Students occupy Howard administration building over Atwater
Washington AP report says students demanded Lee Atwater be removed from Howard University board and occupied the administration building as snow and freezing rain halted classes. Atwater resigned hours after protests began, but students kept demands for improved security housing more black board representation and better campus services.
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Washington
Lee Atwater
Howard University
Board of Trustees
Atwater
Howard University Board of Trustees
Auto Insurance Bill Heading To House
A reform act to lower auto insurance rates up to 22 percent for most drivers cleared a House committee in Columbia. Supporters expect debate to begin after the state budget bill passes, pending Rules Committee action to place the bill on the front agenda.
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Columbia
House
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
LCI
Robert Brown
Dmarion
House Rules Committee
Weather outlook Brings Cloudy Skies Tonight Then Warmer Thursday
Mostly cloudy skies are forecast tonight with a low in the mid 30s. Partly cloudy skies are forecast Thursday with a high in the mid 50s. Please see details on Page 144.
Deaths list names with cities across Florida and South Carolina
Death notices list John J. Beasley of Tampa Sylvia A. Fox of New Ellenton Carrie G. Harsey of Leesville Anthony Hazel of Aiken Louise W. Shugart of Aiken Geneva S. Smith of North Augusta Carlton E. Thomas of Wagener Please see details on Page 14A.
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John J. Beasley
Tampa
Fla
Sylvia A. Fox
New Ellenton
Carrie G. Harsey
Leesville
Anthony Hazel
Aiken
Louise W. Shugart
Geneva S. Smith
North Augusta
Carlton E. Thomas
Wagener
Storm to Bring Snow and Sleet Across South Carolina
Forecasters warned a developing system off the Georgia coast would move north along the South Carolina shoreline bringing snow sleet and rain. Accumulations of one to three inches were possible on the north coast and north midlands with lighter amounts elsewhere.
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North Coast
North Midlands
South Carolina
National Weather Service
Georgia
Weather Service
Sedmont
South Midlands
South Coast
Aiken
Upstate
Dentim Robbins
Greenville Spartanburg
Ipstate
North Coastal
North Midland
Robbins
Great Lakes
Aikens Environmental Problems Have Arrived
Aiken County leaders and prominent locals warn of rapid growth and environmental threats as schools, traffic, and development strain the county. Citizens form a survey team, with Arthur Young to craft a Strategic Plan guiding future growth amid plant changes and reactor concerns.
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Joseph R. Brooks
Aiken County
Ronald B. Bolton
Aiken
Margaret J. Weston
John W. Cunningham
Arthur Young Company
Obvius
Smith Defeats Gunter In Rematch For District 84 Seat
Rep J Roland Smith won the District 84 South Carolina House seat in a rematch with Republican Ralph E Gunter by 1800 to 1404 after the state election overturn. One write in vote noted. Gunter conceded and considered possible challenges while Smith said his 16 years of service justified victory.
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Rep
J. Roland Smith
S.C
House of Representatives
Ihe
Ralph E. Gunter
Smith
Gunter
S.C. Election Commission
Public backs higher taxes on alcohol tobacco survey says
A Gallup survey for Times Mirror found 85 percent favor raising alcohol taxes to cut the deficit and 76 percent back higher tobacco taxes. Eighty-two percent support higher incomes over 80 000 dollars while 59 percent back a 33 percent bracket above 150 000. Reactions to broad tax increases split.
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Washington
Gallup
Times Mirror Co
Thurmond Gearing Up For 90 Race
Washington Sen Strom Thurmond 86 announces unofficial bid for the 1990 Senate race with a $1000 forward fund raiser signaling intent to run for another term. He would be 94 if re-elected and, if Republicans win the Senate, would become president pro tem. Thurmond says he remains physically fit and active, with aides noting his daily routine.
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Washington
Sen
Strom ‘Thurmond
Senate
Sen. Thurmond
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Carrol Warner
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