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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1982
Page
2
The second winter storm moves out this evening with a slight chance of more precipitation. Unseasonably cold tonight with temperatures in the low 20s. A warming trend returns tomorrow with highs in the low 40s. Partly cloudy and cold Saturday with weekend highs in the high 30s to low 40s.
The South Carolina House failed a two thirds vote on a rules change to curb filibusters, though it passed by a simple 49 to 41. Rep Harriet Keyserling urged limits after detailing record filibuster days and complaints from constituents about long sessions. Rep David Beasley defended longer debate as needed for complex issues. The measure will be reconsidered in four weeks with many members absent.
South Carolina posted a record 2.4 billion dollars in capital investment in 1981, with 16 000 predicted manufacturing jobs. 72 new plants and 661 expansions helped push the total, with international projects accounting for over 20 percent and textiles remaining the largest single sector.
Obituary note on a Cheltenham trainer and breeder of champion steeplechasers. He pioneered million dollar wins and led U.S. steeplechase ownership for years, with horses Barnaby's Bluff and Tuscarora. He served in polo representing the U.S. in Argentina and England and founded Village Farms Polo Club in Gilbertsville.
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