13 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1978
Page
1
The text notes a decree signed April 9 by Judge Rodney A. Peeples establishing a judgment. It is part of the process to assess historical significance for National Register listing. Details reference a GROUP continuation on Page 2A.
Protesting farmers massed outside the White House denouncing the House vote 268 to 150 against the emergency farm aid bill. The American Agriculture movement vows to work for defeat of 193 Democrats, promising to influence the 1976 elections as they depart Washington.
Space Dust candy from General Foods drew kids to shelves three weeks ago. FDA spokeswoman Anna Riviera says ten complaints appeared nationwide but tests show no toxicity. Rumors of exploding stomachs persist despite official assurances.
Scott B. Hunter, long time Aiken Standard staffer, is promoted to managing editor. He joined as a sports writer in 1973, became sports editor later that year, and has led the news desk since 1976. Born 1949, he holds USC history BA and UNC Chapel Hill journalism MA.
In Aiken County the Community Action Commission operates the Summer and In School Work programs at the Presbyterian Church building. Deputy director John Price notes they place 150 to 200 youths yearly in nonprofit work, ages 14 to 21, earning minimum wage for eight to ten hours weekly. The county lacks mass transit hindering teen employment amid high unemployment, especially among minorities.
Sweet Saturday on Laurens Street in Aiken invites bakers and groups to sell goods starting 10 a.m. with a baked goods auction at 11 a.m. Proceeds aid the Parkway Beautification Fund while sidewalk profits stay with bakers. spaces were available late.
The Highland Park Women’s Day Surprise tournament ends with three 3 man teams at 54, 16 under par. Tournament chairman Melba Fair was unaware of the event until it began. Wayne Fuller offers gardening tips for newcomers, advising to pull up anything that regrows as weeds.
Aiken High School golf team travels to an away course for a road contest. Details and results appear on Page 3B in today’s edition.
A wet spell ends as yesterdays and todays showers give way to clear skies and mild weekend. Friday brings sun and mid 70s with 20 percent rain tonight, near zero on Friday, and lows around 50. The weekend stays fair with 70s and rising to 80s by Monday, with overnight lows in the 40s to 50s.
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