Carolina
The state argues overcrowding at Central Correctional Institution mirrors conditions in other prisons and that the federal court lacks jurisdiction. Four inmates had filed suit in early 1976 seeking relief to bar new admissions to CCI amid overcrowded conditions.
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Legislature Faces Thin Calendar In South Carolina Session
In Columbia the House and Senate resume on Tuesday for the fourth week of the South Carolina legislature. A bill to ban under 14s from riding motorized bicycles on public roads heads for final passage after earlier debates trimmed license requirements. A Wednesday joint session will elect Rep. F Julian LeaMond to the Public Service Commission.
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South Carolina
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South Carolina Public Service Commission
Florida Steel Reports First Quarter Sales Rise
Florida Steel Corp reports first quarter sales of 27.38 million dollars up 9.1 percent from 25.10 million a year ago. Net earnings fall to 113 thousand dollars from 929 thousand, yielding 10 cents per share versus 63 cents last year.
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