Aiken County Magistrate Under SLED Investigation
Aiken County magistrate Lester L. Chitty faces a special SLED inquiry amid claims of political grudges. Chitty defends his record, notes his books are impounded, and calls for a complete audit to dispel doubts while acknowledging countywide magistrate duties and past reappointment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Smithwick
Aiken County
South Carolina Law Enforcement Department
SLED
Lester L. Chitty
Chitty
Langley
A. Wise
L. Glenn Holley
Carroll H. Warner
Honey Do and Loophole Cap City Column Revelations
Mills Fitzner accuses this column of lifting a joke he bought while Laurens Street Philosopher wonders about its source. Betty Buff jokes about household chores as Linda Christine wins an insurance trip for top sales, accompanied by Sam. John W. Harte Jr. becomes a judge riding Loophole once Captain Bob. Michael L. Johnson leaves court then returns in softball gear, sholding state and local team support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills Fitzner
Laurens Street
Mills
Linda Christine
Hawaii
Islands
Sam
John W. Harte Jr
Loophole
Bob
Harte
Ken Hardin
Aiken
Michael L. Johnson
Sienine
Johnson
South Carolina
Rodney A. Peeples
Cloudy Outlook With Showers Then Warmer Weekend
Forecasters warn of remaining clouds and a 40 percent chance of rain tonight, dropping to 10 percent tomorrow. Tonight winds will be southwest 15 to 20 mph with stronger gusts in storms. Thursday should reach the low 70s with partly cloudy skies. Friday to Sunday turn fair and cool with highs mid 60s to 70s and scattered showers by Sunday. Overnight lows in the 40s.
Economy Output Drops for First Time in Three Years
The Commerce Department reports U S gross national product fell 0.6 percent in the first quarter of 1978. Severe winter weather and the coal strike trimmed growth, with unemployment at 6.2 percent and economists warning that about 4 percent growth is needed to stabilize jobs.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Department
Aiken County Council OKs 37513 for Sheriff Dept Operations
The Aiken County Council approved an emergency ordinance providing the Sheriff's Department with 37513 for the rest of the year. The money will cover fuel tires oil and supplies while the budget remains about 2 percent under last year. An earlier request for 50000 was trimmed, with 10000 earmarked for wrecked patrol cars.
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Sheriff's Department
Aiken
L. C. Greene
Greene
Council
Carrol H. Warner
Lucas Ray
Spring Branch Baptist
Emergency Medical Services Department
Board of Voter Registration
Stanley F. Goodman
Aiken County
North Augusta eyes Alpine Ave site for new substation
North Augusta officials may acquire three half acre lots on Alpine Ave after an offer of 15 000 for Newton F Manly III holdings. City leaders seek a buyer's option on adjacent lots as HUD grant funds require 90 percent spend before more money. Construction could start in two years. council also settled disputes with Bi Lo Inc over licenses and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Augusta
Newton F. Manly III
Alpine Ave
Manly
Henry R. McKenney Jr
Carey F. Smith
E. Ronald Andrews
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Smith
McKenney
Georgia Avenue
Knox Avenue
Council
Bi-Lo Inc
Aiken County Spelling Bee contestants named
Four area winners will compete in the Aiken County Spelling Bee hosted by the Aiken Standard. Area One sends Gail Buchanan and Kirk Brown. Area Two Lynn Purcell and Sandy Short. Area Three Kelly Greene and Vernon Bush. Area Four Steve Brinkley and Gary Kinard. Participants are fifth through eighth graders under 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Aiken Standard
Gail Buchanan
Aiken Elementary
Kirk Brown
Kennedy Junior
Lynn Purcell
Sandy Short
Hammond Hill
Kelly Greene
Vernon Bush
Jefferson Junior High
Steve Brinkley
Corbett Middle School
Gary Kinard
Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle School
Jean
George) Kierspe
AGNS Options Listed for Barnwell Facility
DOE study outlines several potential paths for the Allied General Nuclear Services plant near Barnwell. Options include continuing research and development training storage of spent fuel or even a full closure of the $250 million facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied General Nuclear Services
AGNS
Department of Energy
DOE
Barnwell
Congress
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Lester Chitty
Betty Buff
U.S
Church Road
Sheriff's
N.A
Ruth Walker
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