Jenkins Seeks Jury Victory In Arson Trial
Faith healer Leroy Jenkins faces two counts of conspiracy to commit arson and two counts of conspiracy to commit assault and battery. He claims the charges are lies as defense testimony opens. Prosecution rested after calling two co defendants who admitted guilt and testified Jenkins plotted arson against a state trooper and a Belton businessman.
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Jenkins
Scott Shirley
Hodges
S.C
Frank Minor
Delavin
Wis
Billy Murphy
Clifford Keasler
Charles Mullinax
Belton
Gasoline expected in South Carolina North Carolina and Georgia
Spokesmen for dealers in three states say motorists will find adequate gasoline over Memorial Day weekend though spot shortages may occur. South Carolina dealers warn up to 40 percent of stations could close Sunday while managers pace supplies for the rush. Georgia and North Carolina dealers expect adequate fuel with some closures and possible outages. Governor Riley seeks federal funds to market gasohol in South Carolina.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Butch Taylor
Greenville
State Dealers Association
Taylor
Bill Weddington
North Carolina Service Station Association
Jack Houston
State Association of Petroleum Retailers
Dick Riley
Washington
Turnipseed Volunteers Aid Kennedy Fundraiser
South Carolina State Sen. Tom Turnipseed praised Ted Kennedy and attended a $100-a-person cocktail fundraiser in Lexington. Kennedy spent about 15 minutes at the event, sharing a light exchange with Gov. Dick Riley who backed Carter. Turnipseed, a former gubernatorial candidate, said he might pursue future plans but remains unsure.
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Tom Turnipseed
Ted Kennedy
Turnipseed
Lexington
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Dick Riley
Riley
Sen
Carter
Riley Turnipseed
PSC Struggle Over Selection Reform To Reach Senate
Columbia reports a fight over Public Service Commission reform moves to the state Senate with uncertain support. Gov. Riley pushes merit selection while the House and Senate clash over final appointment authority and district elimination.
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Public Service Commission
State Senate
Dick Riley
PSC
Marshal B. Williams
Judiciary
House
Senate
Riley Bill
General Assembly
Riley
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