Transfer Degree Program Aims at Aiken Tech The AA AS Plan Faces Approvals
Aiken Technical College plans an AA and AS transfer degree program to allow students to transfer with full credit to four year institutions. Dr. Paul Blowers and leaders unveiled the plan, aiming for full implementation by fall 1990 after approvals from state boards. The move aligns with regional education goals and offers cheaper tuition paths for local residents.
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Aiken Technical College
Paul Blowers
Aiken Tech
Blowers
Usc-Aiken
South Carolina
Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Pendleton
Rock Hill
Kingstree
Cheraw
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Aiken County Commission For Technical Education
State Board For Technical and Comprehensive Education
South Carolina Commission On Higher Education
South Carolina Economic Development Board
Technical
Technical College
Aiken County
New Hope For Air Safety with Plastic Explosive Detector
A machine that detects plastic explosives in luggage could tilt the security arms race in favor of authorities. The device uses neutron beams and costs between 750000 and 1 million dollars per unit, with airlines likely to bear the expense and passengers facing higher costs and delays.
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Scotland
Federal Aviation Agency
U.S
Los Angeles
Francisco
International Air Traffic Association
Geneva
Asbestos Gloves Urge Caution Over Congress Pay Rise
Angry letters arrive at Capitol Hill as members consider boosting salaries to 135000. A staffer quips asbestos gloves are needed to handle the radioactive mail. Voters outside Washington react with fury at the proposed 50 percent raise.
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Dan Glickman
D-Kan
Congressional
Capitol Hill
Clearing House
Reagan pay hike provokes wary voters and cautious lawmakers
In a reflective column the author weighs Ronald Reagan’s eight years, praising merit while criticizing policy and corruption. It notes Iran Contra fallout, defense profiteering, and calls for restraint as George H. W. Bush prepares to take office and face a congressional pay raise controversy.
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Reagan
Oliver North
Mediterranean
Armed Services
Michael Deaver
Mr. Reagan
Gorbachev
Jimmy Carter
George Bush
J. Danforth Quayle
Dukakis
Bentsen
Ronnie
Bush
Congress
George
Joe Sixback
Bush Could Imperil 1989 Great Hustle With $135000 Fix
A terse note argues a $135000 fix may grease the gears of the 1989 Great Hustle, but individual George Bush could derail the plan by resisting the reform push and stalling the effort.
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George Bush
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Lloyd Bentsen
Sen. Bentsen
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Jim Wright
New Hampshire
George Mitchell
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