Governor Defends State Budget Cuts
Governor Carroll Campbell defended education budget cuts saying higher standards matter more than extra money. He spoke to the South Carolina Association of School Superintendents and refused to call a special session to reverse cuts. The group represents 91 districts and calls for accountability alongside continued funding.
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Columbia
Carroll Campbell
South Carolina
Campbell
The
South Carolina Association of School Superintendents
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Joblessness near eightyear high as economists foresee job gains
Joblessness reached 7.8 percent in June, an eight year high, with economists forecasting a further drop to 7.6 percent in August. Analysts anticipate an accompanying employers survey showing a solid gain of about 150,000 jobs for the month.
Unemployment Rate Falls As Teens Jobs Program Ends
The U S unemployment rate slipped to 7.6 percent in August the second straight drop but the gain came from a special summer jobs program for teenagers. Labor data showed 75 000 youths found work in July and 100 000 in August while overall nonfarm payrolls fell by 83 000.
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Washington
Im.nt
Erate
Congress
Los Angeles
Labor Department
Jent Bush
Bill Clinton
Posner To Sell Stock In DWG Corp Amid Buyout Pursuit
DWG Corp said Victor Posner will sell half his DWG common shares to Trian Group L.P. at 12 dollars per share, totaling about 71.79 million dollars, with the remainder exchanging for non voting preferred stock. Posner will resign as chairman CEO and director, though his son Steve remains vice chairman. The deal awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals and refinancing agreements, plus dismissal of court actions in Ohio.
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DWG
Trian Group L.P
Posner
Trian
Nelson Peltz
Peter May
Steve
Federal Court of the
Northern District of
Ohio
Local residents named in community notice sample
The clipped item lists several names and locations including Georgia Mitchell of Augusta Patricia Rinker of Trenton Nadine W Stow of Aiken Leroy Tanksley Jr of Augusta Vera F Tudor of North Augusta and Gladys F Wood of Decatur Ga requesting contact for story ideas or tips with a phone number 648 2311.
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Georgia Mitchell
Augusta
Patricia Rinker
Trenton
Nadine W. Stow
Aiken
Leroy Tanksley Jr
Vera F. Tudor
North Augusta
Gladys F. Wood
Decatur, Ga
Poverty rises in South Carolina and nation in 1991
Census figures show 16.4 percent of South Carolinians, about 582,000 people, lived in poverty in 1991, up from 1990, with national poverty reaching 14.2 percent and 35.7 million people. The data tie rising poverty to job losses, higher caseloads for AFDC and food stamps, and a 6.7 percent state unemployment rate, amid broader economic downturn.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Census Bureau
Surprisin
Sam Griswold
Statement of Social Services Interim Commieeigner
Griswold
Xcept
State Employment Security Commission
Leon Ginsburg
University of South Carolina
County Property Tax Bills Prepared for Mailing
Aiken County taxpayers will receive their 1982 property tax bills after Labor Day. More than 72 000 bills cover permanent residences and mobile homes, with about 256 million dollars in land and mobile home taxes noted. Millages include 8 for county and 116.9 for schools, with penalties rising after Jan 15. Purchasers of real estate after Jan 1 owe current year taxes.
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Aiken County
Aiken Standard
Mar
Gie Plunkett
Avattor
Jean Newsome
USC Aiken Faculty to Debate Support Resolution Fate
USC Aiken faculty will meet September 15 to consider a resolution asking the University of South Carolina to continue supporting the campus within the USC system. drafted by six professors, the measure seeks ratification by about 120 faculty members and urges affirmation of USCA's autonomy and academic freedom.
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USC Aiken
University of South Carolina
USCA
Aiken
USC Board of Trustees
USC
John Palms
Columbia
Conway
Spartanburg
Airlines Delay Fare Increases
The nation's major airlines announced temporary postponements of planned fare hikes. American Airlines would raise fares on Sept 11 but would reconsider after Labor Day. United Airlines delayed to Sept 10. USAir also postponed its planned increase.
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American Airlines
Marty Heires
United Airlines
Usair
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DWG Corp
Victor Posner
Graniteville Co
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RC Cola
Bridge Calendar
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Lewis Grizzar
Belevision
Poverty In
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Census Bureau, Food and
S.C
U.S
Ociated Press
AFDC
Ood
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Charleston County
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