Lawmakers Battle Over South Carolina Budget Bill
South Carolina lawmakers continue haggling over the fiscal 1972-73 budget. The House refused to accept a conference panel’s $648 million compromise, sending it back to committee as Senate action looms. Critics warn the plan uses windfall funds and would require tax increases next year.
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South Carolina
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Ley
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Brantley Harvey
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Harvey
James Moss
Right Of 18 to 21 Group To Buy Liquor Opposed
Senate debate centers on excluding liquor purchase rights from a proposed 18 to 21 full rights amendment. Sen Gasque opposes extending liquor rights. Sen Gressette warns of further exemptions. Also, a one cent gas tax hike advances with a $400 monthly oil rebate and highway funding provisions.
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Ralph Gasque
Marion County Democrat
Gasque
L. Marion Gressette
Calhoun
Gressette
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Aiken Standard Provenance and Publication Details
The Aiken Standard established 1867 is published each afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29801. It notes post office box 456 and billing rates for carrier and mail subscriptions, with Associated Press dispatches and republication rights as stated.
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Guardsmen Soon Eligible for State Pensions in SC
South Carolina guardsmen with 20 years service will gain a state pension of 50 dollars a month at age 65, plus 5 dollars more monthly per extra year up to 100 dollars. Governor Jolietts signed the House bill after Senate approval amid election-year considerations. Senator Rembert Dennis noted concerns about precedent but acknowledged political dynamics for guardsmen votes.
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