Williams Hearing Plan Dismissed by County Chairman
Aiken County Council chairman Harold Graybeal said there will be no public hearing for County Administrator Donnie J. Williams on August 31. He criticized Cleve Edmunds for pushing a hearing and noted the charges against Williams remain unlisted by the four councilmen. Williams’ attorney Julian Salley said a letter clarifying positions is being prepared and no response has been received from the councilmen.
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Donnie J. Williams
Harold V. Graybeal
Aiken County
Graybeal
Cleve Edmunds
Edmunds
Cleve
Salley
Williams
Calm Period Expected at Soufriere Volcano
Olivier Stirn said a calm period of at least 20 days is expected around the Soufriere volcano as evacuees may return to fields by Monday with nightly escorts. He urged farmers to keep radios on for updates if activity increases.
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Pointe-A-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Olivier Stirn
Stirn
Marcos Visits Devastated Cotabato City After Quakes
President Ferdinand E Marcos and wife flew to Cotabato City to view quake and tidal wave devastation. NDC reports 3131 bodies counted 3117 missing, many swept to sea. Over 150000 homeless 60000 in relocation camps.
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Manila
The
Philippines
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Cotabato City
Mindanao
National Disaster Coordinating Center
Marcos
Mrs Dole Considers Resigning From Federal Trade Commission
Mrs Dole 40 of Salisbury North Carolina wife of Republican vice presidential candidate Sen Robert Dole said she would consider resigning from the Federal Trade Commission. She noted potential conflicts between her campaigning role and her FTC duties as she served in a series of government posts before Nixon era.
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Kansas City
Mary Elizabeth Dole
Salisbury
N.C
Federal Trade Commission
Robert Dole
Kansas
Dole
Duke University
Nixon
Pee Guerre
Sen. Dole
South Carolina Walkout Targets Dent Not Martinski
In Kansas City AP report, a South Carolina delegation walked out on the convention floor early Thursday morning. John Courson of Columbia, a Ronald Reagan delegate, said the protest aimed at Ford campaign hardball tactics and not at Sherry Shealy Martzinski. Courson cited remarks by Dent accusing Thurmond and Gov. Edwards of secret meetings at the Governor's Mansion.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Dent
Sherry Shealy Martschnik
South Carolina
John Courson
Columbia
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Dent
South
Strom Thurmond
James B. Edwards
Courson
Thurmond
Reagan
Governor's Mansion
Nonaligned Leaders Return Home After Summit
Sri Lanka report says leaders of the nonaligned movement returned home from an 85 nation four day summit in which they called for a new international economic order and criticized the United States and Western allies. Communist and socialist states were spared harsh words while declarations condemned the West in general terms. The economic statement language was restrained.
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Colombo
Sri Lanka
United States
19 More Blacks Killed In Africa Riots
AP reports 19 more black civilians died in three days of rioting near Port Elizabeth as South Africa endures at least 252 deaths since mid June. Port Elizabeth remained tense with more bodies found, a police spokesman said.
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Africa
Johannesburg
South Africa
Port Elizabeth
Billboard on Whiskey Road Draws Attention in Local News
A billboard on Whiskey Road features a bold SEX message with small print about jeans. Photographer Murry Sill aimed for a striking shot at the Recreation Department Pet Show while close to an eight foot boa constrictor. A softball game sparked tension as Mike Facciolo awarded a blue ribbon, and Triangle Pontiac beat Ver non's Chevrolet 19 to 8. William Vernon could have helped his team if he played, while R. G. Flynt Sr. reached first base.
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Whiskey Road
Aiken Standard
Murry Sill
Recreation Department
Mike Facciolo
Triangle Pontiac
Vernon
Chevrolet
William
Bill
R. G. Flynt Sr
Ford Team Ready Eager For Debate
AP dispatch from Kansas City notes Gerald Ford and Robert Dole cementing unity after the Republican convention as Ford challenges Carter to face the issues in debate. Carter urged dialogues to fully compare programs, while Reagan urged unity as he addressed delegates and pledged behind Ford.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Kansas City, Mo
Middle America
Gerald R Ford
Robert Dole
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Carter
Plains
Ronald Reagan
Nancy
Dottie Brings Rain With Storm Watch In Effect
Tropical storm Dottie brings rain and thunderstorms to the Aiken area with a 60 percent precipitation chance tonight and 20 percent tomorrow. Scattered showers possible Sunday as coastal areas face a hurricane watch. Temperatures stay mild with a low in the upper 60s tonight. Tomorrow's high expected in the 70s.
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Dottie
Aiken
PSA Seeks Quick Sign-off on Horse Creek Plant Trunk Lines
Aiken County Public Service Authority aims to sign the trunk line contract for the $31 million Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment plant as soon as the September 2 referendum passes. Arthur Pew Construction Co. of Chamblee Ga. is the apparent low bidder with prices valid 90 days. The PSA plans 68 miles of future line extension and holds a public meeting Monday at 7 30 p m.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Wagher
PSA
Horse Creek
Aiken Tec
Salley Mayor Credits Involvement for Small Town Growth
Mayor Jack Able of Salley in Aiken County says involvement drives the town and that municipal government is a hobby for him. Salley, near the Orangeburg line, has about 570 residents and a growing housing shortage. Salley Manufacturing Co. employs 375 to 400 workers and strengthens the community. The mayor cites rural rebound, county cooperation, and a biannual mayors’ meeting as aids. The Chittlin Strut boosted unity and funds the treasury, supporting needed improvements for the poorer residents.
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Salley
Jack Able
Able
Aiken
Orangeburg
Salley Manufacturing Co
South Carolina
Washington
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Betty Ford
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