Prison Crisis: SC prisons struggle with overcrowding
South Carolina Corrections Commissioner William D. Leeke told a legislative study committee that 5,907 inmates occupy 14 facilities designed for 3,057 to 4,607 beds. He urged permission to continue construction despite a capital spending freeze, warning prison growth could add 1,000 inmates yearly and that funding is needed to meet minimal care standards.
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Columbia
South Carolina Department of Corrections
William D. Leeke
Correctional System Study Committee
Sen
Walter
J. Bristow
D-Richland
Department of Corrections
Leeke
Budget and Control Board
Promise Kept To See Columbia Man Finds Lee Citizenship Oath
Elmer C. Parker of Columbia says the House vote to restore Gen. Robert E. Lee’s citizenship fulfills a pledge. He found an 1865 loyalty oath for Lee in the National Archives, confirming amnesty under Lincoln and Johnson.
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Columbia
Elmer C. Parker
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Military Records Division
The
National Archives
Washington
Congress
Parker
Abraham Lincoln
Johnson
United States
Cotton crop in SC likely to fall 33 percent in 1974
Agricultural official Roger Foster predicts South Carolina will see about one third less cash receipts from the 1974 cotton crop than the 1973 total of 69.7 million dollars. He notes 310,000 acres were harvested in 1973, with 294,000 acres, and 1975 yield may drop to 140,000 acres as prices remain low and demand weak. Dr. Lawrence Harvey cites prices near 45 cents per pound, still short of the 55 cents needed to break even.
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South Carolina
Roger Foster
Foster
Lawrence Harvey
Expert play on a bridge slam by Goren and Sharif
The article analyzes an expert declarer’s slam technique on a four spade contract. It explains a crossruff plan and timing choices, detailing how eight trump tricks, three side-suit aces, and the diamond king secured the slam while a premature club ruff would fail.
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Declarer
North
South
West
East
Parents Seek Help For Son Then Killed
In Atlanta, 20 year old Danny Allison, after a court-ordered psychiatric exam papers were served, killed his parents Jake and Lila Allison with an officer's gun. Danny was arrested nearby, charged with three counts of murder, and described by neighbors as quiet and disturbed.
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Atlanta, Ga
Lila Allison
Cled
Neal Wingo
Allison
Atlanta
Danny Allison
Wingo
Danny
Jake
Sam H. Locklin
Locklin
David McKinzie
Don Adams
Dan
Making Ends Meet Take The Shock Out Of Power Bills
John Dorfman outlines practical ways to cut electricity costs by focusing on air conditioning refrigeration and cooking. He advises setting thermostats no lower than 78 degrees using efficient units cleaning coils defrosting regularly and cooking with energy efficient methods and appliances.
Teaching With Newspapers To Be Workshop Emphasis
A three day Teach n Tote workshop for public school teachers runs August 5 to 7 at the South Carolina Opportunity School in West Columbia. Limited to 300 teachers, the $10 registration covers training on using newspapers to teach reading.
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Columbia
South Carolina
West Columbia
South Carolina Office of Adult Education
OAE
Three Aiken Grads Win Spirit of 76 Scholarships
Charleston reports the Cita del Scholarship Committee selected three Aiken High School graduates for Spirit of 76 Scholarships of 1776 dollars each for first year at the military college. Recipients are John A Eubanks, Mathes M Burke, and Michael L Fox, with details on their high school activities and clubs.
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Charleston
Citadel
Aiken High School
the Military College
John A Eubanks
Barbara Gay Stevens
Hill Ave
Mathes M. Burke
David M. Burke
Hayne Ave
Michael L Fox
Thomas L. Fox
Gamble
Eubanks
Naval
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General Assembly
Goren
Charles H. Goren
Omar Sharif
Chicago Tribune
South West
Queen of
Jackie Elliott
B.C. Moore & Sons
Aiken
Cheraw
Moore
Whiskey Rd. Aiken
Army Reserve
By John Dorfman
Oxford Shop, Ltd
Oxford Shop
Augusta, Ga
Jones St
Daniel Village
Peter DiChiara
Jacksonville
Melissa
Peter
Charlie G Williams
State Department of Education
SC. Office of Adult Education
International Reading Association
National
Adult Public Continuing and Adult Education Association
Barbara Ash
Ley
Office of Adult Education
Rutledge Building
Aiken Grads
Fox
Mu Alpha Theta Society
Cullum’s
Jack Nicklaus
Golden Bear
Kalmia Plaza
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