U.S.-Russian Summit Brings Breakthrough In Ties
President Bush and Boris Yeltsin closed a rift with a historic arms accord and Yeltsin's Congress address calling for Western aid. Rep. Hamilton hailed momentum shift, while leaders praised the decision to grant most favored nation status to Russia as the summit reshapes policy and prospects for aid.
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Boris Yeltsin
Rep
Lee Hami
House
Hamilton
Yeltsin
Russia
Congress
State cars in use probe targets official fleet abuse
Lawmakers push to study state issued cars given to agency officials as the Legislative Audit Council investigates fleet usage. Former Sen. Jim Waddell received a 1982 Ford Crown Victoria after a Tax Commission appointment and others like C. G. Waldrop and John Richards use cars for commuting, while most drive home at taxpayer expense. Over 800 state employees use state vehicles, with 3–4 year rotations common.
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Glenn F. McConnell
South Carolina
Jim Waddell
State Tax Commission
Wacdell
Columbia
Waddell
C.G. Waldrop
Tea Point
Yate
John Richards
Insurance Department
Camden
Call In Tips For News Tips At 648 2311
Readers are invited to share tips by phone at the number 648 2311. The notice urges tips on local events or news ideas for coverage. The call line appears to be open for community input and story suggestions.
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Bous
Notable Names Listed For Page 4B Details
The item lists several individuals including Jeffery Andrews of Springfield Gardens New York Johnnie Birchmore of Pelion Mattie S Butler of Edgefield Joseph Carroll of Charleston Shirley Dukes of North Augusta Alice Hiers of Barnwell Rachel L Thompkins of Augusta and Lounette Tune of Williston with a note to see Page 4B for details.
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Jeffery Andrews
Springfield Gardens
N.Y
Johnnie Birchmore
Pelion
Mattie S. Butler
Edgefield
Joseph Carroll
Charleston
Shirley Dukes
North Augusta
Alice ©. Hiers
Barnwell
Rachel L. Thompkins
Augusta
Lounette Tune
Williston
Secondhand Smoke Risk To Children EPA Draft Warns Of Dangers
An EPA draft report presented to the science advisory panel links secondhand tobacco smoke to thousands of child health issues each year. It notes possible connections to SIDS and asthma, with children in homes smoking ten or more cigarettes daily at higher risk. The study cites numerous scientific sources and awaits final review.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Nuclear Pioneer Ends Fruitful Career With SRS Retirement
Dr. Donald A. Orth retired March 31 after a long career tied to nuclear weapons development. A former Du Pont chemist from 1951 to 1989, he helped pioneer reprocessing and plutonium recovery at the Savannah River Site canyon facilities. He aided design and operation of separations, noting their essential role and the safety record with 40 years of operation. He questions closing the facilities and foresees future practical uses in the weapons complex.
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Ken
Donald A. Orth
E.J. du Pont Company
Dr. Orth
Savannah River
Orth
SRS Projects Fully Funded In 1993 Spending Bill
The U S House approved a spending bill ensuring funding for multiple SRS programs led by Rep. Butler Derrick. Key allocations include 12.5 million to upgrade F and H Canyon exhaust systems and 12 million for South Carolina land preserve, with other SRS totals across reactors waste handling and protection facilities.
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SRS
U.S
Savannah River
Butler Derrick
D-Edgefield
Derrick
Ip Tick
South Carolina
Indictment Links Reagan to Iran Contra Plan
Special Iran-Contra prosecutors say President Reagan knew of the swap for hostages from the start and were warned it was illegal. The indictment against Caspar Weinberger cites his notes as showing Reagan's role. Weinberger faces five felonies for lying and hiding notes found at the Library of Congress.
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Reagan
Caspar Weinberger
Weinberger
Lawrence Walsh
Library of Congress
Reagan Administration
Washington Post
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