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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1981
Page
5
HUD Secretary Samuel Pierce urges easing state and local building rules to cut new home costs by 20 to 33 percent. He told Municipal Association delegates that minor deviations in codes and zoning could spur urban redevelopment and expand affordable housing opportunities.
Former South Carolina congressman Mendel Davis says he would replace leftover campaign funds if he runs again, revealing he spent 42 000 dollars on personal expenses and about 75 000 of his own money over ten years in Congress. He blames media coverage for undermining government while noting legality under a 1979 law.
Thurkeil Graham 60, a former Gaffney resident, is charged in the murders of Emily Humphries 75 and Josephine Dawkins 66 and accused of stealing a pistol. Fairfax County says Graham left the scene after a Aug 14 flatbed crash on U S 1 injuring at least one.
Lawyers for Anderson College claim General Motors caused a fatal wreck in North Carolina that killed four tennis players and their coach Max Grubbs. The U S District Court action in Greenville proceeds before Judge Matthew Perry and may last a week or more.
The FBI cites over two million residential burglaries annually and a rising market for security devices. Guardmark’s Neil Solomon notes 610 million in sales in 1978 with forecasts of 2.5 billion by 1990. Burglary resistance relies on dead bolt locks, window locks, lighting, and alarm systems, with central monitoring cited as a costly option.
Secretary of State Haig planned talks with Kenya Zimbabwe and Rwanda ministers in Washington to dampen African hostility over U S policy on South Africa. The meeting aimed to set the stage for a U N special session on Namibia next weekend.
Washington AP reports women’s leaders quietly consider next steps if the Equal Rights Amendment misses the June 30 ratification deadline. They still hope for three more states to approve, while fundraising pivots and rhetoric stress lasting momentum beyond the ERA fight. Eleanor Smeal of NOW voices resolve that the movement will endure.
Yesteryear Log Homes promotes a dealer program with potential up to 4500 profit from log packages and turnkey erection options. Interested buyers must purchase a 15600 model home, usable as office or residence, secured by the model. Call 704/932-0137 to arrange training and details.
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