Island Gift Boosts USC Marine Research Efforts
Atlanta businessman Philip A. Rhodes donated 1,600 acre Pritchard’s Island in Columbia to the University of South Carolina for marine biology and coastal studies. The gift funds the Summit Fund campaign and supports field research on erosion beach dynamics and estuarine ecosystems, with no on site labs planned. Rhodes, head of S.P Richards Co., has previously aided USC projects on loggerhead turtles and Coastal Georgia sites.
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Barnwell Gas Firm Fined $2000 Over CO Deaths
A Barnwell gas company, Queen Gas Co., was fined $2000 the maximum for improperly renting two gas heaters blamed for five Christmas party deaths. The no contest plea was accepted by Circuit Judge Rodney Peeples. Autopsies showed carbon monoxide poisoning from venting pipes not meeting state standards.
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Dole cites communications gap on women’s progress in GOP speech
Secretary of Transportation Elizabeth Dole told Charleston audiences that the Reagan administration has strong initiatives to aid women but has failed to clearly communicate them. She highlighted increased child care tax credits and stronger child support rules, noted the rise in women’s median income, and tied economic equity to closing the gender gap. She praised airline deregulation for more air service in South Carolina and cited trucking deregulation boosting firms from 18,000 to 33,000. She also outlined plans for uniform truck taxation and regulation and announced DOT’s lead role in commercial space transportation.
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Presbyterians To Confer In Columbia
In Columbia this week the Presbyterian Church USA council meets to advance the 1861 civil war era merger. Willian L. Arthur of Shandon Presbyterian notes slow, careful integration as headquarters location and organizational structure are decided. The council, with over 13,000 congregations and about 1 million members, will also discuss personnel policies and the future front office.
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Derrick Introduces Import Quota Bill
Congressman Butler Derrick introduces a bill to limit textile import quotas and protect the U S textile industry. The measure would form a committee to implement trade agreements and advise tightening quotas where imports rise sharply. Derrick urges swift passage and says the Reagan era has failed American workers.
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Thurmond Keeps Bulletproof Vest After Threats
Senator Strom Thurmond says he wears a bulletproof vest after a life threat received two weeks earlier. The threat prompted tightened Capitol security. a letter was handed to authorities and reviewed by aides. Thurmond keeps one vest in South Carolina and one in Washington, with details unchanged.
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Proponents push higher SC teacher salaries in tax plan
In Columbia AP, supporters of Gov. Riley’s education tax plan urge raising teacher pay to compete with other states. The Ways and Means subcommittee studies a plan to raise $210 million for public schools via a 1 cent sales tax. Critics question reaching the Southeastern average and the starter wages for new teachers.
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Rev Carter Won’t Preach While On Work Release
Corrections officials say Rev Ken Carter, serving three years for assault in a July 4 baseball bat attack on 16 year old Scott Greene, is on work release and barred from preaching during the program.
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