Senators Dennis and Gressette Dominate South Carolina Senate
In Columbia AP report Lt. Gov. Morris releases committee tallies showing Sens. Rembert Dennis and Marion Gressette wield the strongest influence in the 1973 General Assembly. Gressette headed Judiciary, reporting 282 of 458 bills. Dennis led finance and other panels, shaping dozens more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
Rembert Dennis
Marion Gressette
Earle Morris
Senate
Morris
Judiciary Committee
Gressette
Finance Committee
Edgar Brown
Dennis
Judiciary
Gresette
Finance
No House Action On Minibottle Ratification
The South Carolina House took no action on ratifying the minibottle liquor amendment despite voter approval. Speaker Sol Blatt suggested quick action after the session begins. The day also saw committee chair selections with no Republican or Black leaders, and Greenville’s Carroll Campbell named first vice chair of Military, Municipal and Public Affairs.
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R. R. Woods
South Carolina
Carroll Campbell
Greenville
House
Campbell
Mili
Tary
B. L. Hendricks
Dpickens
Harold Breazeale
Samuel Fewell
D-York
Judiciary
Fay Bell
Chesterfield
Robert Kneece
Richland
C. Victor Pyle
Senate Bill Would Void Agency Rules
In Columbia Sen James M Waddell proposes a bill to void all rules and regulations from state agencies unless approved by the legislature at the next session. The move aims to curb what he sees as legislative overreach by agencies and boards. The measure is among 42 bills introduced as the 1973 General Assembly session opens.
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Columbia
James M. Waddell
Beaufort Democrat
Waddell
Senate
General Assembly
Dewey Wise
Charleston
U.S
House
Judiciary Committee
Paul Moore
D-Spartanburg
Bill Aims to Shield Newsmen From Contempt in SC
Rep George Dean Johnson of Spartanburg proposes a bill to protect publishers editors and reporters from contempt charges for refusing to disclose sources. He argues free flow of information strengthens democracy and keeps officials honest.
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Columbia
Spartanburg County
South Carolina
George Dean Johnson
Human Relations Week Observed At St Angela Academy
Regina Chapter of the National Honor Society of Saint Angela Academy began Human Relations Week with a discussion on respecting differences to improve relations. President Leonard Browder opened brief talks, with remarks from Regina Hurley and Joe Walker about fairness and avoiding hearsay. Erwin Carter urged understanding, generosity, emotional control, forgiving, and dependability. Members shared an analysis of generational differences causing tension between adults and adolescents. An ecumenical service for Christian Unity Week is planned for January 25.
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Regina
National Honor Society
Saint Angela Academy
Leonard Browder
Regina Hurley
Joe Walker
Erwin Carter
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Sol Blatt
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St. Angela
Grover Cleveland
Grover
Bankers Trust
Bankers Trust Office
Victoria Vetri
Aimes Eccles Solomon Sturges
Claudia Jennings
Zack Taylor
Jeffery Pomerantz
Milt Kamen
Tickey & Boggs
Trinity
Terence Ln
Spencer
FDIC
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