Carter admin vows restrained hostages' freeing efforts
The Carter administration says it will stay restrained in efforts to free the 50 U S hostages in Iran and asks the public to stay cool amid reports Iran may take custody if Carter meets conditions. Both sides await a decision as Revolutionary Council officials discuss terms and a transfer rumor circulates.
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Washington
Iran
Tehran
United States
U.S
Revolutionary Council
Carter
Eztalah Sahabi
Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani
Abolhassan Bani-Sadr
New York Times
Bani-Sadr
N E To Vote Again In New Ellenton Town Election
A tied vote in the New Ellenton Town Council race led to a recount. Tony Temple and Floyd Carr each received 153 votes in yesterday’s recount, with the initial tally showing 154 to 153. An election will be held Tuesday April 15 per town clerk Lynn Jeancake.
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New Ellenton
Tony Temple
Floyd Carr
Lynn Jeancake
Temple
Carr
Sheriff Promotes Men In Aiken County Department
Aiken County Sheriff announces multiple promotions within the department. James Herzog becomes crime prevention officer overseeing the Juvenile Division and public relations, replacing Frank T. Galardi. William Matlock, a sergeant, will head the Investigations Division, with Ronny Gunter promoted to sergeant and Gerald Taylor and Paul Hoehn joining as investigators. Sheriff Grant praises Herzog’s juvenile justice experience and notes Matlock’s USC Criminal Justice background.
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James Herzog
Herzog
Frank T. Galardi
Department
William Matlock
Matlock
Ronny Gunter
Gerald Taylor
Paul Hoehn
Paul D. Grant
Galardi
Silver Bluff Estates Residents Complain Over Census Envelopes
The piece notes Silver Bluff Estates residents upset that census form envelopes do not fit mailboxes and suggests coordination with the post office before envelope design. It mentions Buddy Stone and his plan to use cigarette coupons to buy an iron lung and reflects on dreams revealing personalities and an extraordinary long line for a “10” pizza.
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Silver Bluff Estates
Post Office
Buddy Stone
Aiken Today Calendar Highlights Local Events
Local calendar page lists events across community activities. Readers find upcoming concerts, fairs, lectures, and club meetings with dates and venues in Aiken.
Indigent Budget Doubled Sought by Aiken County Panel
The Aiken County Indigent and Health Care Commission asks for a budget increase to 504000 dollars next year to cover hospital expenses for 37 indigent patients and obstetric care. Chair Dr. Robert L. Worrell says the current funds are insufficient and the burden falls on private patients.
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Aiken County Indigent and Health Care Commission
Aiken County
Patricia Tavelle
Worrell
Dr. Worrell
Commission
Betty Cashen
North Augusta
Betty B. Martin
New Ellenton
Dust Standard Stay Lifted for South Carolina Mills
Circuit Judge Bristow lifted a temporary stay on enforcing new cotton dust standards in South Carolina textile mills. The move allows immediate enforcement with four years to comply, masks required until then, and continued potential delays if federal enforcement changes. Graniteville and Seminole Weaving Mill described current compliance efforts.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Walter Bristow Jr
Bristow
Edgar L. McGowan
South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association
George H. Cornelson
Clinton
State Textile Association
Aiken County
Earl Richie
United Merchants and Manufacturer
Seminole Weaving Mill
Richie
Graniteville Company
Aiken NJROTC Colt 44s Place Third Nationally
Aiken High School NJROTC unit the Colt 44s placed third in the nation at the Western Kentucky Invitational Drill Meet in Kentucky scoring 981 of 1000 in the Platoon Exhibition Drill. The 14 member team includes Joe Akins John Barnett Dennis Cartin Michael Dorland Ronnie Gray and others. The unit previously won tri state exhibition championships in SC NC and GA.
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Aiken High School
Kentucky
United States
Aiken
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Joe Akins
John Barnett
Dennis Cartin
Michael Dorland
Ronnie Gray
David Johann
Ernest Leysath
Ricky McCleod
Jackie Nordeen
Larry Proctor
Ralph Price
James Smith
Johnny Thomas
Larry Thomas
Academy of
Richmond County
Augusta
Sam Rayburn High School
Pasadena
Texas
Aiken High Drill
Ricky McLeod
Wilton Smith
Thurmond Whatley
Weather Toll Rises Across US With Floods Snow Hail
Widespread storms bring heavy rain and flooding from Louisiana and Mississippi to the Rockies. A Texas tornado death is reported amid hail the size of golf balls in Oklahoma. Snow halts helicopter rescues in western Nebraska while 8 inches flood New Orleans. National Guardsmen sandbag in Slidell as rivers crest.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Oklahoma
Rockies
Colorado
Nebraska
National Weather Service
Plains
Upper
Great Lakes
New Orleans
St. Tamany
Washington
East Baton Rouge
National
Pearl River
Slidell
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By James Gerstenzang
Washington Post
White House
Jody Powell
N.E
Grant
University of South Carolina Criminal Justice
Aiken Today
U.S. Supreme Court
American Textile Manufacturers Association
Jacksonville Beach
Fla
Naval Station
Mayport
Navy
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