Valenti Defends TV Not Cause of Real World Violence
Washington hearing features Jack Valenti arguing television is not to blame for real life brutality. He cites religious intolerance bigotry and family disputes as historic roots of murder and crime while executives from Lorimar Paramount and Universal testify before Sen Simon. The 1990 Television Violence Act remains under review as Congress pursues action.
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Washington
Hollywood
Congress
Jack Valenti
Motion Picture Association of America
Republic
TV Industry Congress
Tab Could Top $70,000 For 5 Day Session
The extended Florida Legislature may cost taxpayers over seventy thousand dollars for a five day session unless a government restructuring compromise is reached. Lawmakers would earn eighty three dollars per day for meals lodging and incidentals plus twenty six point five cents per mile mileage. If a special session is needed lawmakers could earn two hundred fifty dollars per day in extra pay. Representatives and senators voice concern over costs and delays while panelists aim to present a plan by Monday.
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House-Senate
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Bean
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Tom Moore
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Moore
House
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House 7
Carroll Campbell
David Wilkins
Drought Pattern Echoes 1980s South Hazards
The Bermuda high may bring dry spring weather to the South, echoing 1980s drought years. Clemson agricul tural meteorologist Dale Linvill notes nearing wilting point, while Gayther Plummer and Dave Smith warn of a hot, dry summer. April and May were dry in Augusta with 1.52 and 1.28 inches of rain, a two-month deficit of 4.28 inches. Forecasts rely on historical patterns versus NWS models. Climatologists also explore celestial influences on Earth weather.
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Gulf of Mexico
Gayther Plummer
Dave Smith
Southeastern Climatology Center
Columbia
S.C
Smith
Augusta
News tip line prompts readers to call BARU
A reader is invited to share news ideas by calling BARU, indicating a tip line or contact point for submissions. No further details are provided about hours or how to reach BARU.
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Baru
Graniteville and Aiken Names in Stringfield notices
Helen Broach Nellie Burckhalter T Widener New Ellenton Matison Woodward Ridge Spring appear in a community notice with names and locations referenced. See Page 3A for full details.
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Helen Broach
Graniteville
Nellie Burckhalter
North Augusta
Stringfield
Aiken
T. Widener
New Ellenton
Matison Woodward
Ridge Spring
S C Lagging On Reforms In Education
The Associated Press reports South Carolina faces difficulty meeting 2000 education goals. A state Business Education Subcommittee says student performance is slipping and funding trails Southeastern peers. Without expanded access to early care and new teaching methods, goals for first grade readiness and 86 percent high school graduation seem unlikely.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Bill Youngbrood
Charleston
Carroll Campbell
Tucker Eskew
Prayer Still S.C. Issue
ACLU says U S Supreme Court rulings on graduation prayer and school building use of religious groups do not settle the South Carolina issue. The Walhalla Middle School matter in Oconee County highlights tensions over post hours use and student led prayers at ceremonies.
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Columbia
American Civil Liberties Union
U.S. Supreme Court
South Carolina
New York
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Walhalla Middle School
Oconee County
Forgery Suspect Captured Near Aiken Bank and Grocery
A forgery suspect was spotted at Nations Bank North Aiken on York Street by bank staff who notified police. Eyewitnesses say he fled to Winn Dixie across the street and was apprehended in the store's rear area after officers arrived.
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Aiken Department of Public Safety
Alan George
Nations Bank
North Aiken
York Street
George
Winn Dixie
Russian Activists To Tour U S Nuclear Sites Next Week
A 12 member group of Russian citizen activists from three nuclear weapons sites plans a U S tour including Savannah River Site to learn how to publicize their stance against weapons production. They cited Russian accidents and environmental harm, contrasting with U S safety.
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Washington
U.S
Savannah River
Lydia Popova
Socio-Ecological Union
Mos
Wackenhut Wins Five Year Savannah River Site Contract
Wackenhut Services Inc renewed as security contractor for the Savannah River Site with a new five year deal from Oct 1 1998 to Sept 30 2003 valued at about 320 million total. DOE said the Coral Gables Florida based firm was chosen June 3 1999 after bidding. Negotiations on the cost plus award fee contract to begin immediately. DOE awarded a six month profit margin of 1 325 250 for Oct 1 1992 to March 31 1993.
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Savannah River
Department of Energy
Coral Gables
SRS
DOE
WSI
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