One Dollar Gas Near as Pumps Set for Liter Pricing
Gas stations consider pricing by the liter as pumps convert to metric. Shell, Texaco back liter pricing while Amoco and Gulf Oil explore four-digit pumps. In Atlanta area, half-gallon pricing is a likely interim step with clear pump labeling.
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Shell
Texaco
Edwin
Buddy) Platt
Platt
Bob Crosby
Amoco
Atlanta
Crosby
Gulf Oil
Mike Kumpf
Gulf Stations
Kumpf
Aiken County
Elizabeth Harrington
Extra Service Charges Debated By Aiken Gas Stations
A DOE rule effective yesterday requires stations to offer free wash windshields and inspections or set explicit fees. Local managers largely favor keeping these extras free citing customer reliance. a few consider charging later. enkele comments from Jeff Tomlinson, W B Simmons, William Dunbar, Harvey Johnson reflect mixed plans.
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Department of Energy
Aiken
Jeff Tomlinson
Richland Avenue
Texaco
W.B. Simmons
Simmons Shell
William Dunbar
Dunbar
Amoco
Harvey Johnson
Kalmia Plaza
Exxon
Haig presses for stronger defense before SALT II vote
Gen. Alexander Haig urged the Senate to set aside SALT II to bolster U S defenses and cited Soviet nuclear buildup. He joined calls for higher defense spending as a condition for ratifying SALT II and warned of strategic imbalance if unchecked. Senator Cranston predicted ratification with a plan for increased military spending and deeper nuclear cuts in SALT III talks.
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Washington
Alexander Haig
Europe
Senate
Haig
Alan Cranston
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Soviet Union
Armed Services Committee
U.S. S
Clearwater Plant Cuts 80 Jobs in Recession Warning
United Merchants and Manufacturers Inc laid off 80 workers at its Clearwater Finishing Plant in Aiken County, with 60 more previously leaving. Plant manager Guy Thompson cites recession signals similar to 1974, as economists Barbara Feinn and Andy Laurent warn South Carolina’s textiles reliance worsens downturns while diversification and new investment offer some hope.
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Aiken County
United Merchants and Manufacturers Inc
Clearwater
Guy Thompson
Thompson
Barbara Feinn
South Carolina
Feinn
Andy Laurent
State Division of Research and Statistical Analysis
Frank Chapman
South Carolina National Bank
Laurent
Amtrak out under congressional plan trims network
The Senate 89 11 approves a House formula likely to close about 20 percent of Amtrak's 22 700 mile system. Sen Russell Long says trains waste limited resources while the Southern Crescent is likely spared.
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Washington
Amtrak
Carter
Senate
Russell Long
D-La
Commerce Surface Transportation Subcommittee
Southern Crescent
Gaver of Greentree Featured in Classic on Trainers
Classic magazine highlights Jack Gaver son of John Gaver in a feature on father and son horse trainers. Aiken noted as winter training site for Greentree Stable. Article mentions local reactions to TV cutoffs for national sports events and quotes on beach plans and energy conservation by Vi Menken.
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Jack Gaver
Greentree
Classic Magazine
Jack
John Gaver
Aiken
Funds Request Sent To Columbia For HUD Grant
Aiken County forwards a $2.5 million Housing and Urban Development grant request to Columbia for the New Hope housing project in Horse Creek Valley. County Attorney Williams refused to sign a form designating Warner as CEO, risking funding if August deadline passes.
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Columbia
Carrol H. Warner
Aiken County
Warner
HUD
John Henry Williams
Williams
United States
New Hope
Horse Creek Valley
Chances Slim For Demos Bid On Gas Rationing
Democratic leaders push a standby gasoline rationing bill toward President Carter but face slim odds of quick passage before Congress recess. The House bill passed 263 to 159 but was deemed unacceptable by Senate leaders amid numerous amendments.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Senate
House
John Dingell
D-Mich
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Senate Energy Committee
Hill Fires One-Hitter See Page 1B
Local roundup notes a Hill team striking with a one run performance in a decisive game. Details appear on page 1B alongside additional sports coverage and related results.
Bell Says It Needs More Money
Southern Bell Telephone Co. plans to ask the Public Service Commission for another rate increase in South Carolina in the coming days. Poor rate relief and years of reduced earnings compel the request, though the exact amount was not disclosed. District manager Charlie Jacobs cited continued inflation and rising costs.
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Columbia
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Public Service Commission
South Carolina
Charlie Jacobs
Commission
Southern Bell
North Carolina
Utility Commission
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Kathryn Smith
Andreas Daiber
Houndslake Country Club
Am&m
Graniteville Company
Bill Johnson
Colorado
Jeff Burroughs
Laurens Street
LSP
Vi Menken
Pixie Baxter
Council
Planning Commission
Demos
Dear Abby Ecology
Erma Bombeck
Bell
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