Inflation Distorts College Crop's Achievements
Cambridge Mas s reports show grade inflation at major colleges. Harvard and Princeton publish rising A grades while C grades fall, prompting concerns about fairness and the impact on science and mathematics enrollments. Professors Mansfield and Sabot cite skewed grading and its appeal to students away from STEM fields.
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Cambridge
Masc
Mont
Equ Larvey C Mansfield
Harvard
Richard Sabot
Williams
Outlook Break In Carolina Outlook Break In Carolina
Economic forecasters from Georgia State University predict South Carolina will trail 11 other Southeast states in growth this year. The forecast warns of up to 65,000 lost jobs if base closures occur, with Charleston and Aiken hardest hit, while Greenville may outperform. Overall, state job growth expected near 1 percent in the current year and under 1 percent in 1994.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Arleston
Aiken
Southeastern
Louisiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Charleston
Virginia
Georgia State University
Ecole
Savannah River
Georgia
Greenville
Michelin
University of South Carolina
Frank Hefner
Trident
Tickborne diseases and prevention urged by health official
Aiken SC health official warns that ticks carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease, both with non specific symptoms. He urges calendar noting bite day, prompt medical check if illness follows, and grass control plus veterinary tick prevention.
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David Angle
Environmental Health
Aiken
S.C
Angle
South Darling
Local names listed for notice in Georgia region
Luther Scott of Dublin Thomas Talbert of McCormick Derek Whitfield of Lincolnton Ezell Williams Jr of Holly Hill Woodard North listed in readable passage for a community notice.
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Luther Scott
Dublin
Thomas Talbert
McCormick
Derek Whitfield
Lincolnton
Ezell Williams Jr
Holly Hill
Woodard, North
Advanced Cable To Offer Video On Demand System
Time Warner and US West plan a joint venture to create an advanced cable system delivering on demand programs from a central library. Denver based US West would invest 2.5 billion for 25 percent of Time Warner Entertainment, with Time Warner owning major assets including Warner Bros and HBO.
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Advanced Cable
New York
Time Warner Media
US West Telephone Company
New York Times
The
Times
the Times
US West Inc
Time Warner Entertainment
Time Warner Inc
Time Warner
Warner Bros
Industrial Base Broadens With County Growth
Aiken County shows steady population growth from 105,630 in 1980 to 120,940 in 1990, with Aiken city rising from 14,978 to 20,386. The area’s industrial base expands, adding 2,449 jobs since 1984, while losses from textile plant closures total over 2,400 since 1982. Wessinger notes diversification offsetting declines, though no net industrial gains in the decade.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Tommy B. Wessinger
Aiken and Field Counties
Wessinger
Graniteville Company thrives as textile sector contracts
The Graniteville Company reports stable finances and strong market service as some mills close. President Harold D. Kingsmore notes closures of two plants over past years while re opening the Warrenville mill. Aiken County meanwhile loses several plants since 1982, including Horse Health Products and Carlisle Tire among others.
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Graniteville Company
Harold D
Doug) Kingsmore
Graniteville
Warrenville
Aiken County
Horse Health Products
Pope and Talbot
Therm O-Disc Inc
NI Industries
Carlisle Tire & Rubber
Trans 10 Technologies
Roller Bearing Co
Textile Job Slack Based Through Diversification
Aiken County's industrial base shifted over the past decade from heavy reliance on the textile sector and major plants to a more diversified economy. Tommy B. Wessinger of the Economic Development Partnership notes significant diversification since 1982, replacing textile jobs lost as earlier industries declined.
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Iken County
Aiken County
Savannah River
Owens- Conberglas
Kimberly- Clark
Tommy B. Wessinger
Economic
Aiken
Edgefield
Wessinger
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Associated Press
Scott Webster
Dew Abby
Erma Bomb
Iated Press
Seminole Mill
Seminole
Bath Mill
Clearwater Finishing
United Merchants and Manufacturing
Clearwater Finishing Inc
Vaucluse Division
Granite Division
Adrian
C. Employment Securiy
Philip Lord
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