Carter Begins Search For U N Ambassador
President Carter plans a careful selection of a new U N ambassador after Andrew Young resigns over unauthorized talks with the PLO. Young met with Carter and Vance before resigning, and the Security Council resumes debate on Palestinian statehood later this month.
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Washington
Andrew Young
U.S
United Nations
Palestine Liberation Organization
U.N
White House
Carter
Young
Ing
Security Council
Cyrus R. Vance
New York
Treatment Facility Delayed in North Augusta
The Horse Creek Pollution Facility start date slipped from mid July to late August and early September as project manager Stanley K. Wagher cites electrical malfunctions and a leaking pipe joint. Freshwater testing continues while repairs finish and the plant fills, with an estimated five to ten days needed after corrections before waste introduction. Construction began in April 1977 and the facility costs about $38 million.
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North Augusta
Horse Creek
Stanley K. Wagher
Wagher
Possum Hunter Shines in Aiken Church Softball Rescue
John M Hunter known as Possum rose from bench to win a game for the Presbyterian Elders in the Aiken church league earning a berth in the championship. The piece contrasts him with Catfish Hunter of the major leagues.
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Catfish
Hunter
Aiken
Possum
John M
Potential conflict probes at LSCOG executive committee
Lower Savannah Council of Governments faces an executive committee inquiry into a personnel matter. The motion to consult a labor attorney and ethics commission follows discussions about director James L. Hammond Jr. Hammond’s alleged conflict stems from his role with Atlantic Trading Company where he is a director and incorporator. Other board members include David L. Davis Julie Adams Khaled Al Jamil. Hammond is on vacation and return date noted.
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Lower Savannah
Jack Croft
Allendale
LSCOG
James L. Hammond Jr
Boyd Rose
Department of Commerce
Atlanta
Croft
Hammond
Rose
South Atlantic Trading Company
David L. Davis
East Aiken
Julie Adams
Aiken
Khaled al Jamil
London
England
Orren E. Byrd Jr
DSS Audits Former Aiken County Hospital Settlement Review
The South Carolina Department of Social Services audits the Medicare settlement for the former Aiken County Hospital as part of a state wide review of 25 facilities for the year ended June 30 1974. DSS requests facility records and notes possible errors in the 1974 cost reporting and plans audits with an exit conference and potential appeal.
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Aiken County Hospital
South Carolina
Department of Social Services
Charles Goff
Goff
DSS
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Virgil L. Conrad
Conrad
Aiken
Carrol H. Warner
John H. Williams
Diefenbaker Dies at 83 Former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker dead
Ex prime minister John Diefenbaker died at his Ottawa home after rising early and working in his den. He was 83 and had served as Conservative leader from 1957 to 1963, overseeing a strong economy and a landslide reelection in 1958. He is survived by no children. His two wives Edna Brower and Olive Palmer predeceased him.
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Ottaway (Ap
John Diefenbaker
Canada
Keith Martin
Fenbaker
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Diefenbaker
North Pole
China
Edna Mae Brower
Olive Palmer
Conservatives
Girls and a dog through a photographer’s lens
Leigh Garrett, 13, and Goober the dog are among many friends captured by Aiken Standard photographer Elizabeth Harrington. The feature showcases community ties and child friendly moments photographed around town.
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Dog
Man
Leigh Garrett
Goober
Aiken Standard
Elizabeth Harrington
Calendar snippet hints at today’s events and columns
A fragmented calendar page lists sections for Today also 5A 5B 4B and 2A 4A 1B with column references. Readable parts indicate a daily schedule and feature areas across pages 5A 5B 4B 2A 4A 1B.
United Way Sets $575000 Goal for Aiken Campaign
The United Way of Aiken County announces a 575000 goal for 1979 to fund last year’s services. President Mackie Walker cites a 9.5 percent rise from 1978 and the campaign opens with the Industrial Advanced Gifts drive led by Dr. Thomas Gould Jr. and Charles Ensor with a Sept. 20 general campaign start.
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Thomas Gould Jr
United Way
Charles Ensor
Ensor
United Way Fund
Lynne Katonak
Aiken County
Mackie Walker
Savannah River Laboratory
FMC Corp
Robert Kuhn
Therm- O-Disc
Robert Barnett
Universal Manufacturing
Wayne Poole
Amoco Plastics
Tom Maurice
Southeastern Clay
Derrick Derrick Confident On Energy Solutions For America
Rep. Butler Derrick of South Carolina spoke to agricultural commissioners in Aiken and Edgefield counties about energy and inflation. He urged patience, said results will take years, and proposed a Mexico natural gas contract as part of energy strategy while noting synthetic fuels could aid farmers.
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America
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Derrick
Edgefield
Mexico
Carter
Palmetto
John Simmons
Aiken
Congress
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Zehdi Labib Terzi
Israel
Robert Strauss
Middle East
Lin Smithwick
Eck
Aiken Cou
Dear Abby
Erma Bor
Derrick Hope
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