Berkeley County Legislator Pushes Revision of Compensation Law
Rep. Norman West announces plans to push bills revising South Carolina workmen's compensation rules in the House. Proposed second injury fund would protect employers who hire previously injured workers and offset partial versus total disability costs. Critics fear loss of disfigurement payments and disputes over rehabilitating workers.
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Columbia
Berkeley County
South Carolina
West
Snowy Week Strains South Carolina Road Crews
South Carolina faced heavy snow last weekend as 11 500 men 300 trucks and 200 motor graders operated to keep highways open. Maintenance costs rose an estimated 50 000 to 75 000 while 47 centers coordinated with the Highway Patrol to respond to slick spots and closures.
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Columbia
South Carolina
E. S. Coffey
State Highway Department
State Highway Patrol
Coffey
Pollution Bills Back Muscles Pollution Bills Back Muscles
In Columbia the South Carolina House filed bills to stiffen penalties for defying the Pollution Control Authority and to strengthen its authority. Rep Heyward Belser proposes up to 50000 dollars fine and five years jail for violations. other measures target unauthorized discharges and provide worker suits, plus appeal simplification. Rep Alex Sanders seeks a one year permit moratorium for discharges over one million gallons into St Helena and Port Royal sounds.
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Columbia
South Carolina Pollution Control Authority
State House
Robert McNair
Board of Health
Heyward Belser
South Carolina
Belser
Alex Sanders
St. Helena
Port Royal Sounds
Graniteville Company Reports 1969 Net Profit Dip
Graniteville's 1969 net profit was 2,089,417 down 7 percent from 1968's 2,243,353. Earnings per share fell to 1.28 from 1.40, while annual sales rose 3 percent to 102,736,377. Fourth quarter net sales were 25,691,520, down 2 percent from 26,265,433, with fourth quarter profit up 36 percent to 299,689. Regular board meeting set for Graniteville on Tuesday.
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Graniteville
Graniteville Company
Robert P. Timmerman
Aiken Fire Department had a busy 1969 with 426 alarms
The Aiken Fire Department answered 426 alarms in 1969, 288 in city and 138 outside. Mutual aid to Graniteville and Beech Island. Most fires electrical 40, cooking 23, smoking 11. Losses totaled 131,070 with 85,030 inside and 46,060 outside. Firemen numbered 43 with seven pumpers and an aerial ladder.
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Aiken
Graniteville
Beech Island
Fire Prevention Bureau
Tricentennial Calendar of Events in Aiken County
The calendar lists events from February 12 to 15 in Aiken County commemorating the Tricentennial. Highlights include a ribbon cutting at the Aiken County Museum, Drums Along the Savannah performances, tree plantings in schools, and Home tours sponsored by the Business & Professional Women's Club. Proceeds benefit county students in writing music and arts contests. contact the Aiken Chamber of Commerce or Mrs. M. D. MacDowell for details.
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Aiken County Museum
Old Jail
Chesterfield Street
Savannah
Aiken Junior High
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Aiken Pony Club
Sleepy Hollow Farm
Aiken Junior High School
Robert McNair
Polo - Whitney
First Baptist Church
Aiken County
Aiken
Beatrice Bowman
Thomas Stilp
Maj. Bowman
Aiken Community Playhouse
McManaway
Governor Upset Over Desegregation Orders in South Carolina
Gov. Robert McNair denounces federal court actions and calls for congressional remedies as the U.S. 4th Circuit orders complete desegregation in Greenville and Darlington schools by mid February. He plans a TV Q and A and says appeals to the Supreme Court are unlikely. About 500 white parents in Darlington vow to keep children in current schools despite the ruling.
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Robert McNair
U. S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Greenville
Darlington County
McNair
Congress
Supreme Court
High Court
Newsmen
Columbia
Wis-Tv
4Th Circuit Court
Clement F. Haynsworth
Darlington
U. S. District Court
Greenville County
U. S. Supreme Court
Poverty Solution Suggested by USC Economist
Columbia AP: David R. Pender of the University of South Carolina proposes strategic hamlets near industrial complexes to lift the poor from urban ghettos. Each hamlet would house about 1,000, include day care and low cost housing, and offer nearby job opportunities.
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Columbia (Ap
David R. Pender
University of South Carolina
Pender
School of Business Administration
Male Dorms At Winthrop Not Likely
A legislative study committee tentatively agrees Winthrop College should admit male students but not house them on campus. The panel cites lack of funds to build male dormitories and doubts future funding, after earlier approval to admit men in degree programs.
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Columbia
Winthrop College
Snead Schumacher
Oconee
General Assembly
Winthrop
Rock Hill
Spartanburg
Jason Duncan
Piedmont
Pollution Warning Divides Hilton Head Backers Over Plant Site
The pollution chief says the project shifted plans after initial support from Beaufort County leaders for a Georgia site, as Hilton Head Island investors and conservation groups clash with officials over industrial waste concerns. Local activists have intensified pressure as pollution levels from mills and plants rise, provoking strong opposition from residents.
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Final Mee
Gruveia
Isan Ry Commission
Hilton Head Island
Beaufort County
S.C
South Carolina
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Kershaw
G. Raymond McElveen
Richland
Third Circuit Court
Laney
James H. McFaddin
UPI
Warren Burger
Circuit Court
Lamar
Badische Anilin Und Soda Fabrik
Basf
Georgia
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Howard
Cials
Hilton Head
State Department of Industry and Trade
Atlanta Journal
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