USC Professor Named Ambassador to South Korea
USC professor Richard L. Walker, an acknowledged Far East expert, is named by President Reagan as ambassador to South Korea. Senate approval required. Walker supports Reagan and was advised in the 1980 campaign. He called with the news and noted Kennedy’s precedent in appointing Edwin Reischauer to Japan.
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Japan
Dongha Cho
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Institute of International Studies
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James F. Byrnes
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Strom Thurmond
Miles to Go Before Meegan Sleeps in Charleston Visit
George Meegan, trekking from Argentina to Alaska, is down to 97 dollars and receives 20 dollars from Allie Smith, mother of Rosalyn Carter. He stayed with Dr. H B Gregorie Jr in Charleston for a few days and hopes to reach the United States on charity. He is 11,930 miles from Argentina and estimates 6,500 more to Alaska over about two years. He calls his journey a love story and a celebration of freedom.
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Nunnery Pushes Early Pay Hikes and Tax Closures
Rep Ernest Nunnery argues against delaying state employee raises and proposes a 7 percent July 1 increase funded by a 4 percent tax on private vehicle sales. He also backs ending exemptions for newsprint radio TV gear and electricity for stations to raise funds, while noting broader budget pressures.
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Ernest Nunnery
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Nunnery
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Grey Fox Senator Outwits Press As Senate Ends Early
State Senator L. Marion Gressette known as the Grey Fox due to hair color and tactics, ends the session early, noting reporters claim lawmakers spend little time in chambers. He tells reporters the quick adjournment shows they are in good shape.
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Greenville police test drives electric patrol car
Greenville police officer H D Padget pilots an experimental electric car used by the department. The car hums rather than roars as it is charged from a 220 volt supply to sustain its 206 volt battery system.
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