Mary Eidson Willis longtime SRP secretary dies at Graniteville
Mary Eidson Willis, a longtime secretary to several Savannah River Site plant managers, died March 5 in Graniteville after a two year cancer battle. A Furman University alumna and Du Pont employee, she was active in St James Lutheran Church and known for open doors and warm service. Her pastor called her a fine example of putting God’s love in practice.
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L. L
Ash) Willis
South Carolina
Savannah River
du Pont Co
SRP
Mary Willis
St. James Lutheran Church
Graniteville
Barry Antley
Willis
John T. Granaghan
SRP du Pont
du Pont
Granaghan
Mary
Italian school bans phones after students call parents during class
In Genoa elementary schools pupils bring cell phones to class and call home during lessons, prompting a principal to intervene as teachers confront a growing habit. Reports note high Italian phone usage and a booming market aimed at children, warning of future risks of early addiction.
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Psst
Genoa
Italy
New Orleans
Times-Picayune
Who Will Get McCain's Voters in November
The piece questions assuming McCain voters will follow an endorsed candidate. It notes many independents may abstain or split to Bush or Gore. It cites New Hampshire turnout, independents, and concerns over Bush’s image with religious conservatives and the dynamics of the independent bloc.
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McCain
John S. McCain
Arizona
George W. Bush
Texas
Bush
al Gore
New Hampshire
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Gore
Bob Jones University
South Carolina
Christian Coalition
Bill Clinton
Pat Robertson
John McCain
George Bush
US Latin ties grow as students flock to Spanish studies
A surge in Spanish and Latin American studies across US colleges signals deeper regional ties. Enrollment in Spainish and Latin American programs rises, with destinations like Mexico and Argentina drawing US students, while Latin American students pour into US universities. Adults predict economic and political impact from richer hemispheric linkages.
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U.S
United States
Mexico
Costa Rica
Argentina
France
Americas
Washington
Clinton
Amereas
U.S. Modern Language Association
Florida
California
University of Pittsburgh
Shirley Kriegar
Center For
Europe
Anthony Maingot
Latin American Studies Association
Miami
Congress
White House
South Carolina Litter Enforcement Steps Up
South Carolina Department of Public Safety Director outlines intensified litter patrols using pickup truck surveillance to film crimes in progress. Troopers report a 60 percent rise in littering cases, with arrests for related offenses and penalties up to $1,000, jail time, and enforced cleanup hours.
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South Carolina
United States
David Thomas
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Ralph Mobley
Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
Governor's Office
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