Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases rise in South Carolina
Five Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases have been confirmed in South Carolina this year. Anderson Chester Lexington and Abbeville counties report cases as health officials warn the disease can be fatal if untreated. Last year SC had 73 confirmed cases and officials cite mild winter conditions boosting tick survival.
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Fourth TV Network Gets Rivers From NBC
Joan Rivers joins Fox Broadcasting Co. new fourth network asNBC cancels her remaining NBC appearances. Rivers will debut "Late Night Starring Joan Rivers" in fall while Shan dling and an unnamed host replace her on The Tonight Show through July. Fox prime time launches March 1987 after Rupert Murdoch buys Fox assets.
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Johnny Carson
Fox Broadcasting Co
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Gene Walsh
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Fox Inc
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Metromedia
Weather: Showers Possible and Warm Weekend Forecast
A 20 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms is forecast for this afternoon and tonight with no relief from drought. No further precipitation expected this week. Tonight lows in the 60s with light winds. Tomorrow mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Details on Page 6A.
Deaths Stratford Woodberry to Shirley H. Kelly
Obituary notices list Stratford Woodberry Johnston J Ernest E Harper Washington Fred Hightower Aiken Carlos Smith Perry Shirley H Kelly Belvedere with details continued on Page 2B.
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Johnston J. Ernest E. Harper
Washington
Fred Hightower
Aiken
Carlos Smith
Perry Shirley H. Kelly
Belvedere
Reagan Says Summit Allies Reviewed Terrorist Actions
President Reagan said he and seven allied leaders privately examined tools to fight terrorism but won’t reveal possible steps publicly. He denied plans for a strike on Libya and said the group will act together to isolate terrorist supporters. He called the Tokyo gathering a triumph and predicted coordinated action on terrorism and economics.
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Senate approves sweeping tax plan with IRA cuts
The Senate Finance Committee backed a broad tax overhaul eliminating most IRA deductions and cutting individual rates. It would tax about 80 percent at 15 percent, raise corporate taxes by 100 billion over five years, and shift capital gains rules while preserving some exemptions. President Reagan praised the proposal as major reform and the bill advances to the Senate floor for June consideration.
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Bob Packwood
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Wall Street
South Carolina Faces Worst Drought in Years
Clemson officials warn 20 counties to conserve water as SC endures its worst drought since the early 1900s.Experts estimate crop damage could reach 20 million dollars with wheat losses around 50 percent and declines in small grains statewide.
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Clemson University Extension Service
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Edgefield
Aiken
Clemson Extension
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DeWitt Gooden
Clemson Extension Service Agronomist
Edisto Research and Education Center
Blackville
South
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