Vacancy Signs Pop Up Across Coastal Tourism Market
Nonspecific observers note a 10 to 12 percent rise in room counts since last season while reservations lag. Prices drop to 30 40 dollars for oceanfront rooms as 1985 sees more travelers nationwide. Discount airfares and strong dollar push trips to destinations like Los Angeles. Concerns grow over Grand Strand traffic publicity deterring weekend visitors.
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Pastoor
Tom Taylor
Condotels of America Inc
Japan Air Lines 747 Crashes Near Tokyo Area
Reports say the Japan Airlines 747 strayed off course while aiming for Yokota Air Base 21 miles west of Tokyo. The pilot requested an emergency landing after a door problem. Yokota gave clearance at 6 54 p.m. Thunderstorms and a search by police and Self Defense Force followed the crash near the base.
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Yokota Air Base
U.S. Air Force Base
Tokyo
Japan Broadcasting
Yokota
Ministry of Transport
Ano
Nymity
Joseph Cotton
U.S
Isao Shimozaki
Nagano
Aiken School Board To Meet Tuesday
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold an executive session Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Education Center to discuss personnel employment and student appeals.
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Aiken County
Riley to Speak to School Group
Governor Richard W. Riley will address a school group in Aiken County. The Aug. 30 reception runs 4 to 5 30 p.m. at South Aiken High School, hosted by the Consolidated School District of Aiken County and the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce.
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Richard W. Riley
Aiken County
Greater Aiken
Dillon Girl Crowned Junior Miss South Carolina
Jenny Hamilton of Dillon was named Junior Miss South Carolina at a Saturday pageant, also winning Creative and Performing Arts. She receives a $2,000 scholarship and gift certificates, with Lu Parker, Laurie Kerhoulas, Shelly Frye, and Amy Henry as finalists. Caroline Bowers won Spirit of Junior Miss. The new title will go on to the national competition in Mobile, Alabama.
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Jenny Hamilton
Dillon
South Carolina
USCA
Miss Hamilton
Lu Parker
Hampton
Laurie Kerhoulas
Greenwood
Shelly Frye
Lexington
Amy Henry
Anderson
Caroline Bowers
Lancaster
Cindy White
Aitken
Penny Carter
North Augusta
Midland Valley
Patti McElveen
Rec Department Sets Swim Classes
The Aiken County Recreation Center starts registration for the final two week swimming session from August 12 to 23. The lesson costs and schedules include 8:30 to 9:30 for Beginners, 10:30 to 11:30 for Advanced Beginners, and 11:30 to 12:30 for Intermediate. Call 663-6142 to register.
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Aiken County Recreation Center
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Laurens St
Parly
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Citizens For Life Will
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