Americans score poorly on geography literacy in Gallup test
A Gallup geography test shows three of four Americans cannot locate the Persian Gulf and most cannot name major world powers. The United States ranks sixth among nine countries, with young Americans last. A separate Gallup poll finds Americans aware of environmental issues like ozone and acid rain.
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Browntown Sees Lizard Man Reimagined as Skunk Ape
In Browntown a national Bigfoot researcher calls Lee County’s Lizard Man a skunk ape, aligning with sightings since 1958. Teen Chris Davis says he was chased by a tall, wet green figure near Scape Ore Swamp, as local law enforcement reported large tracks near the swamp, keeping the legend alive.
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Erik Beckford
Chris Davis
Bishopville
Liston Truesdale
Weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow
A two percent chance of thunderstorms is forecast tonight with a low near 70. Tomorrow skies will be partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms and a mid range high expected. Details on Page 6A.
Deaths listed for nine South Carolina towns
Obituary notice lists death acknowledgments for Donald E. Bagwell Batesburg Henry Dunbar New Ellenton Weston R Harper North Augusta Ruth J Herrington North Augusta Cora M Jenison Langley Henrietta McCain Brooklyn NY Thomas Pinkney Jr New Ellenton Lonnie Thompson Aiken.
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Henry Dunbar
New Ellenton
Weston R. Harper
North Augusta
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Cora M. Jenison
Langley
Henrietta McCain
Brooklyn
N.Y
Thomas Pinkney Jr
Lonnie Thompson
Aiken
Radio rumors swirl over Savannah River Plant site pick
Republican candidate Jordan hints at an SRP site decision while Democratic incumbent Derrick denies inside knowledge. Jordan cites rumors of an announcement by Friday or Monday and says President Reagan may back his bid. DOE final say rests with Energy Secretary Herrington as Congress debates reactor tech.
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Energy
John S. Herrington
Idaho
Washington
South Carolina
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DOE
Iran Iraq Peace Talks Begin Amid Chemical Weapon Accusations
UNITED NATIONS reports peace talks opened as Iran's Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Velayati accused Iraq of trying to sabotage discussions with large scale chemical weapons attacks. He and Tariq Aziz planned separate talks with Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar on Security Council Resolution 598 demanding cease-fire, border withdrawal, prisoner exchanges, peace talks, and an inquiry.
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Iraq
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Ali Akbar Velayati
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Aziz
Perez de Cuellar
New York
Rains Bring Some Relief To S C Drought Areas
In South Carolina the Upstate shows improvement as recent rains green pastures and aid hay cutting. Aiken County remains closer to normal rainfall, while drought alerts for Oconee, Pickens and Anderson may be lifted pending further review this week.
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Ginny Southworth
Carroll Campbell
Joe Wyatt
Windsor Plantation
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Columbia
Upstate
Dale Linvill
Clemson University
Aiken
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Oconee
Pickens
Anderson
John Purvis
Purvis
Economic Expansion Continues in Second Quarter
Washington reports the U.S. economy grew at a 3.1 percent annual rate from April to June while inflation rose at its fastest pace in nearly six years. Commerce Department data show gross national product up modestly from the first quarter's 3.4 percent, signaling continued expansion.
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U S Rejects Hostage Deal From Iran Moves
Iran's Hashemi Rafsanjani urged releasing Iranian assets in exchange for freeing Americans held in Beirut. The White House dismissed talks, saying no deals and urging hostage release as the clearest signal. Nine Americans are believed captive by pro Iranian militants.
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Marlin Fitewater
Iranian rebels claim 60 mile advance into Iran
On Tuesday, rebels based in Iraq reported their forces pushed more than 60 miles into Iran. Tehran claimed its soldiers killed more than 1,000 counterrevolutionary elements. Both sides accuse the other of using chemical weapons in the ongoing confrontation.
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School Board OKs Hiring Consultants For Task Force
The Aiken County Board of Education approved bidding from consultants for Task Force 2000 guiding a 35 member community panel. The plan, tabled July 12, aims to study district growth, housing, curriculum, and administration through 2000, as enrollment climbs 300 to 400 annually.
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