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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1980

Page

7

Cain Seeks Ruling On Marriage for Adoptive Siblings

State Rep. Marshall Cain asks Attorney General Daniel McLeod to review an earlier opinion that barred an adoptive brother and sister from marrying. He represents the couple seeking to wed after a Aiken probate judge refused a license. The AG opinion cited adoptive children sharing rights with natural children under state law.

Marshall Cain R-Aiken Daniel McLeod Cain Aiken

Firms announce layoffs in South Carolina economy slowdown

The Associated Press reports more than 500 workers will lose jobs in South Carolina by June. Monsanto Textiles Co will lay off 255 at its Greenwood plant by June 30, while Owens-Corning Fiberglas Co will idle 300 at Factory D in Anderson as car sales falter.

Associated Press South Carolina Monsanto Textiles Co Greenwood Owens-Corning Fiberglas Co Anderson Owens-Corning Jim Burch

Prime Rate Potentially Falls to 16.5 Percent in South Carolina

In Columbia AP reports a South Carolina bank official cites a possible prime rate drop to 16.5 percent by week end after three banks cut rates by 1 percentage point today. Southern Bank and Trust lowers from 18.5 to 17 percent while First National Bank and C S reduce from 18.5 to 17.5 percent and Banker's Trust had already cut by 1 percent last Thursday.

Columbia South Carolina Lee Cory Citzens and Southern National Bank Southern Bank and Trust First National Bank Banker’s Trust

Menotti urges varied talents for Spoleto festival

Gian Carlo Menotti, founder of the Spoleto Festival, told the National Conference of State Legislatures arts task force in Charleston that a successful festival should feature diverse performances, recruit talent from several countries, and uphold high artistic standards. He argued art is a social necessity, not mere ornament, and urged communities to support cultural events.

Charleston Spoleto Festival Gian Carlo Menotti National Conference of State Legislatures Menotti Spoleto

Edwards Faces Criticism Over A Rim of Poor Political Judgments

Former South Carolina governor James B. Edwards is blamed by admirers for a string of bad moves. Friends cite the loss of his ally James Dupre and Edwards own reluctance to pick decisive paths in GOP primaries, chairmanship races, and a possible U S Senate bid.

Columbia James B. Edwards South Carolina Charleston Edwards James H. Dupre McClellanville GOP Jimmy Jim Edwards Jimmy Dupre Ronald Reagan John B. Connally Reagan Connally Dan Ross Ross George Graham Spartanburg G. Bryan Patrick Patrick Carroll Campbell U.S. Senate

Legislature Enters 18th Week Updates on 1980 Bills

COLUMBIA AP list shows major legislation awaiting action after week 18 of the 1980 session. Budget, spending limits, income linked growth, auto insurance changes, and a five member Public Service Commission recall are among items proceeding through committees and votes.

Columbia Senate Associated Automobile Insurers AAI Wrate Insurance Commission House PSCA General Assembly Public Service Commission

Senatorally Charged Bribe Probe Involving 6th District Democrat

An FBI inquiry alleges a 6th District Democrat accepted a $50,000 bribe from an undercover agent posing as an aide to oil-rich Arab sheiks.

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