Harvey and Senators Open Peace Talks Amid Rules Debate
Lt. Gov. Brantley Harvey seeks a meeting today with Sen. L Marion Grossette and Sen. Rembert C Dennis as the Senate Rules Committee considers stripping the lieutenant governor of some committee-appointing powers. Dennis doubts a vote Tuesday on the proposal, while younger members push reform. Gressette offered no comment.
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Columbia
Brantley Harvey
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Harvey
L. Marion Grossette
D-Calhoun
Sen
Rembert C. Dennis
Berkeley
Dennis
Grossette
Sen. Gressette
Gressette
Incomprehensible View Of Utilities Taxing Debt
South Carolina Public Service Commissioner Henry G. Yonce argues government ownership would double the national debt if utilities were nationalized. He notes PSC hearings into a 246 percent residential rate hike for SCE&G resume today and critiques the fuel adjustment clause raising costs to consumers.
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South Carolina Public Service
Henry G. Yonce
Richland Kiwanis Club
Vance
PSC
South Carolina Electric and Gas Co
Motions May End Morrison Case for Morrisons
Defense lawyers Julius Baggett and Frank Harrison say they will not appeal the three concurrent life terms for David and James Morrison until the judge rules on two preliminary motions to set aside the verdict or grant a new trial. The Morrisons of Anaheim were convicted of killing three Fort Gordon soldiers. bodies found near Lake Clark Hill on the SC-GA border.
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Baggett
Morrisons
Anaheim
Calif
Ft. Gordon
Lake Clark Hill
South Carolina-Georgia
John Grimbaill
Textile Upturn Expected in Southeast Recovery
An AP survey finds the Southeast textile industry may recover slowly in coming months after a devastating year with 75,000 workers laid off. Officials argue April could mark a turning point as orders rise and inventories deplete, with optimism from leaders at Southern Mills, Hamrick Mills, and Fabrics Americano. The U.S. Labor Department reports 674,000 textile workers in eight Southeast states, down from 722,600 a year ago.
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Atlanta, Ga
Associated Press
George Ray Jr
Southern Mills Inc
Atlanta
Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association
Hill
Ray
John Hamrick
Hamrick Mills
Gaffney
S.C
American Textile Man
U.S. Department of Labor
Energy Cost Figures Differ in Ford Energy Plan
Library of Congress study released today shows Ford energy proposals cost 33 to 155 percent more than White House estimates and hit poor families much harder. Mondale urged delay of the 90 day oil tariff and federal price controls, citing higher total costs than White House projections.
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Washington
Ford
Library of Congress
Walter F Mondale
D-Minn
Senate Finance Committee
White House
Finance Committee
Butler C. Derrick Jr
D-S.c
Len Mondale
Ullman
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Farm Owners Discuss Estate Planning Program
A four week Farm Management Seminar on estate planning drew fifty farm couples and stressed the need for wills to avoid heavy taxes. Experts Danny Busbee Steve Surasky Dan Crosland and R E Scott led the instruction showing how proper planning can minimize federal estate taxes on a $200 000 200 acre farm and ensure desired property disposition.
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J.H. Evans County
Danny Busbee
Steve Surasky
Dan Crosland
R. E. Scott
Extension Service Invites Public To Planning Session
The Clemson University Extension Service invites the public to a planning meeting at the 4-H Center in Aiken County on Wednesday at 1 30 p m. The session seeks finalization of the Extension program for 1975 76 with reports from several committees on farm home and related fields. The public may attend and participate.
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Aiken County
4-H Center
Clemson University Extension Service
University
Surprising Tax Change Leaves School In A Spot
In Columbia a court ruling forced uniform 9.5 percent industrial tax on all property. The Senate approved raising per pupil spending from 35 to 42.50, while the House may push for 12 to 15 more to shield districts like Spartanburg and Georgetown from big lost revenues. State cost about 4.5 million.
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Columbia
South Carolina
James A. Spruill
General Assembly
Senate
State Department of Education
House
Eugene Stoddard
D-Laurens
House Education Committee
Spartanburg
Greenville
Georgetown
Education Department
Spruill
State Tax Commission
Robert Wasson
Wasson
Commission
One Billion Earmarked for S C Military Funds in 1976
Washington AP reports over 1 billion dollars is to be allocated for federal military expenditures in South Carolina for fiscal 1976. The Defense Department, via Sen. Strom Thurmond, lists funds for military civilian reserve and National Guard pay, construction, and related items.
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Washington
South Carolina
Dept. of Defense
Strom Thurmond
Edwards to Appear On State Television
Gov James Edwards will join the South Carolina Educational Television Network for a March 19 live Q A session from 8 30 p m lasting an hour. The first time for the new Republican governor to answer public questions on air with 46 counties covered. Callers may ask about any topic and no newsmen will be in the studio.
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Columbia
James Edwards
South Carolina
Educational Television Network
ETV
Jim Welch
Edwards
Welch
Gar
John Westé
Southern Bell
Peggy Jennings
Charles “Pug” Ravenel
University Club Competes in Blacksburg Chess Tourney
The USCA Chess Club will play in the Association of College Unions-International Chess Tourney at Blacksburg Virginia Friday and Saturday. Team members are Bill Duncan Mark Posey Jeff Dexter and Jesse Poore. Advisor is Dr. Robert G Phillips assistant professor of mathematics at the Aiken campus.
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USCA
Association of College Unions
Chess Play To Determine New Champion
NORTH AUGUSTA The Augusta North Augusta Chess Association annual club championship begins Wednesday at the North Augusta Recreation Center. All members and US Chess Association eligible to play. Defending champion is Dr. Robert Martins of North Augusta.
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North Augusta
Augusta - North Augusta Chess Association
North Augusta Recreation Center
U.S. Chess Association
Robert Martins
French Films To Be Shown Thursday Night
The USDA Department of Foreign Languages invites the public to a Thursday screening at 7 45 p m in the Aiken Campus auditorium. Joachim's Dictionary, a short color French cartoon, and Jean Renoir's French Can Can with English subtitles will be shown. High school students and the community may attend free of charge.
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Usda Department of Foreign Languages
Aiken
Joachim
Jean Renoir
Thurmond to Be Honored By Legionnaires
Senator Strom Thurmond will receive The American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award for 1975. The ceremony occurs March 5 at the Sheraton Park Hotel during the Legion’s national banquet honoring members of Congress. Thurmond is a World War II veteran and longtime Legionnaire from Aiken, South Carolina.
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Washington, DC
Strom Thurmond
American Legion
Legion
James M. Wagenseller
Thurmond
United States
Sheraton Park Hotel
Congress
Aiken Post 26
Aiken
Washington
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