HEW Report Likely Confirms SC Medicaid Mismanagement
Sen. Hollings announced a HEW inquiry into South Carolina Medicaid that will mirror state audit findings of disorganization and fragmented responsibility. Elmer Staats of the GAO stated the HEW study will closely parallel the Legislative Audit Council results and will be sent to state officials for comment before release.
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Washington
Ernest F Hollings
D-S. C
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
South Carolina
Hollings
Elmer Staats
General Accounting Office
Staats
Dit Council
HEW
Legislative Audit Council
Most Favor Speed Limit of 55
Washington reports that nine independent surveys analyzed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show broad support for keeping the 55 mph speed limit. National polls by Gallup and an Advertising Council poll found about 73 percent and 72 percent in favor, with around 21 and 20 percent opposed respectively.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
California
Georgia
Maryland
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Mexico
New York
The
Safety Administration
Gallup
Safety Administration Advertising Council
Soviets Accused of Trading with Rhodesia via Swiss Firms
The U N Security Council publicized British charges that the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Romania, and Bulgaria bypassed sanctions by buying Rhodesian tobacco and agriculture through Swiss companies. Britain asserts such trade fuels Rhodesia’s regime, with the 15 member committee reviewing 1966 and 1968 sanctions.
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U.N. Security Council
Soviet Union
Soviet Bloc
Rhodesia
U.N
AUN
Britain
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Romania
Bulgaria
Europe
Security Council
Council
Rift in House assassination panel as Gonzalez clashes with Sprague
Washington report says a rift erupts within the House assassination committee with chairman Rep. Henry Gonzalez accusing chief counsel Richard A Sprague of undermining his leadership. Sprague cites support from 11 members and refuses to resign, ignoring Gonzalez's order to vacate the office by 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Washington
House Assassinations Committee
Henry Gonzalez
Richard A Sprague Gonzalez
Sprague
Gonzalez
Electricity tight on West Coast due to drought
West Coast power supplies face tightness this summer as drought reduces hydro output while utilities in the region expect to meet normal demand with little reserve. Nationally, experts say a 34 percent generating capacity reserve exists, with a summer peak demand around 350 000 megawatts against 522 000 available.
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Washington
Far West
David R. Israel
U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Weekend Rain Forecast For Aiken Area
The Aiken area is forecast to see showers over the weekend with a 50 percent chance of rain tomorrow and again Sunday. Temperatures remain mild with daytime highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the 40s.
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Aiken
Derrick Opposes Pay Increase as Gas Shortage Dominates
U S Rep Butler Derrick D S C faced questions from Aiken County residents about a proposed 29 percent Congressional pay raise and a natural gas shortage. He stated he would vote against the pay hike if given a chance and supported emergency natural gas deregulation to ease the crisis.
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U.S
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Aiken County
Aiken Kiwanis Club
North Augusta
Derrick
Kiwanis
Carter
Ford
Carter Derrick
Senate
House
Edgefield
Prices Rise Moderately In January
The Labor Department reports a five tenths of a percent wholesale price rise in January led by farm products textiles and machinery. Weather disruptions delayed full pass through to consumer prices with February expected higher due to cold and energy costs while farm products up 1.1 percent and fuels down four tenths.
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Washington
Labor Department
Florida
Herzog Named Top Law Officer at Aiken Conference
James Herzog of the Aiken County Sheriff's Department was named law enforcement officer of the year at the Aiken County Community Crime Conference. He was one of four nominees and received a plaque from SC Attorney General Daniel R. McLeod, who spoke at the Odell Weeks Activities Center.
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Aiken County
James Herzog
Daniel R. McLeod
Hodell Weeks
South Carolina considers pari mutuel betting for education
A new bid to legalize pari mutuel horse wagers in the South Carolina House drew skepticism from local trainers and legislators. Proponents say funds would go to public education while critics question the state's market size and feasibility for single-day events like the Camden Colonial Cup.
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S.C. House
South Carolina
Cragwood Stable
MacKenzie Miller
Mike
Freeman
Miller
Atlanta
Camden
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year nominees listed
The ceremony presents several nominees including Set LW Mixson and Officer Wedaman R. Turner of the Graniteville Police Department and Carroll G Heath chief of detectives with the Aiken Public Safety Department. Certificates designate them as law enforcement officer of the year.
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LW Mixson
Highway Patrol
Aiken
Wedaman R. Turner
Graniteville Police Department
Carrol G Heath
Aiken Public Safety Department
Hollings Presses Gas Regulation At Aiken Chamber Banquet
Sen. Ernest F. Hollings condemned deregulation of natural gas and attacked industry and state press at the Aiken Chamber of Commerce banquet. He warned of higher inflation if deregulation proceeds and urged energy conservation as Rep. Derrick attends and the event features local choirs and awards.
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Ernest F. Hollings
Public Service Commission
Hollings
Aiken
South Carolina
Aiken Standard
Chamber of Commerce
U.S
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