AGNS Fires 38 Workers Over Funding Gap
Allied-General cuts 38 staff at noon after funding for a plutonium safeguards test remained unsettled. About 40 percent are professionals, 40 percent technicians, 20 percent clerical. Drake, Beam and Morin assist with job placement. Congress and DOE funding shortfall left $2.8 million unfunded. A buyer talks continue in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied-General
James Buckham
Donald Hodel
Department of Energy
Allied General
George T. Stribling
Drake, Beam and Morin
Stribling
Congress
U.S. Department of Energy
Carter
Srith
Washington
Belvedere Water District Abolished by Riley Signing
Gov. Richard Riley signed a bill abolishing the Belvedere Water and Sewer District after an April 13 referendum passed nearly three to one. Rep. Thomas Huff introduced the measure amid questions of constitutionality and a separate refunding bill redistributing a 93 mill tax to district voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvedere Water and Sewer
Richard W
Dick) Riley
Thomas E. Huff
D-Belvedere
Gov
Riley
Russ McKinney
Alan Ae
Rep
Huff
House
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Thurmond Quips At Aiken TEC Luncheon Ten Year Mark
Sen. Strom Thurmond angered no one by departing a Friday luncheon early due to a prior speaking engagement with President Reagan in Texas. He joked I am going to take this chicken with me and eat it on the way, delivering a light moment at the Aiken TEC anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Strom Thurmond
Aiken Tec
Reagan
Texas
South Carolina
Former Coach Dies At 56 See Page 7A
Former high school coach dies at 56, details and obituary appear on page 7A outlining his career and community impact. Friends and former players note his dedication to mentoring athletes and building programs across years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan DeBruhl
Phil Jones
Let's Honor Our Seniors
Seniors are welcomed to a community tribute as page 1B promises features and honors celebrating their contributions and milestones.
Southeastern to bid for Graniteville stock via SEC filing
Victor Posner announced that Southeastern will file with the SEC to pursue a tender offer for 51 percent or more of Graniteville common stock at $15 a share. The move follows a lawsuit by Southeastern in U S District Court and Graniteville's board response. Stock traded higher, with values rising from $11.75 to $14 by noon. The offer window spans 20 days with possible renewal or withdrawal after. A summary of the offer will be sent to stockholders within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Posner
Securities and Exchange Commission
Graniteville Company
Florida Financer
Southeastern
Graniteville Common
SEC
Graniteville
U.S. District Court
Graniteville Board of Directors
Ployee
Graniteville Pension Plan
Tentative deal could restart Savannah River L Reactor in October
A state DOE agreement may allow the L-Reactor at Savannah River Plant to restart as planned in October. Environmental groups caution the accord is preliminary and may alter actions on wetlands protection, groundwater cleanup, and public health studies.
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U.S. Department of Energy
Savannah River
DOE
Frances Hart
Columbia-based
Energy Research Foundation
Ms. Hart
Natural Resources Defense Council
League of Women Voters of
South Carolina
Georgia
Beaufort County
Savannah
Travis Medlock
Richard W
Dick) Riley
Medlock
R.C. Webb
Steel Creek
Carrol H. Warner
Aiken County
Butler Derrick
D-S.c
North Augusta
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AGNS
Abby Erma Bombeck
Iken Stani
Warner
Srp
Thomas L. Moore
Daiken
Idaho
State Senate
Sen. Moore