South Carolina tax blamed for losing SRP bids
Margaret Holley of Aiken Office Supply and Book Store says a 4 percent sales tax on federal purchases by South Carolina vendors drives up SRP bids. She estimates losses near 300000 in three months and argues state taxes push contracts to out of state firms, despite some SRP business remaining. Bassham of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce cites potential losses over 100 million annually to out of state vendors.
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Margaret Holley
SRP
South Carolina
du Pont
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Bassham
Aiken Standard
S.C. Merchants Association
State Chamber of Commerce
Aiken
Raleigh, N.C
Holley
Aiken and North Augusta Appeal Preliminary Census Figures
Aiken plans to appeal its preliminary census count claiming higher population and will file within 10 days. North Augusta also intends to appeal its 13 374 figure amid 454 vacancies 8 4 percent of housing stock and ongoing vacancy checks. The cities audit building permits water taps power records and annexations for disparities while a census hotline aids overlooked residents.
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North Augusta
Charles B. Martin
Martin
Census Bureau
Aiken
Roland H. Windham
Strickland
Washington Republican’s quip sparks barroom brawl in Carter country
A inebriated Republican in Washington State at an Aiken oasis proclaims Jimmy Carter a horse’s neck. He is knocked down by a large man who retorts that it isn’t Carter country but horse country. The shaken Republican recovers and comments on the reception.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Washington Republican
Carter Country
Inside Today Aiken County Today Highlights
A summary of local events features books, classifieds, comics, the community calendar, Dear Abby, editorials, obituaries, church notices, sports, TV listings, weather, and entertainment. Notable items include community happenings, obituaries, and regional features.
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Aiken County Today
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South Carolina Bingo Law To Be Revised Next Year
South Carolina lawmakers plan revisions to the June bingo law. The 1980 General Assembly passed the current bill with defects to be cured next year. The proposed changes add record keeping tax reporting a 4 percent gross proceeds tax under 18 bans and tax funding for public schools.
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South Carolina
General Assembly
S.C
Daniel R. McLeod
Aiken County
McLeod
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Ken Moore
Kennedy Shifts Philadelphia Fight to New York Convention
Senator Edward M. Kennedy moves his campaign to New York for the Democratic convention to persuade delegates to back him over President Carter. Carter aides plan to lobby delegates and Mr Kennedy signals work on his acceptance speech. Strauss warns no delegates will be released after the opening night vote.
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New York
Edward M. Kennedy
Carter
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Park Avenue
Robert Strauss
Strauss
Courthouse Annex Proposed For Aiken County Court Complex
Aiken County Council committee headed by Medwell Hill recommends a two story annex behind the courthouse with space for registrar of mesne conveyance coroner solicitor public defender and Master In Equity. The plan includes renovation relocation and new parking rather than a new building.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Council
Medwell Hill
Billie K. Trapp
Walter C. Guy
Homer L. McGee
Registrar of Mesne Conveyance
Public Defender
Hill
Master In Equity
Richland Avenue
Aiken Standard
Park Avenue
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce
County Council
East Aiken
Council Committee
Family Court
Trapp and Clyburn Back Carter Delegation Stance
Aiken County sends two close minded delegates to the Democratic National Convention for Carter. Billie Trapp and William Clyburn oppose an open convention and urge delegates to uphold primary commitments. Clyburn supports keeping party rules while not closing minds. Other party topics include the dump Carter movement and Libya ties.
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Aiken County
Billie Trapp
William C
Bill) Clyburn
Carter
New York
Aiken
Clyburn
Democratic Party
Dump Carter
Lybia
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Aiken, N.A
Michael D
Mike) Strickland
Chris Hall
Ian Moore
Elizabeth Harrington
John T. Campbell
Bill Clyburn
Sue H. Roe
Trapp
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