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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1979
Page
9
Eugene McGriff of Sumter Dairies told a House Agriculture subcommittee that grocers demand dairies cut milk prices before shelf prices but do not pass savings to consumers. He said retailers pocket the savings, cutting net profits of milk salesmen on commission, while customers gain nothing.
South Carolina dairy officials report no formal complaints about retailers forcing price cuts. Dairy representatives say many retailers demand discounts up to 20 percent to keep products on shelves. The issue ties to a March court ruling that the Dairy Commission cannot set minimum wholesale milk prices.
A Pentagon official said closing basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey is strongly supported and likely final, despite an environmental impact study proposed by opponents. The plan shifts Dix to Fort Jackson and aims to cut 157 installations, saving 264 million dollars and reducing 9,700 military and 5,600 civilian jobs.
ADA spokesman Dr. Burt Press questions EPA orders for 15 South Carolina coastal towns to cut natural fluoride to 1.7 ppm. EPA says $5 million yearly cost. towns call equipment costly. Press cites limited harm from fluoride and notes potential bone benefits in high fluoride areas.
The South Carolina House stalls Gov. Riley’s Public Service Commission bill into a fourth week as Rep. John Felder blocks action citing no compromise. Proponents claim sufficient votes to pass without concessions and must secure 68 votes to invoke cloture, while the governor-appointed merit panel faces ongoing contention.
In Columbia AP Sen John Drummond blocked passage of a bill to create a Center for Displaced Homemakers within the State Commission on Women. The Greenwood Democrat filibustered from 11 30 a m to 6 p m Thursday delaying action as the Senate adjourned. He plans to resume floor debate Tuesday.
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