Radio DJ Proposes Live on Air Then Leaves Station
Indianapolis AP reports disc jockey Steve Stiles proposed to co-host Melody Owen on air this morning. Hours later both were told their show would end at WZPL-FM with management citing a mutual departure, a move they dispute as mutual. Stiles says he acted without management approval.
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Scientists Say Earth Wobbles On Its Axis
New York researchers report the Earth wobbles slightly as it spins due to constant atmospheric air mass shifts. The wobble reaches about two feet near the poles, enabling study of the atmosphere, says scientist T Marshall Eubanks likening it to a clothes washer with an off center load.
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Weather outlook fair tonight with 70s low
Fair skies tonight with a low in the lower 70s. Tomorrow expect partly cloudy conditions and a 20 percent chance of afternoon thunder showers. Highs will reach the upper 90s. Details on Page 5A.
Deaths of Furman H. Devore and Rev. Sympril M. Hightower
Notices report the deaths of Furman H. Devore of Greenwood and Reverend Sympril M. Hightower of Columbia, with details on their passing and brief biographical notes.
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Renewal Of Price-Anderson Act For SRP Contract Renewal
Congressional officials predict renewal of the Price-Anderson nuclear liability act to protect SRP contractor and the planned production reactor. Legislation expired last August and faces compromise talks to avoid conference Committee. Both House and Senate versions would raise liability limits and indemnify DOE contractors at SRP.
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SRP and Greenpeace Clash Over Reactor Safety
SRP officials push two multimillion dollar safety studies they say will show reactors at Savannah River Plant are safe and well maintained. Greenpeace opens Columbia office to press for shutting SRP reactors and opposing a proposed production unit, arguing DOE already holds weapons materials. A five year probabilistic risk assessment is due next fall.
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Dukakis seeks Jackson role as campaign tensions flare
Michael Dukakis wants Jesse Jackson to play an important role in the fall campaign but Jackson resists, warning of a symbolic challenge to Dukakis' running mate choice. Lloyd Bentsen mends fences with Jackson supporters as Dukakis and Bentsen press their alliance before the Congressional Black Caucus. Bush moves to pick a running mate and defend Iran airliner shoot down as Dukakis faces a Boston budget crisis and Jackson tours Atlanta in a frosty mood over Bentsen disclosure.
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Dukakis and Bush Closer in National Polls
New York AP report shows nearly six in ten voters fixed on a candidate with Dukakis leading slightly among decided voters. Strong leaners remain split. CBS/New York Times and Los Angeles Times polls present differing margins but within error ranges.
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Jackson supporters vent at Chicago news conference
After yesterday, many people express indignation and insult at the campaign. Hosea Wilms, an Atlanta councilman and civil rights activist, calls the Jackson treatment racist in tone. Rep. Edolphus Towns says he is extremely disappointed after talks with Dukakis and Jackson. Dukakis says he apologized for missing the first call when he reaches Jackson Tuesday morning.
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D C Student Test Scores Improve But Pace Slower
The 1987-88 Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills show many South Carolina students above the national median in core subjects but slower gains. Education officials cite diminishing returns from the Education Improvement Act, noting younger students show less impact as reforms mature and urging curriculum changes.
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Plant-Closing Notice Bill Clears House in Election Clash
Congress moves toward a showdown with President Reagan over a mandatory 60 day notice for plant closings and large layoffs. The House passed the measure 286 to 136, with 54 of 177 Republicans breaking from the administration, while Senate Republicans also shifted last week. The veto-proof vote signals a major battle between industry and labor in an election year.
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