Palms Firm On USC Split From Staff And Wire Report
University of South Carolina President John Palms plans to split the system despite opposition from Spartanburg and Aiken branch campuses. Spokesman Russ McKinney said the plan stands, stressing separate funding and accreditation and teacher autonomy. A July 7 trustees meeting was changed to a conference call to discuss review of the Aiken and Spartanburg campuses.
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Safe Fourth Firework Safety Warnings and Guidelines
Public safety officials urge caution as fireworks cause burns eye injuries and fires each year. Aiken bans most fireworks with sparklers allowed. Pete Frommer warns even small firecrackers can injure children. Follow local laws, supervise children, wear safety glasses, read labels, and keep water nearby to prevent accidents.
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Fed Cuts Discount Rate Amid SlumpWarning Economy
The Federal Reserve trimmed the discount rate from 3.5 to 3.0 percent to bolster a fragile recovery. Policy-makers met behind closed doors amid growing signs of renewed weakness and a disappointing unemployment report in an election year.
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90 Million SRS Incinerator Gets Preliminary Green Light
Federal and state agencies give preliminary approval to a 90 million dollar, 31 000 square foot Consolidated Incineration Facility at the Savannah River Site. The CIF would burn hazardous mixed wastes to reduce volume and detoxify waste, processing about 4 million pounds yearly and aiming for 1995 operation. The plant would handle benzene incineration as a key function and support SRS waste management against regulatory standards.
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Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.8 Percent in June
Washington reports the nation's jobless rate at 7.8 percent in June, the highest in over eight years, as the economy fails to absorb a surge of job seekers. The Labor Department notes 9.98 million unemployed, a peak since October 1983, with May at 7.5 percent and April higher.
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Dieting For Cancer Free Society Push Aims Five Daily Servings
Washington reports a five year 33 million program by government and food industry to urge Americans to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. A consumer group also urges replacing sugar laden junk food ads with healthier fare on Saturday cartoons.
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Five a Day: Americans Fall Short On Veggie Servings
A national survey shows only 23 percent of adults eat five or more servings daily. Adults 18-34 average three servings, while seniors 65+ average four. Health officials urge aiming for five as a minimum and up to nine servings if possible.
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Doubts Cast On Benefits Of Birthing Surgical Technique
A Canadian study from Jewish General Hospital and McGill University questions routine episiotomy. It finds that not performing the incision to enlarge the birth canal may reduce birth trauma and aid quicker recovery, challenging 70 to 80 percent of North American births.
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Bridge Calendar and Comics Featured in Life Page
The day’s bridge calendar highlights game dates and club meetings while the comics and crossword offer light puzzles. Cryptoquote provides a word game challenge as Dear Abby and Erma Bombeck columns share humor and advice.
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Memor Samary Call for News Tips
Local readers are invited to share news memor sary ideas by calling 618-2311 for tips or submissions to the newsroom.
Local Names Listed in Augusta and Langley Notices
Ruby Broome Augusta Henry Harris Jr Langley Dora Hensley Hephzibah Lee Kiyfes Augusta Hattie Mahaffey Greenville Coolidge Maness Jr Hopkins John H Ward Langley
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Severe Storms Hit Aiken Across State
Severe storms toppled trees from Aiken to Barnwell causing dangerous road conditions around 4 30 p m. Power outages affected Aiken Barnwell Bamberg Orangeburg Allendale and Hampton counties and the Columbia area with about 1300 customers in Aiken losing power at the storm’s peak. Most outages restored by nightfall with scattered remaining.
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