Hollings weighs 1988 presidential bid amid Southern primaries
U.S. Senator Ernest Hollings 65, considering another campaign after a 1984 exit. Spokesman Mike Fernandez told The Atlanta Constitution Hollings has been examining the 1988 field since Dale Bumpers’ withdrawal, noting Southern primaries on Super Tuesday could tempt a comeback.
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Atlanta
U.S
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Hollings
New Hampshire
Mike Fernandez
Atlanta Constitution
Dale Bumpers
Arkansas
Fernandez
South
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Republicans Agree On Issues In Robertson Meeting
In Columbia AP Republicans report a meeting with Pat Robertson campaign reps may heal rifts with Robertson backers and other GOP members. Warren Tompkins says threats of lawsuits vanished after a productive session. Senator Joe Wilson notes about 95 percent of issues align amid concerns over religious right influence.
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Columbia
Pat Robertson
Robertson
Warren Tompkins
Carroll Campbell
Joe Wilson
Lexington
John Courson
Richland County
Henry Jordan
Anderson
Jan Johnson
Spartanburg
Ray Moore
Richland
Body of 3 Year Old Girl Found in Columbia
The body of 3 year old Lashonda Randolph was found Wednesday in a vacant lot near Five Points Columbia after she was reported missing from her home two miles away. Authorities said she was beaten and sexually assaulted with fatal head injuries. The coroner estimated she died within hours of the beating and autopsy confirmed the injuries.
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Columbia
Valley Park
Five Points
Lashonda Randolph
John Spade
Columbia Police Department
Spade
Lashonda
Richland County
Frank Barron III
Richland Memorial Hospital
Barron
Witness identifies Bell in 1985 Helmick kidnapping
An eyewitness testifies that Larry Gene Bell abducted 9-year-old Debra May Helmick from her Richland County mobile home yard in 1985. Ricky Morgan, a former Hel mick neighbor, is the second of 13 to testify as Bell faces charges of kidnapping and murder.
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Pickens
Debra May Helmick
Larry Gene Bell
Richland County
Ricky Morgan
Helmick
Bell
Gilbert
Shaun Smith
Administration Sees Crisis In Increases
The Reagan administration compares the liability insurance crisis to the 1970s gas and oil shocks noting shortages have shifted to higher prices. Attorney General Meese cites two thirds of states updating liability laws as juries boost damage awards and insurers pull back. Day care, trucking, and restaurants see easier access, but medical malpractice and pollution cover remain tight. Colorado set a non economic damage cap at 250000.
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Washington
Reagan
Edwin Meese III
Richard Willard
Justice Department
Colorado
Court Ruling Expands Job Opportunities For Women
The Supreme Court upholds hiring a less qualified woman over a man as a remedy to sex discrimination. Legal experts say it expands opportunities for women and shields employers from discrimination suits, while the Justice Department calls it a defeat for a restraint on race or sex based hiring. Marsha Levick of NOW lauds the ruling as a push for voluntary affirmative action.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Marsha Levick
National Organization For Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund
Talks On Mid Range Missiles Nearing Aecess
U S and Soviet negotiators prepare to recess talks on removing medium range missiles from Europe. They remain divided over including short range rockets in any accord. The seventh round of arms talks ended March 6 and eight is set to begin April 23.
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Geneva
U.S
Europe
Washington
Lem Masterkov
Maynard Glitman
Christopher Henze
United States
Soviet Union
America
Western
Moscow
Vadim Loginov
Warsaw Pact
Increase in Wages Sought by Democrats in Congress
Washington Democrats push to raise the federal minimum wage from 3.35 to 4.65 by 1990 for about 6.7 million workers, with a 1991 formula to reach half the general wage. Administration denounces plan, warning it could reduce job opportunities for teenagers amid high unemployment.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Congress
Labor
William E. Brock
America
Brock
Donations To USC Rise Despite Publicity
Donations to the University of South Carolina climbed in the first half of the fiscal year despite unfavorable publicity. USC Education Foundation gifts more than doubled from July through December to 3.02 million, while total university donations reached 16.5 million. Board chairman Othniel Wienges notes tax-law changes may influence giving but asserts donors chose USC.
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Columbia
University of South Carolina
Chris Vlahoplus
USC
Vlahoplus
USC Education Foundation
Othniel Wienges
St. Matthews
USC Board of Trustees
Aiken Standard Contact and Subscription Rates Notice
Aiken Standard lists phone numbers for subscriptions and classifieds and shows office hours and address. It provides subscription rates for weekly to annual plans and notes advance payments should be made to Aiken Standard PBM Subscription.
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Aiken
Emergency numbers and public safety contacts in Aiken area
A list of emergency and public safety numbers for Aiken area services includes Aiken Fire 649-2511, Aiken Police 649-4121, EMS 648-6811, North Augusta Fire 279-1616, North Augusta Police 279-2121, Salley Fire 648-6811, Salley Police 652-2222, Wagener Fire 564-5411, Wagener Police 564-5411, and 1-800-922-9709 for long distance sheriff fire or ambulance. Community groups include Abused Persons Coalition 649-0480, Grief Support Group at HCA Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Widowed Persons Assn. 649-7505, and Voluntary Fire Departments. The Aiken Standard contact is PO Box 456, 124 Ruland Drive, Aiken SC 29802.
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Abused Persons Coalition
Aiken
Aiken Police
Emerg
HCA
Jackson Police
New Ellenton
New Holland
S.C. Highway Patrol
Salley
Sheriff's Department
Volun
Wagener
Wagener Police
Aiken Standard
Aiken Communications Inc
Ruland Drive
Aiken SC
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Miss
Diane Joyce
Santa Clara County Transportation Agency
Gilroy
Calif
Scott Spencer
Rutland Drive
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North Augusta
Andorra
Sunny 105 Fm
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the Rayettes
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