Thurmond Says Charge Outrageous
Senator Strom Thurmond denounces a reported bribe accusation as outrageous and false. He handed the matter to the Justice Department for a full inquiry and seeks public disclosure of the findings.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1983
Page
1
Senator Strom Thurmond denounces a reported bribe accusation as outrageous and false. He handed the matter to the Justice Department for a full inquiry and seeks public disclosure of the findings.
South Carolina Electric & Gas may seek three electric rate hikes in two years as hearings unfold. Virgil C. Summer said a later request could accompany the $1.2 billion V. C. Summer Nuclear Station nearing full operation. The 900-megawatt plant is currently authorized for half capacity pending NRC approval for full power by fall.
The Aiken County Council defeated a proposal to trim 1 million dollars from the 4.5 million County Judicial Center project. Supporters argued the plan would jeopardize expansion while a minority recommended a 2.6 million version. County officials cited tax base pressures and potential federal funds for a basement Civil Defense center.
In a hotly contested race two candidates Thomas P. Murphy and Peter R. Nuessle faced voters at a 12:15 p.m. General Assembly session. Delegation split with Nuessle backed by Moore Rudnicki Jones and Setzler while Murphy drew Huff Anderson and Shealy. undecided Republicans Gentry Russell. Nuessle’s party activity and Murphy’s Aiken County ties noted. The seat opened after John W. Harte Jr. resigned October 1 with interim judge Arthur D. Rich.
USC president James Holderman directs the selection after a 10-member USC Aiken committee narrowed 110 applications to three finalists for the chancellor post vacated by William Casper. Casper resigns June 30, 1983 after 19 years. one finalist is selected by February end.
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