Aiken County legislators push new county government and court plan
Aiken County lawmakers advance a bill to create a modified four member county council plus supervisor elected countywide with partisan nominations and a referendum to authorize bonds. Rep John Henry Williams also introduces a bill for a Civil Criminal and Family Court of Aiken County with a governor appointed judge and six year term, sole jurisdiction limits, and a family court division.
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Aiken County
General Assembly
John Henry Williams
D-Aiken
Williams
City of
Aiken
City of Aiken
State Senate
Family Court
What s Going On Protestants Police Battle in Belfast
In Belfast a riot flared during Easter celebrations as about 2 000 Protestant marchers clashed with Catholic districts. A 12 year old Protestant boy Harry Martin was hit by automatic fire at a parade ending peaceful protests. Four soldiers were set ablaze by Molotov cocktails as British troops fought the mob for seven hours.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Harry Martin
Martin
Irish Republic
Economic Outlook Brightens for First Quarter
Washington AP reports White House economic advisers grow optimistic about the first quarter. Chief economic adviser Paul W. McCracken predicts a strong gain and notes evidence the economy quickened toward quarter's end.
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Washington
White House
Paul W. McCracken
Gunsmoke Star Milburn Stone Improves After Surgery
Milburn Stone the 66 year old actor who plays Doc Adams on Gunsmoke is reported improving rapidly after open heart surgery performed March 15 at University Hospital. A hospital spokesman said he is in fair condition, exercising in his room and eating a regular diet.
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Birmingham
Ala
Milburn Stone
Doc Adams
Stone
Gery
University Hospital
Red Measles Outbreak Hits Seneca South Carolina
South Carolina Board of Health reports an outbreak of red measles in Seneca and expected spread to Valhalla. Dr. W. E. Baldwin says the Oconee County outbreak began in Westminster with several elementary cases. Two Seneca physicians report 19 cases on Monday.
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Columbia
South Carolina Board of Health
Seneca
Valhalla
Lachia I
Oconee County
Westminster
State Board of Health
Air Power Day at Aiken Airport Highlights Thunderbirds Show
A full day of air power events at Aiken Municipal Airport culminates with the U S Air Force Thunderbirds performing at 3 p.m. The program includes a fly-in breakfast, skydiving, Fort Gordon demonstrations, helicopter drills, and static displays of C 130s and planes. Eagle Aviation offers sightseeing flights. the Lonely Strangers perform in the main hangar. 861 Radar Squadron tours and radar films complete the schedule.
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U.S. Air Force
Thunderbirds
Aiken
James Giovanazi
861
Air Force
Eagle Aviation
Aiken Airport
Civil Air Patrol
Carolina Inn
Aiken Air Force Station
Barnwell
Fort Gordon Aviation
Vietnam
Fort Gordon
Southeast Asia
Ward
861 Radar Squadron
North Augusta Lions Host Fifth Annual Community Benefit Horse Show
The North Augusta Lions Club announces the Fifth Annual Community Benefit Silver Star Horse Show at the Lions Memorial Field with 350 plus horses and 3,000 to 4,000 spectators. Proceeds fund local bands libraries sight conservation SNAPS scholarships and field maintenance. Shows run 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with 123 volunteers supporting the event.
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North Augusta
Lions Club
Nancy Carson
Dixie
Lions Memorial
Harold Martin
Price adjustments for Aiken Standard subscribers
The Aiken Standard announces a price change due to rising costs. Carriers receive a portion of the increase, with new rates 40 cents per week 1.73 per month and 20.80 per year. Mail rates set at 6.40 for three months 11.60 for six months and 22 per year.
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Aiken Standard
Three judges named for horse show event
Three outstanding horsemen will judge the show with Sam Paschal of Murfreesboro Tennessee handling Walking Horses Caril Jenkins of Atlanta and Charles Sandifer of Rock Hill judging Western Horses
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Sam Paschal
Murfreesboro, Tenn
Caril Jenkins
Atlanta
Charles Sandifer
Rock Hill
Aiken County Delegation Endorses New Courthouse Site
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation released a statement endorsing Scheme III, a new courthouse and county office building on a new site, with Rep. John Henry Williams dissenting. The majority cited traffic and growth considerations, noting Scheme II offered no clear advantage and urged property acquisition if II were chosen.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Court House
John Henry Williams
Chesterfield Street
Court House Ballot for Aiken County Site Draws Debate
The Aiken Standard conducts a straw poll on the proposed Aiken County Court House site east of downtown bounded by Richland Park Charleston and Gaston Streets. Delegation supporters call it the best bargain while opponents urge downtown placement citing distance and drainage concerns. Readers are urged to vote by mail or at the Standard office.
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Aiken County Court House
Richland Avenue
Park Avenue
Charleston Street
Gaston Street
Aiken County
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Disadvantages Of New Site For Courthouse
John Henry Williams leads opponents to the east Aiken 10 acre courthouse site citing blight to downtown, merchant inconvenience, and drainage costs. They reference a city letter and a looming suit potentially going to the Supreme Court. Williams vows to intervene, delaying progress and raising several legal questions.
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East
Aiken
May Reach Supreme Court Shows Bond Suit Likely
Aiken County faces a legal challenge over issuing bonds for a new county courthouse. County Attorney Julian Salley said a suit will be filed in the Court of Common Pleas to test the legality of moving the courthouse site and the election validity of two of the three commissioners approving the bonds. The suit aims to determine when bonds can be certified for sale.
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Aiken County Court House
Aiken County
Julian Salley
Salley
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