State forecast for 1986 called fair to middling
USC economist Richard Ellson forecasts South Carolina's 1986 economy will stabilize and grow modestly though unemployment may rise about one percent and incomes barely outpace inflation. He said the state faces a markedly imbalanced year yet expects slower declines in manufacturing and slower growth in trade and services.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Richard Ellson
Ellson
University of South Carolina
USC
Senate panel approves warnings for snuff and tobacco
The Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee approved a bill requiring smokeless tobacco tins and pouches and their ads to bear rotating warnings. The labels state that use may cause mouth cancer gum disease and tooth loss and that the product is not a safe cigarette alternative.
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Washington
America
Senate
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
450000 Reservists To Serve One Day On Active Duty
The Pentagon will order more than 450000 inactive members of the Individual Ready Reserve to serve at least one day on active duty each year beginning in fiscal 1987. Dismissals or disciplinary action could follow for noncompliance as the program tests IRA readiness for mobilization.
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Washington
Pentagon
Defense
William H. Taft IV
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
James H. Webb
Defense Secretary
Reserve Affairs
IRA
Wet iS Mrs. Viola B. Wooten page 6A details
The notice lists individuals including Mrs. Viola B. Wooten of West Columbia Miss Ruth E. Corley of McCormick Vernon J. Shephard of Augusta Clarence H. Ertzberger of North Augusta and George L. Cato of Batesburg with details appearing on page 6A.
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Viola B. Wooten
West Columbia
Ruth E. Corley
McCormick
Vernon J. Shephard
Augusta
Clarence H. Ertzberger
North Augusta
George L. Cato
Batesburg
Lively Talks Mark Geneva Summit On All Soviet American Issues
Reagan and Gorbachev opened a second round of one on one talks described as very lively and focused on all issues of concern to both nations. They signaled possible future summits while keeping details and progress under a news blackout at the Soviet mission in Geneva.
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Geneva
Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev
Congress
Brussels
NATO
Washington
United States
Moscow
Leonid Zamyatin
Kremlin
Larry Speakes
U.S
Donald Regan
White House
George P. Shultz
Robert C. McFarlane
Speakes
Zamyatin
Leaders Praising The Silent Summit In Geneva
Washington observers praise Reagan and Gorbachev for a news blackout at the Geneva summit. Former negotiator Gerard C Smith argues it could have boosted progress, while editor Roland Homer cites seriousness and absence of substance as the press seeks influence. Senators and aides weigh benefits and risks of restricting coverage.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
U.S
Gerard C.smith
Geneva
Smith
Roland Homer
East- West Outlook
American Committee On
Economy Surges as GNP Rises 4.3 Percent in Q3
The Commerce Department reports a 4.3 percent annualized gain in GNP from July through September driven by strong auto sales and favorable financing. Analysts warn October and November data could dim growth, with output potentially slowing in the final quarter amid persistent trade deficits. The administration still pins yearly growth near 3 percent as inflation risks remain.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Reagan
SC Farms in Financial Stress Says Clemson Survey
A Clemson University survey of 400 responses from 2,000 South Carolina farmers finds more than 5,000 farms in serious financial trouble. About one-fifth of those have debts exceeding 40 percent of assets, with debts rising 34 percent since 1980 while land values fell 21 percent. The Pee Dee region shows the worst conditions.
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Columbia
Clemson University
South Carolina
Luther Anderson
College of Agricultural Sciences
Clemson
Hal Harris
Harris
Feminists demand apology over Regan remarks on women
Washington AP report says feminists call for White House chief of staff Donald Regan to apologize after he suggested most women lack understanding of major issues like human rights and arms control. Rep. Patricia Schroeder fanned the backlash calling the remark unbelievable and tone deaf.
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Washington
White House
Donald Regan
Geneva
Regan
Washington Post
Nancy Reagan
Raisa Gorbachev
Afghanistan
Patricia Schroeder
D-Coro
Reagan
Gorbachev
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