Retailers show May sales gains across major chains
The Associated Press reports May sales rose at Sears 3.5 percent, Kmart 5.1 percent, J C Penney 8.4 percent, Dayton Hudson 9 percent, and Wal Mart 46 percent, signaling a renewal in consumer spending. Also notes a federal judge blocks a 10 day suspension over a high school gesture.
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Associated Press
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Kmart Corp
J.C. Penney Co
Dayton Hudson Corp
Wal-Mart Stores Inc
Portland
Maine
U.S
Gene Carter
Oxford Hills
Jason Klein
Reagan Declares Flood Disaster Area in Pennsylvania
President Reagan designated the Pittsburgh area, including northern suburbs along Pine Creek and Little Pine Creek, as a federal disaster area after flash floods that killed eight people, left one missing, and caused about 23 million dollars in damage from severe thunderstorms and two hours of heavy rain. A separate item notes Christa McAuliffe's space shuttle letter sold for 1500 dollars to a California collector via mail bid.
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Reagan
Etna
Pittsburgh
Pine Creek
Little Pine Creek
Allegheny River
Christa McAuliffe
New York City
Concord
N.H
Herman Darvick
Darvick
Legislature Ends Session in South Carolina
The 106th South Carolina General Assembly closes after approving most measures hours past the 5 p.m. deadline. Budget completion slips, a voter registration by mail remains, and a June 19 session is set to address the final items. Speaker Ramon Schwartz bids farewell, ending a lengthy tenure as Lt. Gov. Mike Daniel also retires from the Senate leadership.
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Columbia
South Carolina General Assembly
House
Senate
Statehouse
Ramon Schwartz
Mike Daniel
Sumter
Schwartz
Theate
Sol Blatt
Bob Sheneen
Sterling Anderson
Spartanburg
Budget Sends $3 Billion Plan To Governor Riley
The General Assembly passed a $3 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year despite House and Senate misgivings. A veto would require a two thirds override. Senators objected to tapping the capital expenditure fund as a revenue shortfall remedy while supporters urged adherence to the compromise. Local school funding and class size provisions sparked debate among lawmakers, including Rep. Toal and Rep. Bradley, with Ways and Means chair Mangum defending the deal.
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Columbia
House
Senate
General Assembly
Glenn McConnell
Charleston
Jean Toal
D-Richland
Toal
Phil Bradley
Greenville
Ways and Means
Tom Mangum
Lancaster
Meek Unaffected By Age Limit Change For Patrol
Col. P L Meek 65 year old commander of the South Carolina Highway Patrol says the new retirement rule 70 to 62 will not affect him though the measure allows officers already 63 to work two more years. House approved Senate amendment. Meek plans to retire in June 1987. his wife Sarah also plans to retire next June.
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Columbia
Col
P.L. Meek
South Carolina Highway Patrol
General Assembly
House
Meek
Senate
The
Highway Patrol
Sarah
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Division Of Marital Property Made Easier For State Judges
Columbia AP report says South Carolina lawmakers passed a bill to standardize divorce property division. The measure creates a single statute from case law, listing 15 factors for judges to weigh when assigning property shares. Gov. Riley must sign. disputes arose over marital misconduct wording including adultery cruelty desertion and substance abuse.
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Columbia
General Assembly
Dick Riley
Tom Huff
D-Aiken
David Wilkins
Greenville
House
Senate
Jean Joal
D-Richland
Bond bill in SC passes with 170 million authorization
South Carolina lawmakers approved a 170 million bond bill to fund state projects. Debate centered on fiscal prudence with Rep. Sheheen warning of a potential budget shortfall and debt, while Rep. Felder defended the action. The Senate added 32 million more for asbestos removal and a Clemson education building named for Strom Thurmond.
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Columbia
South Carolina
General Assembly
John Felder
D-Calhoun
Robert Sheheen
Sheheen
D-Kershaw
House
Jennings McAbee
Senate
Clemson University
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Aiken Standard Contact and Office Details
Contact numbers for subscriptions advertising ideas and displays are listed. Customer service hours are 5:30 to 7 and 8 to 10:30 on Sundays. Office at 124 Rutland Drive Open weekdays 8:30 to 5:30. Mailing address Aiken indard Box 456 Aiken SC 29802.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken Indard
Aiken, S.C
Abused Persons Coalition
North Augusta
Aiken
Aiken Police
Emerg
S.C. Highway Patrol
HCA
Aiken Regional
Salley Fi Medical Centers
Salley Police
Sheriff's Department
Jackson Police
Ance
New Ellenton
Sheriff Long di
New Holland
Volunt Fire Departments
Wagener
North August
Wagener Police
Ne. P
Alken
8.C
Aken
S.C
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FBI
Pelton
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Sea World of
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Dan Rostenkowski
Helen Wing
Cook County
Tax Writing House
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Manhattan
New York
Macy’s
New York Times
the Times
Batus Inc
At&t
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American Telephone & Telegraph Co
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Gland Trader
White Iron
Aiken Community Hospital
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