Elders vote on Swaggart discipline by today
In Springfield AP report the Assemblies of God General Presbytery, about 250 leaders, debated six hours on disciplining Jimmy Swaggart after his admitted affair. They were to vote today on credential consequences, not guilt or innocence, as the denomination weighs the televangelist's punishment. Swaggart stepped down from his Baton Rouge pulpit amid the scandal.
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Springfield
Assemblies of God
Jimmy Swaggart
Pentecostal Church
General Presbytery
Julien Turnage
Resignations Shake Justice Dept Top Ranks
Deputy Attorney General Arnold Burns and Assistant Attorney General William Weld, both appointed Oct. 17 1986, abruptly resign today amid ongoing issues facing Attorney General Edwin Meese III. Their exits, with Associate Attorney General Trott’s move to the bench, create a major leadership vacuum at the department.
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Washington
Justice Department
Edwin Meese III
Arnold Burns
William Weld
Reagan
Stephen Trott
Weather outlook showers with partly cloudy skies tonight
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with a slight chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s and highs near 70, with details on Page 8A.
Index Up and Recession Unlikely in Early 1988
The Commerce Department index of leading indicators rose 0.9 percent in February, the biggest gain since June, suggesting the economy slowed early in 1988 but will avoid a recession. Led by building permits, five of nine indicators advanced, with declines in unemployment claims and rising stock prices contributing to the positive move.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Michael Evans
Evans
Jackson Racks Up Delegates at South Carolina Democratic Convention
Jesse Jackson captured the majority of delegates at the Aiken County Democratic convention with 28 half delegates, while Albert Gore supporters earned eight, Dukakis two, and uncommitted two. More than 400 attended at USC Aiken as the party elected officers and divided delegates for the April state convention. Bell declared 1988 the year of the Democrats in South Carolina and the nation. John Kelly was named first alternate to the State Executive Committee, Elise Curtis was approved as a nominee, and Richard Johnson was elected first vice chairman. Pam Stone became party secretary, Art Jones was re elected treasurer, with further nominations noted for Elise Curtis and others.
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Jesse Jackson
Aiken County
Albert Gore
Michael Dukakis
Usc Aiken
Bell
Tion
Carolina Coliseum
Columbia
John Kelly
Williamson
Kelly
Frances ‘Smith
Elise Curtis
Bill Weeks
Richard Johnson
Pam Stone
Art Jones
Troops Break Up March in Panama City Hotel Raid
In Panama City troops using shotguns tear gas and water cannon dispersed thousands of anti Noriega protesters then stormed a hotel to seize opposition activists and journalists. Dozens were arrested and several injured as a general strike shut the city center.
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Panama City
Panama
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Drought concerns rise as South Carolina nears dry spell
State climatologist John Purvis warns SC may enter drought later this summer if dry weather persists. Rain deficits from Walhalla to Charleston range 2.8 to 7 inches, part of a four year dry period. Officials say spring soil is dry and agriculture could suffer without rainfall.
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Charleston
John Purvis
South Carolina
Purvis
Walhalla
Cheraw
Greenville
Columbia
Aiken City Council Advances 4-2-1 Election Plan
A revised 4-2-1 ordinance for Aiken’s election system passed council with no opposition after a silent public hearing. Changes favored minority representation include redrawn districts 1 and 2, equal polling places, and aligning elections, with DOJ input received and a response due by April. NAACP pressure looms over the plan.
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Aiken
U.S. Department of Justice
Justice Department
Lessie Price
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
James M. Holly
James Gallman
Gallman
Holly
Experience Helped Nuclear Operators in Carolina 1987 Peak
North Carolina and South Carolina utility officials credit growing experience with nuclear plants for their strongest year ever in 1987. Duke Power reported a record 44.8 billion kilowatt hours, 64 percent of its supply, with rate cuts saving residential customers about 16 cents monthly. Duke's Oconee unit led in efficiency, while Brunswick two units set a long-running time record. McGuire also posted top benchmarks as plant managers cite accumulated expertise.
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Charlotte
N.C
North Carolina
South Carolina
Duke Power Co
N.C. Utilities Commission
Duke
Commission
Dennis Nightingale
Nightingale
Oconee
Clemson
S.C
McGuire
Carolina Power & Light Co
Brunswick
Wilmington
Wayne Ennis
Charlotte Observer
General Electric
Tony McConnell
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Commerce
GNP
Crowns
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George Burgess
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