11 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1977
Page
1
The article outlines reports of a sea monster in Loch Ness gathered by Walter Szykitka and Robert J Durant. Notable witnesses include John Mackay and Rev. W E Hobbes who described a large creature with a head larger than its neck and multiple humps.
Wholesale prices fell for the second month in a row in July, led by drops in farm and processed foods. The 0.1 percent index decline followed a 0.7 percent drop the prior month, marking the first consecutive two month decline since 1976.
President Carter to receive a personal report from his negotiators on the Pan American Canal handover pact set for 2000. Ambassadors Linowitz and Bunker return from Panama to brief Carter as the White House resumes after his Plains Georgia vacation.
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance completes a rapid Middle East swing Briefs Assad in Damascus and plans talks with Sadat in Alexandria He also meets Jordanian King Hussein and heads to London Atherton to brief Saudi leaders on the mission
Forecasters predict hot conditions with a chance for rain in the Aiken area. Tonight has a 20 percent chance of rain, and showers are expected tomorrow with a 30 percent probability. Tonight's low should be in the low 70s, with weekend forecasts calling for partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures.
Edwin Kelly Toole, son of Sidney and Sandra Toole, flown by helicopter from Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia for treatment on June 23, is reported to be doing well at home. He weighs 4 pounds 6 ounces. Strom Thurmond campaign aides allegedly plan fundraising via signed baby diapers, a rumor from a questionable source noting two supposed benefits.
A brief note reports a lively event at Watson's Clubs, which authorities declare illegal. The item hints at ongoing legal scrutiny and references further details on page 14.
The city secures a $202,565 Economic Development Administration grant for a public safety training facility beside the Public Works Center. The project, part of a broader $268,000 plan, includes classrooms indoor pistol range training tower and firefighter drills. Additional funds come from a Highway Safety Grant and city budget reserves.
A $35 parking ticket near a fire hydrant led police to David Berkowitz the man linked to the Son of Sam killings. Police found two shotguns and a .44 revolver in his apartment and confirmed the weapon used in Moskowitz’s murder. He surrendered without resistance and was to be arraigned.
Aiken County officials discuss a potential business license as a new revenue source. County Administrator L C Greene says the idea is in talking stages and could provide about 300 000 annually, with taxes as the other option. Carroll H Warner notes it is one of two avenues to raise the annual budget.
Rescue squads in Aiken County say they oppose any special tax districts even as they fund operations through donations United Way and county taxes Campbell chairman of the county association notes budgets around 25000 dollars with less than 1000 dollars left for the year Lackey of Belvedere North Rescue Squad says that squad has 396 dollars in the bank and monthly costs around 500 while recently buying a new ambulance United Way foresees about 6000 dollars next year and the Belvedere North Augusta unit serves Richmond County Georgia beyond Aiken County SQUADS noted for page 2 continued coverage
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