U.S. Economy expands at 0.7 percent in Q1
The Commerce Department reports a sluggish 0.7 percent annual growth in the first quarter, the slowest since the 1981-82 recession, revised down from earlier estimates amid rising inflation and a large merchandise trade gap. The Dow hits a record as rates hint at policy easing. The GNP price index climbs 5.6 percent, while inflation measured by the CPI rises 0.4 percent in March.
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Washington
U.S
Commerce Department
Department
Federal Re
Serve
Central Bank
National Association of Business Economists
Ries
GNP
DUI Under Suspension Penalties Considered by Assembly
A study finds rising DUI with suspended licenses through 1983 and 1984 and reports ADSAP participation at 55 percent for first offenses in 1982. Legislation proposes higher penalties for driving under suspension, lengthier license suspensions, and a 10 year lookback for prior offenses.
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General Assembly
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Shelley McGeorge
ADSAP
Ms. McGeorge
Calendar of meetings and health clinic hours in Aiken area
Listings for today and Wednesday include blood pressure screening at Margaret J Weston Health Center in Clearwater and numerous community group meetings at venues across Aiken, North Augusta, and Augusta. Highlights cover health clinics, senior clubs, Toastmasters, Overeaters Anonymous, WPA, Jaycees, church groups, 4H, and social service board sessions with times from morning to late evening.
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Margaret J. Weston Health Center
Clearwater
Senior Citizens Club
Aiken County Recreation Center
North Augusta
S&s
Aiken Optimist Club
Western Steel
Overeaters Anonymous
Oem Branch Baptist Church
Aien
Aiken
Widowed Persons Association
Association Board
Smith- Hazel Recreation Center
St Alumnae Panhellenic
Jaycees
Jaycee Hut
Christian Social Organization
Dineout
Ryan’s Family
Augusta
Fairview Presbyterian Church
Carolina
Butler Ave
Belvedere United Methodist Church
Parents Without Partners
General Meeting
Greene St
Aiken- Barnwell Mental Health Office
A.A. Aiken Central Group
Linden St
ic/Vic
Aiken County Health Department
Aiken County
Ponce de Leon Ave
Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens Clubhouse
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Big Brothers and Sisters Organization
Friendship Baptist Church
Richland Ave
New Life Group
Narcotics Anonymous
First Presbyterian Church
Barnwell Ave
Aiken Table Tennis Organization
H. Odell Weeks Center
Knights of Columbus
Spaulding Drive
A. Valley Group
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Gloverville
Inflation and growth data show mixed 1980s indicators
Commerce Department reports 0.7 percent quarterly growth the slowest since the 1981-82 recession. Inflation held at 0.4 percent with April consumer prices showing grocery declines offset by higher restaurant meals and housing costs. Beef prices led lower groceries while fruits stayed above year end levels.
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Commerce Department
Labor Department
Florida
Thurmond plans after current term and 1990 re election outlook
Thurmond states plans after his six year term ends and hints at possible support changes after his 1990 re election bid. He ended his 1986 campaign with cash on hand noted in his FEC report and remains a focal point for 1990 statewide contest speculation.
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Hill
FEC
Thurmond
Charles
Pug
Ravenel
Reagan
GOP
U.S. Senate
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Melvin Purvis
Purvis
Water conservation urged as drought tests area water systems
North Augusta officials report current supplies are adequate but warn dry weather could push the city toward restrictions within a week if rain does not arrive. Citizens are urged to limit use to mornings and curb lawn watering and car washing as Ellenton Wagener Salley and Windsor report varying stress levels and ongoing pump and storage improvements.
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Johnson
North Augusta
Roger LeDuc
LeDuc
New Ellenton
Water Commission
E.R
Tink) Sanders
Sanders
Wagener
Jackson
Salley
Water Works
Johnny Hudson
Perry
Hudson
E.W. Clamp
Jackson Water Works
William A. Clements
Windsor
Thelma Blackmon
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Sears
Ponts
AP News Graphics
Mental Health Association
Horry St
Ryan Hennings
Aiken Standard
P.O
S.C
Adi
Marie Reid
Augusta Transmission Clinic
Regge Mall
Aig
Wendys Aiken
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