School buses at risk on hills seek relief
School Board discussed repeated near misses where tractor-trailers failed to stop for buses with stop arms and flashers. Eight near accidents in 18 months prompted reevaluation of legal stops and traffic measures. The board also heard requests to run ASVAB tests for juniors and seniors and took several routine actions on eligibility, graduation standards, and a 4 year old development program.
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Gallman
Area 5
Dr. Gallman
J.P. Kneece
United States Army
Armed Services
State Department of Education
Egyptian journalist Saad El-Din reflects on press and tourism magazine
Dr. Saad El-Din, 63, recalls his Cairo Today role and plans to market the English language tourism magazine in London and Cairo. He notes Egyptian readers abroad, his government position, and his teaching stints at USC while visiting Columbia and the United States.
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Saad El-Din
London
Cairo
Egypt
America
England
Central court boosts Richland County revenue and cases
Barnes cites a 30 percent rise in first year central court cases as officers spend more time on the road. He says the result is better law enforcement and more county revenue. Warner notes need for PR to win support in outlying areas. Lt. Mixon reports $700,000 in revenue from the central court last year.
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Barnes
Richland County
Warner
Mixon
New EPA Head Demands Tough Pollution Enforcement
In his first public address as EPA administrator Thomas urged continued strict enforcement of anti-pollution laws. He called for both quantity and quality in the program and noted momentum must be kept. He cited his predecessor’s tough stance and cited a record in enforcement actions last year.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
Thomas
EPA
William D. Ruckelshaus
U.S. Report Sees Rights Gains in Latin America
The State Department annual human rights review cites the Soviet bloc as having the most serious violations while noting real progress in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also praises democratic nations for better rights records.
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U.S
Latin America
Washington
State Department
Caribbean
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