Republicans Chip At Democratic Power In South Carolina
In South Carolina the GOP holds 38 seats in the 170 member General Assembly an all time high this century and analysts say the governor race could further tilt power toward Republicans while Democrats resist a change in top offices. A Harvard report suggests higher cigarette taxes could curb smoking including among youths as Congress considers excise tax changes. In Tucson Michael Drummond after a Jarvik seven heart transplant from a Texas accident victim is improving and walking short distances as doctors monitor his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
South Carolina
GOP
General Assembly
Earl Black
University of South Carolina
Kathy Wade
Democratic Party
Boston
Congress
Harvard University
John M. Pinney
Harvard
Institute For the Study of
Tucson
Ariz
Michael Drummond
Texas
Nina Trasoff
University Medical Center
Drummond
Episcopal Convention Debates Base and Abortion Policy
At Anaheim the Episcopal Church opens its convention with debates over headquarters location and the clergy divorce question. Outgoing presiding bishop Allin urges divorced priests to become lay members, while abortion policy draws sharp questioning of church stance and consistency with other moral issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Cornell
Anaheim
Calif
Episcopal Church
John M. Allin
Liberal Coalition
Allin
Covention
Ers
America
Anglican Communion
New York
Reagan Signals Flex on State and Local Tax Deductions
The Reagan administration signals willingness to compromise on deducting state and local taxes as the House Ways and Means Committee shapes tax reform. Four non negotiables remain, including aid to the poor and mortgage interest deduction, with top rate at 35 percent and revenue neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Luther
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Reagan
Treasury
James A. Baker III
Committee
Warrenton
Henson Moore
R-La
Few Textile Workers Get Special Aid Under Trade Act Program
Fewer than 3,500 textile workers lost jobs in three years have been certified for special assistance under the Trade Act of 1974. The program offers extended unemployment benefits, training and relocation aid after imports cause job loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Steve McManus
Labor Department
Gail Raiman
American Textile Manufacturers Institute
McManus
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Reagan Big Beneficiary In 84 Campaign Spending
Independent expenditures show Reagan as the main beneficiary of PAC and individual spending in 1984. Conservative PACs spent 15.8 million promoting Reagan, while liberals spent 803,923 on Mondale. total independent outlays neared 23 million with 9.8 million from the National Conservative Political Action Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Walter Mondale
Mondale
Federal Election Commission
National Conservative Political Action Committee
Supreme Court
FEC
Aiken Standard Advertising and News Contact Info
The Aiken Standard lists contact numbers for subscriptions classified ads and news tips. Offices at 124 Rutland Drive operate 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday with main phone lines 648 2311 and 649 1555 for different inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Emergency Numbers Provided as a Service by Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard presents a reference list of emergency numbers for police fire and medical services. Includes contact info for city and county agencies and key hotlines to reach responders quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Widowed Persons Association
Aiken Police
Aiken Fire Crisis Line Coalition To
Also Mentioned on This Page
House Ways and Means
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Capitol Hill
Rostenkowski
Rep
William Archer
R-Texas
James A. Baker
Ms. Raiman
Alabama
Georgia
Aiken Coy Council
County Council
State Budget and Control Board of
Alkensee
Chieftain-Uniworld Corp
Chieftain Automotive Products, Inc
National Westminster Bank U.S.A
Na E Products, Inc
National Westminster Bank U
Aiken
Aiken Standard Pbm
Poison Control Center
Jackson
Graniteville
New Ellenton
North Augusta
Emergency
S.C. Highway Patrol
Wagoner
Wagoner Police
Salley Fire
Salley Police
Heritage
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!