USC president defends gift spending as competitive need
Greenville AP report quotes University of South Carolina President James Holderman acknowledging some discretionary fund gifts may have been excessive yet arguing the practice is necessary to compete with peers. Partial records show some donor names redacted to protect fundraising efforts.
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Greenville
University of South Carolina
James Holderman
South Carolina
Holderman
Leesburg arrests target LaRouche followers in $30 million fraud case
Sixteen LaRouche followers face securities fraud charges after a state grand jury indictments allege about 30 million in fraudulent loans solicited nationwide. Thirteen were arrested, ten in Leesburg near Washington, with three in Baltimore and three others sought. Dana Scanlon said the arrests aim to suppress his political movement.
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Leesburg, Va
Lyndon H. LaRouche
LaRouche
Leesburg
Washington, D.C
Baltimore
Dana Scanlon
ABA endorses reforms to curb personal injury awards
In New Orleans the American Bar Association backed major changes aimed at limiting punitive damages and reducing the likelihood that accident victims receive full awards. A consumer activist criticized the move as a knee-jerk reaction to insurance industry propaganda. The policy seeks tougher standards for punitive damages and lowers the chance of full compensation for victims.
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New Orleans
American Bar Association
ABA
House of Delegates
Webb to Take On Job As Navy Secretary
James H. Webb, best selling author and former assistant defense secretary, is urged to become secretary of the Navy as John Lehman resigns. Weinberger reportedly pressured Webb to delay retirement despite Webb’s plan to pursue writing. Webb is a decorated Vietnam veteran and author of Fields of Fire.
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Washington
James H. Webb
Defense
Navy
Pentagon
John F. Lehman Jr
Marine Corps
Webb
Caspar W. Weinberger
Vietnam
Bush Names New Press Secretary From California
Vice President George Bush named Larry Thomas 39 to replace Marlin Fitzwater as press secretary. Thomas formerly worked as a reporter and spokesman for California Governor George Deukmejian and San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson, earning a reputation for integrity in media relations.
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Washington
George Bush
California
Marlin Fitzwater
White House
Larry Speakes
Bush
Larry Thomas
George Deukmejian
San Diego
Acceleration Linked To 1400 Audi Accidents
The Center for Auto Safety reports 1400 unintended acceleration incidents tied to Audi 5000s, about 1 in 180 cars, with 800 cases disclosed by the government. Volkswagen of America notes many reports lack verification and may not be related to the defect.
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Washington
Democrats Send Letter To Reagan On Gramm Rudman Dilemmas
Seventeen House Budget Committee Democrats sent a simple multiple choice letter to President Reagan outlining three deficit reduction paths. They propose raising taxes, deep DoD cuts, or altering Gramm Rudman targets and urge talks with congressional leaders to resolve the stalemate.
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Washington
Reagan
House Budget Committee
Gramm-Rudman
Department of Defense
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Congress
Lifeline plan eyed to cut heavy phone install costs for poor
An advisory panel of state and federal regulators weighs a lifeline proposal to cover about half the upfront phone installation charge for low income households. The plan, backed by Federal Communications Commissioner Mark S. Fowler, may be linked to raising the monthly local service fee.
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Washington
Federal Communications
Mark S. Fowler
Miss Royer Crowned Miss USA Third Texan to Win
Michelle Renee Royer, 21, from Keller Texas, won Miss USA becoming the third consecutive Texan winner. She accepted via tears as Miss USA 1986 Christy Fichtner crowned her. Barker threatened to quit over fur uses. simulated furs were approved for on screen use.
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Miss Royer
Albuquerque
N.M
Michelle Renee Royer
Bob Barker
Keller
Christy Fichtner
Dallas
Barker
George Honchar
Miss Roger
Roger
Commuter Trains Collide in Brazil Killing 58
In Itaquera near Sao Paulo two overcrowded commuter trains crashed after a track switch. Officials put the death toll at 58 with 99 injured, as rescue teams worked through wreckage in heavy rain.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
Federal Railroad System
Joao Carlos Goncalves Tavares da Costa
Nuclear containment systems may fail in core meltdown risk
NRC analysts warn containment systems at five U S reactors could fail up to 90 percent in a severe core melt with overall annual fatal release odds from one in 10 000 to one in a billion per reactor. NRC study notes early containment failure cannot be ruled out, while a public group questions agency handling of drug and alcohol abuse at plants.
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NRC
Joshua Gordon
Public Citizen
Joe Bouchard
Commission
Frederick M. Bernthal
AT T Threatens To Cut Off Services In South Carolina
AT T officials say they will cut off many services to South Carolina's state agency phone network unless a $3 million overdue bill is paid. The state has until 5 p.m. Friday to settle or arrange payment. The Orangeburg based South Carolina State College phone system also faces a changeover delayed until finances are resolved. Budget board members discussed the matter with AT T during a Tuesday call.
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Columbia
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
South Carolina
At&t
Thomas E. Persons
State Budget and Control Board
South Carolina State College
Orange
Burg
Aiken Standard Contact and Address Information
The notice lists subscription and advertising contact numbers for the Aiken Standard along with office hours and location. It provides the street address 124 Rutland Drive and mailing address Box 456, Aiken, SC 29802, plus weekend and weekday service hours.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken, S.C
S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley Fire
Salley Police
Volunt
Wagener Fire
Wagener Police
Aiken Communications Inc
P.O
Aiken
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