Jenrette seeks public service in Pee Dee after prison
Former U S Representative John Jenrette, 50, says he will spend his life in the Pee Dee region and has opened an advertising and consulting firm in Florence. He wraps up an 18 month prison term for the 1980 Abscam corruption case and reflects on his past in a first speech since 6 years.
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Darlington
U.S
John Jenrette
Pee Dee
Florence
Jenrette
FBI
Abscam
Atlanta
Darlington Kiwanis Club
Washington
Weather Outlook Sees 100 Degree Saturday Heat
More sunny hot weather expected this weekend with a forecast high near 100 on Saturday. Tonight looks fair with a low in the mid 70s.
Notable Local Deaths Reported Across Several Communities
Obituary notices list includes Gary L. Dominick Prosperity Jerry W Forest Langley James E Harn Belvedere Ethel C Knight Augusta Charlie T McCain Jamaica NY Eddie Sanders Jr Blackville Hattie W Smith Aiken Thomas K Suggs North Augusta Louise W Williamson Philadelphia Details found on Page 12A with full memorial information.
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Gary L. Dominick
Prosperity
Jerry W. Forest
Langley
James E. Harn
Belvedere
Ethel C. Knight
Augusta
Charlie T. McCain
Jamaica
N.Y
Eddie Sanders Jr
Blackville
Hattie W. Smith
Aiken
Thomas K. Suggs
North Augusta
Louise W. Williamson
Philadelphia
Aiken County Faces Record Heat Strain and Drought
Heat waves push power use to high levels as utilities record demand and drought worsens crop conditions. Residents stock up on air conditioners fans and sprinklers while pools and ice cream sales surge. Local grocers report mixed increases as shoppers adapt to scorching days and late evening trips.
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Aiken
Lowe
Larry Randolph
Palmetto Pool Co
Chris Kidd
Eustis Park Pool
Glenn Parker
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Becky McSwain
Aiken County
Tom Earle
Food Lion
Kalmia Plaza
Joe Arcuri
Arcuri
Winn Dixie
Joe Boozer
Boozer
Kroger
Tom Jones
Jones
Wholesale Prices Level In June
Wholesale prices stayed flat in June after a May rise ending five months of declines. The annual rate fell 6.5 percent, the largest half year drop since 1947, with gasoline up 2.9 percent and food flat. The Fed cut the discount rate to 6.0 percent, citing weak inflation and ample economic slack.
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Washington
Labor Department
Federal Reserve Board
Fed
U.S
Allen Sinai
Shearson Lehman Bros
New York City
Posner Testifies In Own Defense In Tax Case
Victor Posner testified in Miami that he believed his 1975 to 1979 tax returns and land donation valuations to Miami Christian College were accurate. He defended the land appraisals against prosecutors who say the land was overvalued to reduce taxes. jurors heard about a 22 acre gift and the involvement of appraiser William Scharrer.
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Miami
Victor Posner
Posner
U.S
Eugene P. Spellman
Spellman
K. Chris Todd
Miami Beach
Miami Christian College
Edward Bennett Williams
William Scharrer
Scharrer
Oscar E. Dooly Associates
Coke Users Shun Risks
Federal and private drug abuse experts said cocaine can kill by overstimulating the circulatory and nervous systems. Following the deaths of two nationally known athletes, experts warned that addicts pursue the intense high with a sense of immortality that blunts risk awareness and hinders quitting.
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Washington
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New York
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