Anti-Semitism Concerns Jewish Leaders in Columbia
AP reports rising anti-Semitism worries among Jewish leaders nationwide with incidents in Chicago and terrorist calls elsewhere. In Columbia South Carolina, Jack Weintraub and Nat Shulman note no cemetery desecrations or threats but remain vigilant for a coordinated anti Jewish campaign affecting about 8,000 Jewish residents in the state.
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Columbia
Chicago
Weintraub
Charleston
Nat Shulman
South Carolina
Jury Deliberations Continue in Spartanburg Double Murder
In Spartanburg County, a 38 year old, Robert Earl Brown Jr., faces trial for the July 29 shooting deaths of Gary Coleman and Jesse Petty and the armed robbery of Coleman's Store. The jury of seven men and five women resumed deliberations after a three hour session, with the state seeking the death penalty if Brown is convicted. A co defendant, Robert James Reynolds Jr., pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and armed robbery and awaits sentencing after the prosecution dropped the death penalty in exchange for his testimony.
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Spartanburg
Robert Earl Brown Jr
Brown of
Ark
Gary Coleman
Jesse Monroe Petty
Coleman
Brown
Robert James Reynolds Jr
Union
Reynolds
Robert French
Reynold
French
James Robert Reynolds
South Carolina
Bruce Foster
Charlotte, N.C
State Senators Defend Filibuster Rights In South Carolina
In Columbia the South Carolina Senate twice rejected amendments to curtail filibusters. Proposed rules would force votes after six hours of speaking with two-thirds approval and allow a deadline in the final two weeks of the session. Senators Dennis and Lourie argued the changes would smooth proceedings without injury to the chamber.
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Columbia
Senate
Sens. Rembert C. Dennis
Isadore Lourie
Dennis
D Berkeley
House To Judge Lottery Value
Columbia AP report describes a walk through state lottery proposals as church leaders oppose gambling but lawmakers see profit. The Constitutional Laws Subcommittee backed the measure and sent it to the Judiciary Committee for full consideration after a public hearing. Rep John Snow Jr argues the lottery could raise 30 to 50 million dollars for transportation and education.
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Columbia
House Judiciary Committee
Constitutional Laws Subcommittee
Judiciary Committee
John Snow Jr
Snow
Williamsburg
Highway Department
Lawmaker opens six public hearings on redistricting fairness
Rep. Palmer Freeman Jr. chairs six hearings across the state to seek citizen input on congressional reapportionment. The first hearing for the 2nd District is set for 5 p.m. today in Room 109 Blatt Building. Freeman notes hearings in each district before a final statewide redistricting review after 1980 census figures are available.
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Columbia
Palmer Freeman Jr
Freeman
House Judiciary Committee
Blatt
State Capitol
D-York
League of Women Voters
Common Cause
Belk Urges Friendly US Iran Ties After Hostage Time
Former hostage William Belk tells South Carolina lawmakers that US Iran relations should resume from a long friendship. He questions torture claims, recalls beating and solitary confinement, and notes Iranians remain gentle despite the crisis. Belk urged focusing on shared past ties.
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Columbia
William Belk
United States
Iran
Belk
U.S
Tehran
State Department
South Carolina General Assembly
West Columbia
el Salvador
Cuba
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