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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1972

Page

2

Insurance rate hike sought for South Carolina homeowners

The Insurance Services Office asked the South Carolina Insurance Department at a hearing to approve an 11.2 percent rate increase for homeowners. The group estimates about 4 percent of SC homeowners would be affected and seeks a $100 deductible from the current $50.

Columbia South Carolina The Insurance Services Office South Carolina Insurance Department Charles Koon

South Carolina Drug Education Needs Quadrupled Funding

Sen Ralph Gasque told a State House hearing that South Carolina must raise drug education funding to 1 million dollars annually. State agencies urged continued funding and noted long term evaluation will be necessary. They discussed therapy for prisoners and aftercare services as vital, with methadone aiding withdrawal but not curing addiction. The center near Columbia reports a 40-60 addict to alcoholic ratio, down from 20-80.

Columbia South Carolina Ralph Gasque Marion State House

Five Plead Guilty in $96,000 Trousers Theft Case

Five defendants pleaded guilty in a federal case involving the theft of an interstate shipment of 11,983 Levi Strauss trousers valued at 96 thousand dollars. Sentences ranged from 15 years to probation. several defendants receive prison terms and probation with parole eligibility. James Thomas Vineyard of Knoxville awaits sentencing as he recovers in hospital.

Greenville Levi Strauss Knoxville Tenn Charlotte Cecil Milton Hendricks Wofford L. Matthis Spartanburg Albert Eugene Burns Haleyville Ala Johnny Lee Mathis Wofford Matthis

Five die in Florence truck car collision with twins among victims

In Florence a car swerved into a heavy tanker truck killing five of nine aboard. Victims include 15 year old twins John and Don James and 16 year old Gary Gee and 15 year old Michael. Four others are hospitalized in critical condition. The truck was owned by R L Jordan Oil and driven by Charles Reeves of Pineville. In separate note, Wofford College gets 10000 and South Carolina State College 201651 federal grants for research and education programs.

Florence John Don James Gary Gee Michael Quince McCallister Rt. 2 Effingham Eaddy Melvin James Twins Johnny Pompey Johnny Ruth Gordon R. L. Jordan Oil Co Charlotte Charles E. Reeves Pineville, N.C

Daniel Acquires Goldston Transfer Inc in Diversifying Move

Daniel International Corp announces agreement to acquire all stock of Goldston Transfer Inc Eden North Carolina a transport leasing firm expanding Daniels diversification beyond construction sources say the deal broadens the company’s transportation and logistics footprint.

Greenville Daniel International Corp Goldston Transfer, Inc Eden N. C Daniels

Aiken Standard Contact and Pricing Details

Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends from Aiken SC. Post Office Box 456 124 Rutland Drive. Rates shown include per week by carrier 1 7 monthly 22 08 by year and various mail options. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken SC Aiken S.C Associated Press

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