Jenrette Invites Feds To Look Over His Books
U S Rep John Jenrette says federal prosecutors are welcome to inspect his personal and office records in connection with the FBI Abscam bribery probe. Subpoenas were issued for Len Perry and Douglas Wendall to appear before a Washington grand jury on Feb 26. Jenrette helped lead the House Tourism Caucus until recently and is among several lawmakers tied to the sting operation.
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Reapportionment Hoped as NAACP Seeks Senate Parity
In Columbia AP reports a broad spectrum of organized groups will join the NAACP to sue for state Senate reapportionment. Leaders of the Legislative Black Caucus met with NAACP officials to pursue legal action toward maximum black representation in the Senate.
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Legislators to Testify in SC Electric Rate Hearing
Four state legislators were to testify before the Public Service Commission in Columbia today in the South Carolina Electric and Gas Co. rate case. An attorney for Palmetto Alliance said six legislators were subpoenaed to discuss their ties to the utility.
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One Killed On State Roads In South Carolina
A Duncan man was the only person killed in a traffic accident in South Carolina over the weekend. Willie David Jones, 50, a passenger in a car, died in a one car crash on a secondary road in Spartanburg County about 1 50 p m Sunday five miles south of Landrum. The weekend toll runs from 6 p m Friday to midnight Sunday.
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Child Killed by Grenade in North Charleston Trailer Park
A 7-year-old North Charleston boy, David Marvin Allen Jr., was killed when a hand grenade exploded while two children played with it. An 8-year-old companion, Michael David Churchill, was critically injured with facial and throat injuries. The incident occurred near the Charleston Naval Yard around 3 p.m. Police found about 20 grenades and canisters at the scene.
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Budget Bill Moves Through Senate Finance Committee
In Columbia AP reports the sixth week of the 1980 session sees the Senate Finance Committee begin work on the House passed 1.7 billion state budget bill with Governor Riley proposing cuts and program caps. The panel expects to send the measure to the full Senate in about two weeks.
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America the Beautiful Day rally draws 500 in Rock Hill
About 500 people gathered Sunday in Rock Hill for an America the Beautiful Day pep rally organized by 43-year-old Patty Carroll. Gov. Richard Riley and local officials attended as speakers praised patriotism despite 40-degree wind chill. A textile worker, James Bullman, carried a red white and blue sign declaring America was not built on fear.
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