Dismissal of Bradley Case Clears Former Patrol Officer
The last case against Bradley Jr. was nolle pressed after co defendant Chitty died. Bradley agreed to resign from the Highway Patrol effective April 24 after being acquitted in January and facing previous trials in Aiken County.
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W. O. Bradley Jr
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
Nolle
Andrew J. Savage III
Westerdahl
Attorney General
Bradley
Highway Patrol
Lester L. Chitty
Chitty
Charles E. Jackson
Jackson
Rodney A Peeples
Aiken
R. Graham
Graham
Peeples
Aiken County
Secret behind Hofstetter grass skirt revealed in Hawaii
Investigative notes show Ken Hofstetter and wife Marilyn spent 10 days in Hawaii where the grass skirt originated. The couple previously refused to disclose the source, but new details trace the item to a Hawaiian trip. Bob Shimp is teased for timing his golf habit with his marriage date tied to a 40-foot putt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Hofstetter
Hofstetter
Marilyn
Hawaii
Bob Shimp
Waste Measure Loses Bid in South Carolina House
A resolution urging Congress to relocate 21 million gallons of high level waste from the Savannah River Plant failed to reach full House consideration in South Carolina. Five members objected. the measure, sponsored by Manning and Carter, seeks 2.8 billion dollars to store and remove wastes now underground in carbon steel tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Savannah River
South Carolina
SRP
House
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Sam P. Manning
Spartanburg
Rex L. Carter
Greenville
Beech Island Bank Robbery Under Investigation
The First Citizens Bank of Beech Island was robbed shortly before 11 a.m. Three white male suspects wearing green clothing and using deep voices are being sought by the Aiken County Sheriff's Department. One subject is about six feet tall and 215 pounds, another 6'2" and 230 pounds, the third 6'3" and 235 pounds. A blue Chevrolet was used to flee after changing cars on Sheridan Road. no injuries reported and no value released.
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First Citizens Bank of
Beech Island
Aiken County
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff’s Department
Sheridan Road
Columbia
Nation's Economy Slows Sharply In Early 1979 Growth
The first quarter of 1979 saw a 0.7 percent rise in gross national product, the slowest in a year. Officials warn of a possible recession if trends persist, citing winter effects, high interest rates, and deliberate cooling measures. The administration targets about 2.2 percent growth for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
G. William Miller
Federal Reserve Board
Miller
America shifts shopping as inflation drives do it yourself coops
Inflation changes U S shopping habits with no frills packages and food co ops gaining. About 4 000 co ops exist or roughly one eighth of conventional supermarkets with less than 2 percent of sales. Buying clubs trade labor for cash savings and co ops aim to keep costs down with minimal markup and member labor.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
America
Ron Cotterill
Ing
Michigan State University
United States
Cotterill
Dustry
Esther Peterson
Consumer Affairs
Co-Ops Take Time but They Save Money
The article explains forming a food co op requires time and effort but can yield savings. Start with 12 families, decide scope, arrange wholesale buying, and collect a weekly membership in advance to cover food and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Consumer Affairs Department
Federal Office of Consumer Affairs
Tri-Development Center Aiken plans dream center
Dr. Nancy James described the Tri-Development Center as a near reality offering lifelong developmental care for birth through death. At capacity it serves 300 clients 150 adults 50 youths and 100 children with a 120 staff and over $1 million annual budget. Families may relocate to access the programs and the center will include short term respite care.
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Nancy James
Aiken County Tri-Development
James
Quire
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W.co. Bradley
Beech Island Bank
University of South Carolina
James B. Holderman
United Nations
Kurt Waldheim
Waldheim
S.C
USC
Gary Glass
Fairfax
Tri-Development Center
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