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Thursday, May 2. 1996 Nation The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C 3A Economy springs back to life 4 Ifc7 '-titf? US0 creasy in the fourth quarter. The 2.8 percent GDP growth rate in the first quarter was the strongest showing since a 3.6 percent increase in the July-September quarter last year. However, that quarter represented the only bright spot in a year when' GDP inched forward at rates of 0.6 percent in the first quarter and 0.5 percent in both the second and fourth quarters. WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S.

economy, overcoming bliz: zards, government shutdowns and a major auto strike, sprang back to life in the first three months of the year, growing at an annual rate of 2.8 percent The Commerce Department reported today that the advance in the gross domestic product the nation's total output of goods and services represented more than a fivefold increase from an anemic 0.5. percent growth rate in the October-December quarter. The strength came in renewed consumer spending, particularly for computer products, which soared during the period, and in business investment The Commerce Department said the first quarter GDP figure would have been an even bigger 3 percent without adverse effects, from the blizzard and the partial federal government shutdown. The increase was far above expectations and was certain to be welcome at the White House, where President Clinton's hopes for re-election rest in large part on convincing voters that be is dealing with their economic anxieties. The administration has insisted better days" are ahead for the economy following a prolonged slowdown in 1995 as it sagged under the weight of a string of interest-rate hikes engineered by the Federal Reserve to keep inflation in check.

In a separate bit of good news today, the Labor Department said that first-time claims for unem ployment benefits fell by 24,000 last week to 348,000, a better-than-expected improvement It pushed weekly jobless claims down to their lowest level since early January. After the economy threatened to topple into a recession, the Fed reversed course and cut interest rates in July, December and January. As long as GDP growth remains above 2 percent analysts said it is unlikely the Fed will lower interest rates further, especially amid signs inflationary pressures are starting to pick up again. While gasoline and food prices have been surging in recent weeks, an inflation index tied to the GDP showed only a moderate pickup in the first quarter, rising by 2.5 percent compared to a 2.1 percent in- Meed a po? Check employment. A Is IvinoarJ" Icsl cb- ..7 pre: LL Sou.j Carolina's it -e: l'i is dL-appdnted In Uwnik.

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man killed himself in jail cell GENERAL SESSIONS COURT Greenwood man gets 25 years Albert was not on a suicide watch and had been screened by the mental health and medical staff, Pocock said. The Alberts were captured by FBI agents Saturday in Marietta. They had been featured on "Unsolved Mysteries" several months ago. Mrs. Albert was transferred to a prison in Charleston, S.C, on Wednesday and her husband had been awaiting transfer.

ATLANTA (AP) A South Carolina man died of a self-inflicted razor slash in an Atlanta jail cell, police say. James Marcus Albert 48, was pronounced dead Wednesday at Grady Memorial Hospital after the inmate on the bunk beneath him summoned guards, City Corrections Director Tom Pocock said. Albert along with his wife, Lisa, spent three years running from the FBI for allegedly torching their Kiawah Island beach home in 1990 and committing fraud. They were indicted in 1993 on arson and fraud charges. An autopsy showed Albert had cut himself on the left arm.

Pocock said the wound was caused by a jail-issued safety razor that had been partly disassembled, and that Albert apparently tried to conceal his injury. by Williams at his Cokesbury residence with a .32 caliber revolver, according to court reports. On Wednesday, Judge Rushing also heard the following guilty pleas: Calvin Mynickven William, 19, 112-H Spring Valley Road, Greenwood, 60 days and $500, suspended; $250, probation one year. I 11111 niiin.iiiwi.wr.-.r ,11 .111 1111.m11 I liEHLTII inSUilffliCE ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH! i a. We will shop to offer the best Celebrating EarthDay with 15 off all organic Gotton clothing and all T-shirts.

Additional discounts on selected items-. GREENWOOD A Greenwood man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday when he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of a Greenwood woman. The plea was heard during the first week of a two-week term of General Sessions Court which continues today at the Greenwood County Courthouse. Simon Williams, 61, of 318 Cokesbury Road was sentenced by Sixth Circuit Judge Don Stanley Rushing of Lancaster, who is presiding over the court term. Williams faced the charge in the November 1995 death of Janie Green.

Green was apparently shot coverage lowest premiums for individual 6 group plans. Brenda Tranea Wideman, 38, 215 Park Avenue, Greenwood, nine counts of forgery, five years, suspended; probation three years, restitution, each count concurrent Vat 1 The Emerald Earth Trading Company Sale ends April 30. 1996 Since 1974 For More Information Call 223-8788, 1-80O-803-7873 309 Hon ptoa Am, Greenwood, SC 29646 w. -jp t-lws v-ii Call News Talk 24 229-6397 'mayMfdsN KS Momj Belton, S.C. Call 338-7751 Toll Free 1-800-922-9020 for You are invited to Jim Klauber's Annual Barbecue and jH I Election Kick Off 'l4.

Where: Greenwood County Farmers Market When: Friday, May 3rd, at 7 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per adult, $5.00 for students, and kids under six eat free. Come on out to this fun filled event. Attorney General Charlie Condon and House Speaker David Wilkins will be there. Don't miss out on some fine Barbecue, and help Jim kick off his 1996 campaign! Paid Political Ad Sports News Scores! Complete directory published daily In The Index-Journal (1 1 1 "I fr WE'VE GOT TO MOVE OUR EXCESS INVENTORY OUT! Save an extra 10 to 50 while we make room for new shipments We've just taken inventory and found too much merchandise in our store and warehouse.

Then we ordered more merchandise at the April market in High Point; we must make room for new arrivals Something's got to IN THIS CASE ITS PRICES! Below is just a sample of the Since reductions are drastic, we can't guarantee how long any of it will last. Two days Friday 9:00 to 9:00 and Saturday 9:00 io 5:30. '2, 633 solid ash oval table 6 side chairs SALE '1 ,299 '3, 705 Timberlake cherry rectangular table 4 chairs SALE '1 ,499 '3, 120 Lexington Vestiges mahogany rectangle table 4 chairs Si.E1,499 1,167 RsML.Pillowback Loveseat sleeper, greenbeige plaid SALE '399 1,040 Lexington pillowback sofas, 1 blue stripe 1 green plaid SALE '499 Pillowback 3-seat sota, blue white plaid '499 Retail sofa with springdown seats, bright plaid SMLE'499 Retail sleeper green corduroy with beige welt 199 Timberlake sofa multicolor stripes SALE 199 U'Hin mi it i Lexington solid pine large round table lazy susan 6 side chairs SALE Lexington oak Victorian wash stand mirror SALE 499 Retails. brass queen-size bed antique IJsfc.JJ83IJ;fca Whatever the day, that's what you pay. So the sooner yon sign an annual agreement, the more yon me on an Andiovoi MVX 450 portable cellular phone! finish SALE 999 '2, 446 iron queensize bed, lingerie chest 2 night stands SALE Lexington antique white pine wicker 5-piece group SALE 1 ,699 '5, 733 solid cherry queensize poster bed, chest night stand SALE '635 to '936 lounge wing chairs many styles and '825 to 196 -8 lounge wing chairs many styles and fabrics SALE '399 ball claw wing char in luxurious tapestry (4 to sell) SALE699 '599 La Z-Boy chaise recliners in velvet tweed fabrics (6 to sell) '299 DOUBLE YOUR MONTHLY ADoIME ALLOWANCE Aiilnox 450wkil.

bit or) 1 '334 Winston aluminum strap chaise lounges white frame strap SU.E''159 Lexington highback sofa, chair ottoman green print fabric '656 Aluminum chaise lounges, choice of navy or green sling SALE '299 Aluminum glidder loveseat, chair, ottoman 2 end S4LE799 199 flefaL.La-Z-Boy rocker recliner navy leather match SALE '599 chaise rocker recliner burgundy leather 619 back wing recliners burgundy, green taupe, all SALE 199 '2, 759 Retail. back chair ottoman beige all-leather. 999 highback recliner sofa, navy or burgundy leather match 1,099 Hancock Moore pillowback sofa burgundy all leather SALE BeIl Atlantic NYNEX Mobile Now offering competitive cellalar long distance rates, too. fletaL.Tropitone aluminum table, 4 chairs umbrella dark green SALE '1 ,099 Lloyd all-weather wicker sofa rocker dark green with print fabric SALE Cash, check or credit card. 90 days same as cash available.

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