Gun ownership and fear of crime in South Carolina
A USC Fear of Crime Poll finds about half of South Carolina respondents own a gun for protection, roughly five to six times the national average. The state shows higher fear levels than most Americans, but crime Victim rates are reported lower. Poll director Dr. Gene Stephens notes a four year decline in fear and in reported victimization.
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Columbia
University of South Carolina
South Carolina
Gene Stephens
Drowing in Couchton Pond Claims Local Groomsman
Montgomery Dickerson a 33 year old groomsman from 412 Bell Ave in New Ellenton drowned when the boat he shared with a companion overturned in a small Couchton pond. The companion swam to safety. The accident occurred about 3 30 p m.
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Couchton
Ellenton
Montgomery Dickerson
Bell Ave
Rokeby Stables
Dickerson
Smoking linked to cervical cancer risk per UC study
A University of California researcher reports multiple studies confirm smoking raises a woman's cervical cancer risk. Warren Winkelstein notes the January study narrows doubts about the link and compares risk to multiple sexual partners. Weather outlook follows with clearing skies and mild temperatures.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
University of California
Warren Winkelstein
Winkelstein
American Cancer Society
Science Writers
Neighbors’ Relative Key to E T Voice Earns Oscars
Ben Burtt, sound effects expert and uncle by marriage to Pauline Weigle of Aiken, helped create E T s voice and has won two Oscars for Star Wars films. He is nominated again for Return of the Jedi. Dorothy Burtt will attend the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Lee Terry of Aiken Preparatory School class of 1964 works on a film starring Michael Keaton and Dom DeLuise, production assistant at 20th Century Fox, now in Palm Beach Florida.
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Pauline Weigle
Aiken
Ben Burtt
Lee Terry
Michael Keaton
Dom DeLuise
Terry
20Th Century Fox Pictures
Palm Beach
Fla
Mondale wins New York primary shaping party future
Walter Mondale’s victory in New York solidifies support from the old Democratic coalition and signals establishment success in the 1984 primary. Jesse Jackson also shines with strong black-voter support, while Gary Hart loses ground amid bloc-building questions.
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New York
Walter F
Fritz) Mondale
Colorado
Gary W. Hart
New York State
of Mondale
Hart
Mondale
North Augusta child Dawn Tyler touted as next Brenda Lee
Eight year old Dawn Tyler of North Augusta captivates crowds with country singing at Mr. K's in Belvedere and earns substantial tips. Her family cites musical roots, siblings talents, and a pathway from Wee Miss Aiken to modeling. Dawn’s tapes were sent to You Could Be A Star in Nashville and WGUS radio while she performs at events such as the Chitlin Strut in Salley.
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North Augusta
Brenda Lee
Dawn Tyler
Mr. K’s
Belvedere
Heaven
Tracy
Rod
Tyler
Dawn
Annie
Tylers
Nashville
Wgus Radio
Aiken County
Chitlin Strut
Salley
Phil Jones
Aiken County Considers Changing Council Structure
The council votes to place two November referendums on the ballot. One would reduce the nine member body to eight and elect the chairman from the council, the other would switch from council administrator to council manager, possibly shifting treasurer and auditor posts to appointment. Supporters cite greater harmony while opponents call it radical and fail to discuss 4 4 deadlock.
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Aiken County
Medwell Hill
Mike McElhaney
Ralph Cullinan
Mim Woodring
Cullinan
Hill
McElhaney
William Clyburn
Marilyn Smith
City Landfill Faces Two Options for Waste
Aiken plans a two year study to solve the landfill problem city manager Roland Windham says. The city could expand within or near the city limits or ship refuse to Langley county landfill. If chosen today, County option seems likely but distance raises fuel costs and truck wear, possibly requiring transfer stations.
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Aiken
Roland Windham
Langley
Windham
Shultz Defends U S Use Of Force Abroad
Secretary of State George P. Shultz argued for preventive or pre-emptive U S action against state sponsored terror and warned congressional restraints foster paralysis in stabilizing the Middle East and Central America. He spoke to the Trilateral Commission.
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Shultz
U.S
Washington
George P. Shultz
West
America
Middle East
Central America
Trilateral Commission
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