CBS seeks dismissal of Westmoreland libel suit
CBS Inc. moves to dismiss a $120 million libel suit filed by retired General William C. Westmoreland over a Vietnam War documentary. The network argues First Amendment rights protect its broadcasts and asks to move the case to New York federal court if dismissal fails.
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Judge rejects bid to dismiss food stamp fraud case
U S District Judge Charles E Simmons refused to dismiss charges against Rep Theo Mitchell D Greenville alleging he accepted more than 5000 in food stamps as payment on a legal judgment. His attorneys argued the statute was too vague but were rejected.
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Springs Mill To Close In Fort Mill in 1983
Springs Industries announced the Fort Mill textile plant will close by the end of 1983, ending a 95 year operation at the corporate headquarters site and affecting the town's outlook.
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Art Collection To Stay At Greenville Museum
The threat to remove the $6 million Andrew Wyeth collection from Greenville County Art Museum has ended. Arthur Magill had warned of removal unless governance changes were made, and on Tuesday the county council consented to keep the paintings.
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Riley Blasts Workman Ads as Half Truths in SC Race
Gov. Dick Riley denounces Bill Workman TV spots as half truths and innuendos during a news conference at his re election HQ as four weeks remain before the November 2 election. Workman retorts that South Carolina faces a financial mess and accuses Riley of trying to blame Reagan.
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