Senate blocks $1.6 million expense boost for lawmakers
In an election year move Senator Doar defends tax hikes while the Senate defeats a proposal to raise legislator expense payments and daily subsistence. Speaker Dennis notes politics may influence the vote as Drummond warns payroll growth could cost taxpayers billions. a payroll study could prove valuable.
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Bill Doar
Georgetown
State Senate
Senate
Rembert Dennis
John
Drummond
Greenwood
General Assembly
Sen. Drummond
South Carolina
Understanding the World Warmth of Terms Third and First Worlds
The piece traces the origins and usage of the terms First Second and Third World. It notes the Bandung Conference origin in Indonesia during the 1950s and explains how wealth development and political alignments place nations in each category. It questions ambiguous cases like Yugoslavia China and debates about Fourth and Fifth World labels.
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Jesse Jackson
Indonesia
United States
Japan
Yugo- Slavia
Moscow
China
Bangladesh
Senegal
South Africa
Taiwan
Israel
Teaching Responsibility to a Spoiled Son
A letter to Dr. Graham discusses a late twenty-something son who has never worked. The parents describe spoilage and reliance on the home, while the advisor cites 2 Thessalonians 3 10 stressing responsibility and urges honest family planning to address the issue.
Parade column and sports slang mix in Dillon notes
A wide text block covers commentary on political names and dates, Parade magazine marriage stats, Pirates manager feud slang, Olympic politics, and light city quips. It combines opinion lines on US Russia Olympic ties with humor about one liners, budgets, and family jokes from Charleston to Kingstree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
U.S
OK Corral
George Steinbrenner
Billy Martin
Grenada documents reveal subversion plan in church
The Grenada invasion unearthed a July 12 1983 memo by Major Keith Roberts outlining a plan to subvert Grenada churches. It details training with Cuba and Nicaragua, removing anti communist teachers, expanding Marxist literature, and altering religious programming to support revolution. The find prompts critique of church state separation debates.
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Washington
Keith Roberts
New Jewel Movement
NJM
Communist Party
Roberts
Grenada
Cuba
Radio Free
Cler
Gymen
Nicaragua
U.S
United Methodist Church
United Nations
Latin America
America
Readers praise County Council for street signs in Kalmia Hills
Readers commend the County Council led by Bill Clyburn for installing street signs in a large Kalmia Hills residential area. They note improved navigation and safety as emergency and police units can locate streets, and thank Clyburn for support and back-stage contributions. About 2,000 attendees across eight performances are thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Bill Clyburn
Kalmia Hills
Public Safety Department
Aiken Community Playhouse Praises Local Coverage of Cabaret Gala
The 100th production Cabaret drew praise for press coverage and innovative photo contest. Cast and crew thank the Times for supporting the community, noting the Playhouse has enriched Aiken for 32 years and energized new residents.
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Aiken Community Playhouse
Playhouse
Aiken
Larry Woods
Tribute to Melvin H Wisham of Langley and Aiken County
Tribute remembers Melvin H Wisham who died May 9 1984 for unselfish community service in Langley and Aiken County. He volunteered thousands of hours and helped create a modern Langley fire department. He worked to convert Langley school property into a center for fire protection and water office. He studied law at home and shared broad knowledge.
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Melvin H. Wisham
Langley
Aiken County
Melvin
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