Senate approves 2.8 billion South Carolina budget bill
South Carolina Senate passes a 2.8 billion fiscal 1986 appropriations bill after a 14 hour marathon including a rare Sunday session. The measure redirects 18 million to highways, restores tax indexation, funds a 2.9 million twin engine helicopter, and uses non recurring funds for recurring items. The House may reject changes, prompting a joint committee to resolve differences.
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James Waddell
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Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Waddell
General Assembly
Budget bill highlights From South Carolina Senate
The $2.8 billion fiscal 1986 appropriations bill includes raises for most state employees and substantial increases for solicitors, a $72 million indigent care program, a one time income tax amnesty, about 2,700 new state positions, repeal of the 1984 food tax rebate, $12 million for a prison overcrowding settlement, and new dues checkoff rules. Additional changes cover motor vehicle fee hikes, tax indexation, and a proposed twin engine helicopter for state agencies, with negotiations shaping final compromises before adjournment.
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Dick Riley
Mike Daniel
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Sniper On I-95 Evades Large Manhunt In Jacksonville
Police search for a sniper who fired on at least nine cars on I-95 near Jacksonville International Airport injuring six. About 140 officers and volunteers chased leads as two men were detained but cleared. victims included a 3 year old and a woman shot through the nose.
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J.C. Green
Kidnapped American Jacobsen Photo Released by Islamic Jihad
Islamic Jihad released a color photo of kidnapped American David Jacobsen in Beirut and denied earlier claims it killed a Briton and attacked Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. A typewritten Arabic message accompanied the image and was sent to a Western news agency.
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Shultz Says Hussein Willing to Direct Talks With Israel
Secretary of State George P. Shultz told Israel that Jordan's King Hussein is ready to commit to direct talks with Israel, Haaretz reports. The Hebrew translation notes Hussein's stance and PLO backing signal a major shift in the political environment.
Israel Weighs Lebanon Withdrawal Amid Beirut Turmoil
Israel plans to finish its withdrawal from Lebanon this week as Syrian troops in the east marshal for action to quell Beirut fighting. In eastern Lebanon a car bombing killed the Christian commander of the main air force base and wounded his son.
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Tax Plan Hearings Open As Reagan Proposals Scrutinized
Washington AP House Ways and Means Committee begins three month hearings on President Reagan's tax plan. Chairman Dan Rostenkowski notes no bill drafting until after Labor Day as lobbyists fill the committee doors.
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Plea Bargains Shorter Prison Terms in 1983 Study
A Justice Department study found that defendants who pleaded guilty to serious crimes in 1983 generally received shorter sentences than those convicted after trial. Guilty pleas for offenses like rape, robbery, assault, burglary, and drug trafficking averaged six years, versus 10.7 years for trial verdicts.
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Greece Socialists Win Big in Election Victory
In Athens crowds celebrate Premier Andreas Papandreou's Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement after a decisive win over New Democracy. With 45.82 percent of votes and an 161 seat majority, a 20 member transition cabinet will govern until Parliament convenes. Papandreou vows to distance Greece from NATO and U.S. bases.
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Christos Sartzetakis
Kastri
Andreas Papandreous
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CBS Moves to Block Ted Turner Takeover Bid
CBS and its radio and TV affiliates plan to file petitions with the FCC to deny Turner Broadcasting’s bid to acquire CBS. The effort targets the transfer of CBS broadcast licenses to Turner and signals possible affiliate exits if the deal proceeds. FCC comments period runs through Monday.
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Aiken Standard Subscriber and Advertising Contacts
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions 648-2311 and classified advertising 649-1555, plus a news idea line at 648-2311. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday.
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