SCEA Sees Right At Work In South Carolina
Elaine Marks of the South Carolina Education Association writes against a proposed constitutional amendment endorsed by the New Right. The measure would cap state spending to the three year average growth of personal income and has over 100 sponsors in the state legislature.
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Tornado Causes Damage in Hampton County
Authorities say no damage estimate yet after a weekend tornado in Hampton County. An elderly woman, Gladys Crapse, suffered multiple fractures when her mobile home was lifted and dropped on a nearby car. She is stable at Allendale General Hospital with a broken collar bone and rib. Five others treated for minor bruises and released.
Clemson Allows Rock Concerts With Drug and Alcohol Checks
Clemson University officials lift the ban on rock concerts at Littlejohn Coliseum with a condition that attendees undergo searches for drugs or alcohol. University union director Bill Mandicott notes the rule aims to curb abuse after vandalism and disorder prompted the November suspension.
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Military Computers Out Dated in U S Defense
A study for President Carter finds thousands of obsolete military computers, especially in the Air Force, leaving the armed services vulnerable to attack or sabotage. The systems run near capacity and likely cannot handle wartime load increases, risking pay, logistics, and operations.
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Iranians in Monroe hunger strike over arrests
Forty seven jailed Iranians in Monroe on day four of a hunger strike say they were arrested in retaliation for the seizure of 50 Americans in Iran. Their lawyer says the arrests were political and racial, targeting Iranians at campus, parking lot, or in cars after a speech by a former Iranian diplomat at Northeast Louisiana University.
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Shamir Named Israel Foreign Minister Amid Settlement Backing
Yitzhak Shamir, a veteran of the underground and former intelligence chief, becomes foreign minister as Prime Minister Begin’s cabinet approves his appointment. He opposes Camp David and the Egypt peace treaty and favors Jewish settlements in the occupied territories. Begin has acted as foreign minister since Moshe Dayan resigned.
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Lebanese airliner hijacked to press Imam Musa Sadr case
A Lebanese youth armed with a toy pistol hijacked a Middle East Airlines Boeing 707 to draw attention to the fate of Imam Musa Sadr. He surrendered after landing in Beirut. all 66 aboard were unharmed. The hijacker is identified as a Shiite Muslim.
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Tito Condition Still Grave
Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito’s condition, previously deteriorating, is reportedly stabilized. Doctors say there are no signs of further deterioration and that essential intensive treatment continues.
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Reagan wins in Aiken County in South Carolina primary
Ronald Reagan captured over half the votes in Aiken County with 3,508 of 6,406 ballots. John Connally trailed with 2,122, George Bush 738, and other candidates far behind. Local GOP officials called turnout exceptionally good and noted Connally’s exit may affect remaining contests.
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Reagan Looks To Sweep Deep South With Strong Primary Showing
AP analysis notes Reagan dominates the South in the GOP race with a 54 percent win in South Carolina. Bush underperforms, Connally exits after 30 percent. Ford may join efforts to halt Reagan as Alabama and Georgia favor the front runner. Florida contrasts 1976 results.
Edwards Backs Reagan After Connally Exit
Former Gov Jim Edwards declares support for Ronald Reagan as John Connally ends his bid for the Republican nomination. Sen Strom Thurmond would not disclose his choice. Reagan carried South Carolina with 54 percent of the vote while Connally had 30 percent and Bush 15 percent. Edwards called Reagan a good man and predicted Reagan would win the nomination and the November election.
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