Lead Paint Prevention Bill Returns to Committee
South Carolina bill to ban lead based paint in homes with children six or younger is sent back to the Judiciary Committee on a voice vote. Senator James B. Stephen cites 11 deaths and many cases of mental retardation from peeling paint. Senator Gilbert E. McMillan questions balancing public health with property rights.
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Aiken Standard Office Details and Policy Note
Local notice outlines the Aiken Standard publication details, mailing address, and postal information plus policy statements. It notes AP dispatch rights, republication rules, and a disclaimer on ad omissions with correction in the next issue. It also mentions handling advance payments and subscription terms.
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Geisel's visit boosts London Zoo with exotic animals
Brazilian President Geisel presented Queen Elizabeth II with a menagerie for the London Zoo. The Queen's consort Prince Philip announced all animals will reside there, including toucans swans anteaters armadillos and two-toed sloths.
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Ernesto Geisel
Britain
London Zoo
Geisel
Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
Senate Panel Set to Begin Budget Scrutiny Tomorrow
The Senate Finance Committee will start examining the House passed 1.112 billion state budget bill Thursday at 9 30 a m. The House version has 68 amendments to be inserted while Finance weighs potential tax changes and aims for a two week target for completion. If delayed the General Assembly could recess for primaries and campaign season.
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Ways and Means
LaNue Floyd
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Finance
Rembert C. Dennis
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Harrelson
Dennis
General Assembly
Tax Revenue In April Disappointing
South Carolina collected 56.6 million in taxes in April, 2.5 percent above last year. Commissioner Wasson warned May and June gains must reach 20 percent to hit the 11 percent annual growth target while noting a budget deficit may be smaller due to agency underspending.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Robert C. Wasson
Wasson
Budget and Control Board
Senate committee mires shoplifting bill with tougher repeat offender penalties
A Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee bill to stiffen penalties for repeat shoplifting passed after amending first offense penalties. First offenses would be 100 dollars or 30 days for items under ten dollars, 300 dollars or six months for items over ten dollars. Second offenses rise to one year in jail with a 750 dollar fine, and third or more offenses face up to one to five years in jail or a 1,000 dollar fine. Courts maintain existing repeat offender provisions. The second item notes University of Waterloo to launch a cooperative honors geography program this fall with student work in government and private sectors.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Waterloo
University of Waterloo
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