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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1982
Page
12
Architects and officials critique jail construction after repeated skylight fires and broken locks. Aiken County Administrator orders building plan review, skylight bars, and dayroom water fountains to ensure inmate access to water. Sheriff Gunnells urges action, while others warn of ongoing construction issues and shared responsibility.
A defective flue blamed for a Wagener, South Carolina house fire that killed Harry Lee Maple and six relatives, including five children. Firefighters say five died in their sleep while two adults died attempting to escape. Mrs Maples survived with burns. Nineteen firefighters used 5600 gallons of water. the blaze followed kitchen flames to the attic.
Byrd Elementary School honors Mr. Ballard a fifth grade teacher and coordinator of safety patrol who served 10 years and was beloved for his discipline and caring. He lived in Aiken at 3355 Victoria Dr. A Sumter County native and Vietnam era Army veteran, Ballard held multiple civic roles and leaves widow Dorothy Moore Ballard, a Byrd kindergarten aide. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.
Joe Allbritton asked Tribune Co to extend his option to buy the Daily News beyond Friday to allow more cost-cutting talks with unions. Mayor Koch urged the extension and a deal on labor concessions, with Tribune optimistic about granting more time if advantageous.
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