Thurmond noted for high Senate roll call attendance
The piece highlights Senator Strom Thurmond’s 98 percent attendance in Senate roll calls, contrasting several South Carolina House members’ lower scores such as Jenrette 44 percent, Davis 47 percent, Holland 77 percent, Derrick 86 percent, Campbell 87 percent, and Spence 97 percent. It lauds Thurmond’s dedication to his constituents.
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U.S
Strom Thurmond
Senate
Congress
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
South Carolina
John Jenrette
Abscam
Mendel J. Davis
Kenneth L. Holland
Butler Derrick
Carroll A. Campbell Jr
Floyd Spence
Thurmond
Policy Payoff From Gas Decontrol Drives 1978 Shift
President Carter won partial natural gas price decontrol and removal of an interstate pricing gimmick in 1978. Lifting the ceiling boosted Texas exports, encouraged pipeline use to other regions, and spurred new gas field exploration. Prices rose, boosting supply and conserving demand, with ample supplies foreseen into the 1990s despite eventual price growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Texas
Southwest
Georgetown expands outreach as tourists return to Wisconsin Avenue
Georgetown shifts from exclusive club to visitor friendly with a free rubber tire trolley on Wisconsin Avenue. The Georgetown Inn renovates for greater profits, touts lower taxi ride to government offices, and promotes a modern hospitality push alongside revived hotels. Tourmobile offers all day access to 18 stops including Arlington National Cemetery, while area hotels undergo upgrades to attract business and leisure travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgetown
Beverly Hills
Newport
Wisconsin Avenue
Georgetown Inn
Inn
Arlington National Cemetery
Sheraton Park
Shoreham
Hyatt Regency
Union Station
Jefferson
Does Europe Have Better Medicine Under Less FDA Control
The piece argues government oversight may stifle beneficial drugs and notes Europe’s broader approval of medicines like Verapamil. It questions banning drugs proven safe abroad and suggests limited clinical testing or accepting international experience as valid evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Sanford Kaplan
Yonkers
N.Y
Return of the hostages sparks mixed feelings across politics
The piece questions official ransom claims and credits Reagan's tough stance with hostage release timing. It criticizes Carter’s accounting, notes anti US sentiment abroad, and attacks euphemisms like adult in public discourse while reflecting on the Iran crisis and its fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondale
United States
Iran
Reagan
Hosoe
Carter
Tehran
Morality and spirituality in national life
In a dated discussion, Dr Graham addresses concerns about moral decline, pointing to pornography's spread, easy access to drugs for youth, and a materialist culture. He argues the nation has largely omitted God from public life, calling for personal commitment to following God’s law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Graham
P.R.S
God
Considerate Citizen Rescues Lost Keys Thanks
A reader on Laurens Street lost a set of keys after shopping. WKTX announc ement led to Charlene Parnell reporting the finder. The Post Office located the box and returned the keys. The writer thanks Charlene the radio station and the Postmaster for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens Street
Police Dept
WKTX
Diane Foskett
WKTZ
Charlene Parnell
Charlene
Less Publicity Aims To Help New Ellenton Community
Shirley H. Almond cites 18 years in New Ellenton backing City Council and Mayor. She calls for less media publicity to restore normalcy, support for officials, and urges youth to use church programs and civic facilities while awaiting punishment for the guilty.
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New Ellenton
Shirley H. Almond
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FDA
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Billy Graham
Aiken
Samuel A. Cothran
Scott G. Hunter
Sues, Srown
Sharye A. Whisenant
Aiken Communications, Inc
Rutland Drive
5.C
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MR Reagan
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