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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1984
Page
1
A brief item notes Parsons drops a legal action listed on page 2B with a concise update suitable for classifieds style and calendar entries. The sparse snippet implies changes in a local docket or personal matter without sensational detail. Named parties or organizations are not elaborated in the fragment.
Aiken Councilman Mike McElhaney campaigns to win the council chair role by gathering about 2,400 signatures before the noon deadline to qualify for the November ballot. He plans to run as an independent if the petitions succeed and expects no major issues with certification.
The passage notes a 40 percent chance of rain tonight with increasing chances Friday, then easing as the weather stays mostly in the western region through Sunday. Residents should monitor local forecasts for any changes.
A Broadway project finds Theresa hiring a former Massachusetts native to coach her on an authentic Boston accent. Accent lessons are being conducted by phone, aiding her portrayal at the Garden Theatre Festival.
Reverend Jesse Jackson says he will not seek the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina in 1984. He cites national responsibilities and his Rainbow Coalition work, pledging to focus on voter registration and turnout while remaining active in the South and supporting Cecil Williams in SC Democratic efforts.
A three judge fed era panel endorsed an interim South Carolina Senate reapportionment plan that could shuffle local hopefuls. If approved, Fred B. Christensen of Aiken and Charles E. Goodman of New Ellenton may seek the same District 24 seat, with Goodman weighing options after considering an alternative plan from the NAACP. Irene K. Rudnick supports the interim map increasing Aiken County two senate seats, while Sen. Tommy Moore currently represents the area. Primary set for Sept 4 under the nine black majority districts.
Aiken County public schools digest the Education Improvement Act of 1984 a 217 million reform package. Superintendent Dr Robert W Paskel calls the plan awesome as administrators map implementation including salary boosts and end of half days while new attendance rules remain to be resolved. Board to review proposals at 7 30 p m Tuesday in district offices 843 Edgefield Ave N W. County's share for the year 6 532 million.
The Aiken Standard announces a $50 first prize for the heaviest tomato squash and watermelon in three categories. Iff Baker Graniteville has the heaviest tomato Elizabeth DeHaven Aiken the heaviest squash and David Williams Perry the heaviest watermelon. Entry is at 24 Rutland Drive during weekday hours and closes 5 30 p.m. Friday August 17.
John Clark and Carlene Clark of Langley will travel to Atlanta to root for the Braves on August 11. Clark won the Aiken Standard Braves contest by correctly predicting the team’s second place finish after a July 6 game and the winning percentage 515. Barbara Mitchell of Langley also matched the placement and percentage, but John’s entry was drawn from among correct entries. He receives four Braves tickets for the August 11 game.
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