Tulsa Tops Test Markets in Nation for Typical U S Community
A study by American Demographics finds Tulsa Oklahoma the most typical U S test market based on age and income mix plus black population share. Orlando Florida is rated least typical, while Tulsa mayor Terry Young cautions ratings can harm communities and cites a local lawsuit.
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Washington
Tulsa
Okla
America
Lando, Fla
Ms. Walsh
Terry Young
Young
Orlando
Joe Mituga
Bill Frederick
South Carolina weighs two cent gasoline tax rise
The SC Department of Highways seeks a 2 cent gas tax hike to 15 cents to fund 52 million in new highway projects. Supporters say gains include federal matching funds while critics warn higher costs burden rural seniors and border residents who buy fuel out of state.
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Columbia
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
South Carolina
General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
North Carolina
Georgia
Highway Users Conference
Walker Ragin
Ed Craig
South Carolina Petroleum Council
Ways and Means
Tom G. Mangum
Lancas
Ter
Mangum
Craig
Southeastern
Ralph Peters
Florida
Peters
Carolina Motor Club
Charlotte
Redcliffe Elementary water fix and district agenda updates
The board reviews a water supply fix for Redcliffe Elementary caused by inaccurate Jackson system data. Plans include an eight inch line to relieve domestic and fire needs, security trailer changes at several schools, a Midland Valley High addition, and a policy revision on indeture. Grants fund Project Plato at Freedman Vocational School with accounting adjustments. Agenda covers superintendent evaluation policy, 1985 86 calendar, assessment validations, Camp Hope transportation, vocational grants, and sewer conversion at A L Corbett Middle.
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Redcliffe
Jackson
Patcoal Ouevens
Midland Valley High School
Plato
Freedman Vocational School
Office of Instructional Services
Aiken County
Gasoline prices rise ahead of Memorial Day weekend
The piece notes gasoline costs climbing as two weeks to Memorial Day approach and drivers hit the roads for summer travel. It points to stronger crude oil markets since February, with wholesale prices up about four cents more than retail, encouraging dealers to raise prices to close the gap.
Wackenhut Guards Arrested in Augusta for Disorderly Conduct
Three members of Wackenhut Services Inc were arrested in Augusta in the early hours Saturday on public drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges. The trio, including Dennis Lee Nagy 23 of 354 Marshall Street Martinez, were taken into custody in the 600 block of Broad Street at 1 15 a.m and released after processing.
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Augusta
Wackenhut Services Inc
Augusta Police Department
Broad Street
Department
Dennis Lee Nagy
Marshall St
Martinez
Wil
Two Men Arrested in Augusta Connection to Security Firm
Matthew Frischmann, 24, of 1203 Woodbine Road Aiken and Andrew Pretzelle, 24, of 212 Belgium Circle North Augusta are arrested in Augusta. Wackenhut, a security and law enforcement contractor at the Savannah River Plant, is involved.
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Matthew Frischmann
Woodbine Road
Aiken
Andrew John Pretzelle
Belgium Circle
North Augusta
Wackenhut
Savannah River
Sunday shopping opens in South Carolina amid mixed reactions
Arkenites and shoppers flock to outlets as many stores open or delay in the first Sunday of new laws. Clerical restrictions divide retailers with some keeping doors shut for religious reasons while others report strong crowds and plan future Sunday hours. Local merchants describe varied responses from enthusiastic to cautious as they adjust staffing and schedules.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Peeler
Joe McKenney
Blythewood
Outlet Pointe Mall
George Wingard
West Columbia
Don Stinson
Tad
U.S. Highway 17 South
Roger Hicks
J.B. White’s
Dutch Square Mall
Hicks
Columbia Clothing
Tom Moseley
Reflex
Moseley
Renee Gasque
Butler Shoes
Dutch Square
Preston Knight
McAlister Square
Greenville
Knight
Why Are You a Poor Talker?
A publisher promotes a simple everyday conversation technique to boost poise confidence and popularity in business and social settings. The booklet Adventures in Conversation offers easy self training and is mailed free to any reader who requests it to the Fortune Careers Institute in Little Falls New Jersey.
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Conversation
Career Institute
Cardinal Drive
Little Falls
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Doris L. Walsh
A.C. Nielsen Co
BehaviorScan
Information Resources Inc
AdTel
Burke Marketing Service
Test Marketing Group
American Demographics Magazine
Arkenites
John Kirkman
Belk
Columbia Richway
George Walter
Professional Dental Services
Greyhound
Broad ST
Teene ST
G.N. Sneiling
Greene St
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Skylyn Hall
State of South Carolina
O Spartanburg County
Buchanan & Co., Inc
Boca Raton
NASD
PSA
SIPC
Phoenix
Tucson
Tampa
Houston
Atlanta
San Diego
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