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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1978

Page

9

Proxmire Attacks OSU Bionic Bug Funding

Sen William Proxmire criticizes Ohio State University for using 405000 federal dollars to develop a 200 pound six legged slow walking robot NSF says further work could aid underwater exploration firefighting mine rescue and space missions Proxmire quips it would be more useful in the OSU football backfield.

Columbus Ohio William Proxmire Ohio State University Wisconsin Democrat Proxmire National Science Foundation Ohio State

Thurmond Warns Against Sacrificing Environment for Growth

Sen Strom Thurmond urged not sacrificing the environment in pursuing growth and energy. Speaking to marine students at the College of Charleston’s Marine Resources Institute, he stressed close supervision of environmental impacts while noting offshore oil and gas leases began this week.

Riley calls for full disclosure in SC governor race

Columbia AP Riley says South Carolina campaign finance law is weak and urges opponents Lt. Gov. W Brantley Harvey Jr to reveal all donors. He released names of contributors from his own campaign, criticizing the minimum disclosure requirement two weeks before the primary.

Columbia South Carolina Richard W. Riley Riley W. Brantley Harvey Jr Harvey Iley

Measure Pits Credit Vs. Tax Hike

South Carolina House planned a vote on Measure P to lock a 5 percent reserve into the state constitution to protect credit. Opponents warn it would raise taxes. supporters say it preserves fiscal stability. A two thirds majority is required for passage, with Senate approval already given and Gov. Edwards urging action.

Columbia South Carolina Senate James Edwards General Assembly

Bottle bill fails in South Carolina House vote

Representative Bill Campbell notes timing may be wrong as the SC House defeats a proposed bottle bill referendum 51 to 49. He predicts a future push to return to returnable containers amid industry lobbying and concerns about disposable trends. Campbell expects renewed efforts next year if voters are asked.

Washington Daniel J. Flood D-Pa Flood Melvin Small Georgetown University Hospital Small U.S. Attorney's Office Philadelphia House Ethics Committee Columbia Bill Campbell D-Richland South Carolina Campbell Richland Democrat Canning and Beverage Industries House

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