Aviation drug testing plan targets half million workers
The Transportation Department unveiled a broad proposal for drug testing in commercial aviation safety sensitive jobs. The plan includes random testing for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, and airport security staff, with a final rule possible before year end though courts are still weighing legality.
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Man Escaped From California Prison Caught in Myrtle Beach
FBI agents and Myrtle Beach police arrested Alan Dale Spiegal at his workplace in Myrtle Beach where he had been living under the name Jeff Miller. Spiegal escaped from Soledad Correctional Training Facility on March 27, 197? and had been a television repairman for about 11 months in the city.
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Bill Nettles
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Soledad
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Weather outlook with rain chances and cool temperatures
A forecast shows mostly cloudy skies tonight with a 30 percent chance of light rain and lows in the mid 40s. Saturday brings more clouds and a 50 percent chance of light rain with highs in the low 60s. Page 13 details follow.
Deaths of Roy Aakison Bates Brayboy Cato Cifton Gilchrist
Obituary notices list Roy E. Aakison Paul Bates Clifton Brayboy Julia A. Cato Betty Cifton James Gilchrist Debra M. Gillian Viola Weaver Rebecca A. West across multiple towns including Gloverville Washington Cincinnati Edgefield Ridge Spring Johnston Newark. Details appear on Page 13A.
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Paul Bates
Washington, D.C
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Cincinnati
Julia A. Cato
Edgefield
Betty Cifton
James Gilchrist
Plum Branch
Debra M. Gillian
Ridge Spring
Aic. Graessle
Langley
Viola S. Weaver
Newark
N.J
Rebecca A. West
Johnston
GOPs Stump Before Saturday Vote
In South Carolina key GOP presidential primary campaigns intensify with Bush Kemp Dole campaigning across the state and Robertson out of state but returning for results. A Washington Post poll shows Bush at 49 percent, Dole 26, Robertson 14, Kemp 7 among likely voters.
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County Republicans To Register Vote In Open SC Primary
The Aiken County GOP joins South Carolina voters tomorrow to register for the open GOP presidential primary. Polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at precincts and the Aiken County Council Building at 736 Richland Ave. W. Voting is open to all registered county voters. Ballots list Kemp, Dole, Robertson, Bush, Stassen, du Pont and Haig. Bush campaigned in North Augusta today and polling shows Bush leading Dole and Robertson locally.
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South Carolina
Aiken
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Robert Dole
Pat Robertson
George Bush
Harold Stassen
Pete du Pont
Alexander Haig
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North Augusta
Textile plant closure prompts state actions and jobs plan
The Clearwater Finishing Plant near Aiken will close citing losses and foreign competition. Senate Republicans win unanimous consent on a resolution urging Congress to protect textile jobs. a separate bid to question presidential candidates about textile safeguards was blocked. In D C Rep Butler Derrick seeks import limits. Local officials plan retraining and placement programs for 458 workers, urging Aiken Technical College to offer training via a reactivated committee.
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Economic Development Board
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Jobless Rate Falls to 1979 Low on Strong February Hiring
Washington AP reports the U S economy added about 0.5 million jobs in February, lowering the civilian unemployment rate to 5.7 percent, the lowest since summer 1979. Household data show 280,000 more employed and 108,000 fewer unemployed, while payrolls rose 531,000 with service sectors leading gains.
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Contras Rejection Deepens Rift Before Talks With Sandinistas
In Miami AP report the House vote against a 30 million aid package for the Nicaraguan Contras puts rebels on the defensive as they move toward face to face peace talks with the Sandinista government. Contra spokeswoman Marta Sacasa warns U S support shrinking while Ortega offers talks in Nicaragua with a witness guarantor.
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