Anderson seeks probe of South Carolina ETV operations
Columbia AP Rep Ralph Anderson of Florence leads 17 lawmakers in seeking a legislative study committee to investigate the South Carolina Educational Television Network. He accuses ETV of using facilities for political propaganda and says leaders on ETV specials are showcased at taxpayer expense. Also, the Ways and Means Committee heard of a projected substantial tax increase by 1976 77 to cover a 58 million deficit as spending trims or tax hikes are debated.
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Moratorium On Hiring Endorsed By Speaker
House Speaker Rex Carter endorsed Gov. James Edwards moratorium on filling 7000 vacant state jobs to trim spending. He expects about 50 million in savings and notes federal salaries and new agencies not yet staffed are excluded. Unemployment claims rose to 90 995 for the week ending Jan 10.
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Colleton Sheriff Named South Carolina Sheriff of the Year
John I. Seigler of Colleton County was elected Sheriff of the Year by the South Carolina Sheriffs Association at its annual Columbia meeting. The group discussed gun control measures and will push proposals into legislation for the General Assembly.
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Policeman Weatherford jailed for contempt in Charleston
Charleston County officer Richard Weatherford 33 was jailed for contempt of court days after being cited in a case over the Middleton brothers. Judge Theodore D. Stoney ordered detention for derelict duties for failing to appear as a subpoenaed witness.
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