Belvedere Meeting Debates Bingo and Adult Book Store Plans
More than 300 people heard state Attorney General and Aiken County officials discuss laws governing bingo clubs and adult book stores in Belvedere. The meeting aimed to express dissatisfaction with plans for a bingo operation and an adult bookstore on Main Street. Robert E. Gary of the Army Navy Garrison defended the project as a fundraising form and noted no pinball machines or alcohol would be present. No adult bookstore representatives attended.
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Belvedere
Thurmond Whatley
Aiken County
Robert E. Gary
Army Navy
Gary
Army-Navy Union
United States
Army and Navy
Man Shot Dead At North Augusta Tavern
A 27 year old North Augusta man Michael Ray Brantley was found shot in the Lucky Lady Tavern parking lot about 4 45 am. No suspects or motive are known and the tavern is closed as detectives investigate the death and a related theft of a brown Trans Am from the lot.
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North Augusta
Michael Ray Brantley
Aiken County
Sheriff’s Department
Haskell Drive
Ritchie Teen Held After Axe Attack on Family
Ritchie family patriarchs James Earl Ritchie and Mary Faye remain in fair condition while son Mark Ritchie, 17, is jailed on three counts of assault and battery with intent to kill after early Wednesday axe attack. Authorities say motive involved prom denial and parental restriction. Ritchie attended North Augusta Senior High.
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David Earl Ritchie
University Hospital
James Earl Ritchie
Mary Faye
Ritchie
Aiken County
Mark Ritchie
Grant
Sheriff's Department
North Augusta Senior High
Laurens Street Philosopher Defines Community Chest
A columnist explains a community chest as an organization that puts all its begs in one ask. A neighborhood discussion treads through Mere mentions of Masters tickets and a will. A local anecdote reveals a mother startled to see her dog in the front yard before a daughter quietly moved it back inside.
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Laurens Street
Iran’s Bani Sadr Threatens War Over Hostages and Iraq
Iran’s president warned of war with Iraq and strong measures against American allies if Carter sanctions prevail. He accused Iraq of serving U.S. aims and said Iran would respond with force if borders worsen. Tehran rallies backed Khomeini as Baghdad sought Arab support amid border clashes and embassy hostage crisis.
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Abolhassan Bani Sadr
Iraq
Israel
America
Snake
Iran
Carter
Tehran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Bani Sadr
Japan
Europe
U.S
Sigain
Abadan
Persian Gulf
United States
NBC News
Adurcer Gina Eeidiae
White House
Washington
Khomeini
Veteran recalls promise over Purple Heart and VA aid
North Augusta veteran George Miller fought for reinstatement of a non service connected disability pension after a 1979 retroactive date dispute. He sought return of his Purple Heart but the new law and wife's salary in computations blocked approval. He laments slow VA responses and notes the low attorney pay. A large American flag marks his home.
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North Augusta
George Miller
Miller
Anderson
Max Cleland
Veterans Affairs
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Cleland
Area II rezoning split near Horse Creek area
About 40 parents attended a North Augusta meeting voicing concerns over the Area II Blue Ribbon Committee final report on rezoning. The plan splits Jackson Beech Island from North Augusta along Horse Creek and ties elementary and middle schools to Silver Bluff High or North Augusta High, with delayed 9th grade moves. Community members questioned Plan I junior high reshaping, bus distances, and emphasis on elementary plans amid the large, complex proposal.
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North Augusta
Area II Advisory Council
Aiken
Bill White
Paul Knox
U.S. 25
William McIver
Jackson
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