Reagan wins sweeping tax cut in historic congressional vote
Congress approves a three year tax cut hailed by President Reagan as the path to prosperity. The House backs the plan 238 to 195 with 48 Democrats defecting, while only one Republican opposing. Senate endorsement 89 to 11 paves the way for conference talks and eventual enactment. The package trims taxes by more than 753 billion over five years and includes a permanent 25 percent rate cut.
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Royal impostors spotted at Aiken wedding reception
An Augusta couple entertained guests in Aiken posing as the royal couple at a wedding reception hosted in part by Harry and Margaret Shealy. The scene included a five tier cake cut with a sabre and references to Red Cross first aid training.
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Augusta
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Margaret Shealy
Red Cross
Laverne Cornelison
Britain Hails Royal Wedding Honeymoon Return
Prince Charles and Diana began two days of secluded privacy at Broadlands in Hampshire after a grand London ceremony. Crowds of 30,000 greeted the couple at Romsey station as London’s procession drew about a million spectators. The royal yacht Britannia awaits a two week Mediterranean cruise.
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Sir David McNee
Ultimatum to CCI Prisoners Over Work Stoppage
In Columbia AP reports the Central Correctional Institution warned 750 inmates who staged a two day work stoppage that a lockdown could be imposed today. Eight part measures were announced by S C Department of Corrections Commissioner William D Leeke with four already in place.
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South Carolina
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Schools Shaping Up For August Opening
The district expects two new high schools South Airica and Silver Bluff to open with 46 other schools by late August. McDonough Construction in Atlanta builds both facilities and delays blamed on weather material deliveries.
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Bob) Paskel
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