14 Apr 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1978
Page
1
County Extension Agent Allen E. Bayles explains termites threaten homes as warm dry weather and rain trigger swarming. Clemson Extension Entomologists note subterranean termites cost South Carolina residents 13.5 million dollars in 1976. Distinguishing features include straight termite antennae and wing detachment stubs, versus elbowed ant antennae and varied wing shapes.
Four liberal Democrats threaten to withdraw backing for the second Panama Canal treaty unless the Senate declares the United States will not intervene in Panama’s internal affairs. The move heightens pressure on Carter and Senate leaders as the vote nears on relinquishing control of the canal.
Foxchase residents form the Foxchase Development Corp to purchase two corner lots at S C Highway 478 and Huntsman Drive. They aim to prevent unsightly commercial development that could devalue homes by gaining control over land use via protective covenants and corporate ownership. The plan hinges on regulatory limits and future decisions by the new group.
County officials, led by Carrol H. Warner, anticipate more than 800000 and possibly over 1 million dollars in additional state funds next year. The lift of the county tax freeze is expected to be announced at a Lake Murray seminar, providing critical relief as the budget deadline approaches. Warner cautions the exact amount remains uncertain but calls any increase significant for Aiken County.
Virgil R. Wilkins chief of staff of the Aiken County Sheriff's Department will be honored tonight in Myrtle Beach with the Claims Management Association of South Carolina bravery award for his role in the February 17 1977 jail break. Chief J P Strom will present the honor as part of the association's spring seminar.
The fragment cites Gwen Perkins admitting she is not a good Easter bunny caught by secret pal Ginnie Samsel. An Aiken attorney quips that young lawyers need clients to eat and sleep. The Laurens Street Philose jokes about tax depreciation excluding the taxpayer. Weyerdahl Sylvia Wester dahl and Neild Hay are mentioned in gossip style as well.
Aiken's Bakin' tribute to local bakers starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow on downtown Laurens Street with a cake auction at 11 a.m. in front of Bankers Trust. Auction proceeds benefit the Parkway Beautification Fund of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce.
Aiken's Bakin will draw buyers and sellers to downtown Aiken with partly cloudy skies and a mid 70s high. Rain chances are low at 10 percent, and Sunday into early next week should stay fair with little chance of rain.
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