Higher Education Panel Seeks Expanded Authority
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education urges stronger state oversight to ensure taxpayers receive value from state colleges and universities. The panel backs legislation to grant broader control, including approving new programs and facilities, and to craft a master plan for postsecondary education.
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Columbia
State Commission On Higher Education
General Assembly
South Carolina
Commission On Higher Education
Commission
Agents Detail 851-Pound Marijuana Seizure Case
Federal narcotics agent testified about the seizure of 851 pounds of marijuana last November at Winnsboro area airports. Karl Hawkins, Tommy Hawkins, Jeffers, and Sandra Vann face conspiracy charges in U S District Court in Columbia. Evidence tied a twin engine plane and a truck to the haul and linked suspects to the Winnsboro airport incident and related FAA records.
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Columbia
Carolina
Karl Hawkins
Tommy
Newberry
DEA
FE Riff
Winnsboro
Shumard
Johnny Baker Shumard
Allen Brown
Camden Aviation
Tommy Hawkins
Hawkins
Bob Braswell
Jeffers
Miss Vann
Karen Strozier
Goren and Sharif Play Bridge in Monte Carlo Match
The piece discusses the U S team in the Women's Team Olympiad with Great Britain as top threat led by Rixi Markus and Fritzi Gordon. Nicola Gardener, rising star, is highlighted as a potential breakout player amid Venice Trophy prep and previous U S success over Italy.
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U.S
Monte Carlo
Great Britain
Europe
America
Rixi Markus
Fritzi Gordon
Nicola Gardener
Floral Embroideries of the Near East at MFA
The Museum of Fine Arts hosts the exhibit Floral Embroideries of the Near East through June 13. Thirteen pieces, never before shown, include prayer mats costumes accessories and a range of embroidered covers from the 6th to the 19th centuries.
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Boston
Museum of Fine Arts
Harvey backs Carter in SC delegate race
Lt. Gov. W. Brantley Harvey announced he will support Jimmy Carter at the 1972 Democratic National Convention, saying he believes Carter will be the next president. He noted several other South Carolina delegates may switch to Carter, with SC’s delegation now 10 for Carter, 8 for Wallace, 12 uncommitted, and one for Church.
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Columbia
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
South Carolina
W. Brantley Harvey
Carter
Harvey
United States
George Wallace
Sen
Frank Church
Idaho
Free Tickets Unethical Says State Ethics Panel
Columbia AP The state ethics commission advisory opinion finds offering free athletic tickets to public officials by state institutions unethical The opinion was issued at the request of Attorney General Daniel R McLeod It notes the ruling covers institution policy not assembly acceptance The chair says legislatures decide on taking them while a member calls tickets compensation and colleges wrong for giving them away
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Columbia
State Ethics Commission
Atty
Daniel R. McLeod
General Assembly
W. Jack Greer
Commission
Robert Chestnut
Edwards to Confer on Budget Bill Over Tax Proposals
Columbia AP reports Senate Finance Chair Dennis and members will meet Gov James B Edwards next week to gauge his stance on House approved taxes in the state budget bill. He hints Edwards would veto any tax increase, risking pay raises for teachers and state workers if contingency funds don’t materialize.
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Columbia
Senate Finance Committee
James B. Edwards
Dennis
Edwards
General Assembly
House
Harry A. Chapman
Greenville
Finance
John C. Lindsay
Dmarlboro
Pat Smith
Budget and Control Board
Gol
Blue Cross Wins State Health Insurance Contract
The Blue Cross-Blue Shield Corp won a $34 million state health insurance contract after a closed Budget and Control Board meeting. Gov. James B. Edwards said Blue Cross offered the lowest price after a premium reduction from 45 to 35.6 percent by dropping a terminal maternity clause.
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Columbia
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Corp
State Budget and Control Board
Ing
James B. Edwards
Blue Cross
Edwards
Jack Mullins
Mullins
Associated Press
Married men live longer than single men, study finds
The Health Scenes Institute reports government studies show married men have a lower mortality rate than single widowed or divorced men. The analysis notes divorced men have the highest death rate across most ages.
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New York
Health Scenes Institute
Ecs
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