Allen Destroys Jamaica As Hurricane Allen Hits Caribbean
Hurricane Allen struck Jamaica with winds near 135 mph and at least 18 deaths reported. The storm also brushed Haiti causing widespread damage in the southwest, with bridges flooded and buildings roofless. Haitian officials declared disaster areas as aid requests counted.
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Waste Label Protested Over Hazardous DNP Shipment in Aiken
John Sonneborn objects to labeling 132 drums of 2 4 Dinitrophenol as waste. The Lower Savannah Environmental Control Office investigates the import of highly pure DNP, intended for processing in Aiken, with sale restricted to foreign markets until refined.
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Aiken
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Democrats Air Gripes as TV Debate Highlights Convention
Aides to President Carter and Senator Kennedy reach a joint agreement to debate key convention rules and policy disagreements on prime time television. The plan centers on the rules vote that could nominate Carter on the first ballot and signals party unity efforts amid anticipated turbulent sessions. Kennedy discusses running mate options with Byrd and Jackson while Carter promotes civil rights and minority appointments at the National Urban League convention in New York City.
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Washington
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New York City
Weatherman Critiques Politics Amid Election Heat
Bob Smith of Channel 12 told the North Augusta Rotary Club that most weathermen avoid politics except during elections when hot air circulates. A disgruntled vacationer joked that vacation means discovering where to avoid next year and that a resort is where the tired grow more tired.
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Channel 12
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North Augusta Considers Odd-Even Lawn Watering Rule
North Augusta City Council votes to implement a voluntary odd-even lawn watering plan effective immediately. Odd houses water Sundays and even houses Saturdays to ease weekend water demand. City Administrator Martin notes the aim is to spread load, with exceptions if fire protection is at risk.
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Henry R. McKenney
Southern Roadbuilders Inc
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Lake Avenue
McKenney
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Aiken Woman Wins South Carolina Chicken Prize in May
Florence Brewer won first place in the South Carolina Chicken Cooking Contest for Chicken Mini-Drumsticks earning a spot in the 32nd National Chicken Cooking Contest in Atlanta. The state prize includes $100 and travel expenses for a three day national cook off at the Omni International Hotel with a grand prize of $10,000. Brewer invented her hors d oeuvres recipe 20 years ago and plans to cook on a gas stove provided for the national event.
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Florence Brewer
Aiken
South Carolina
Omni International Hotel
National Broiler Council
Atlanta Gas and Light Company
Brewer
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