John Brooks Given 30 Years For Voluntary Manslaughter
A 19 year old, John Gordon Brooks, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter by a 12 jurors after deliberating 342 hours over the May 20 fatal beating and arson death of 20 year old Walter V. Slayton in New Ellenton. The jury delivered a 30 year prison sentence as Brooks showed relief when the verdict and sentence were announced.
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John Gordon Brooks
Brooks
New Ellenton
Walter V. Slayton
Slayton
Walter J. Bristow Jr
John Brooks
Community Christmas Aid Drives Under Way in Aiken Area
The Aiken Jaycees sponsor a Wal Mart shopping tour for underprivileged children on December 29, offering clothing and toys. Valley Empty Stocking Fund supports needy families with mail-in donations. Salvation Army contributions listed include numerous local donors totaling 1102 dollars.
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Wal-Mart
Jaycee
Aiken
The
Aiken Jaycees
Langley
Graniteville
Unemployment Rises to 8.4 Percent in November
Washington reports a six year high jobless rate of 8.4 percent in November with 9 million unemployed and 98 million employed. layoffs hit adults men and teens hard as recession deepens, signaling a weak holiday hiring season.
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Washington
Labor Department
Reagan
Aiken High Film Shown Featuring Archie Jordan
Aiken High classes were shown a film featuring Archie Jordan who, alongside other celebrities, issued warnings about alcohol and drug use. Jordan is a top songwriter and the son of Mr. and Mrs. J T Jordan of Aiken.
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Aiken High
Archie Jordan
Jordan
J.T. Jordan
Aiken
Aiken Merchants See Strong Holiday Gift Ideas This Year
Shoppers find filled lists as Rubik’s Cube and The Missing Link top popular items. Rainbow Collection highlights handcrafts and engraved ornaments while Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls remain favorites. Roberta’s Gift Shop notes balanced trade with Christmas china and Pulsar quartz watches driving sales.
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Aiken
Russ Johnson
J. B. White
Belk
Joe Wash
Angela Holley
Rainbow Collection
Kalmia Mall
Andy
Spode
Noritake
Elizabeth Bradberry
Bradberry
Laurens St. S.W
Barnes Proposes County Equipment Modernization Plan
Aiken County administrator W Scott Barnes proposes a 2.5 million capital upgrade for Public Works to replace deteriorating heavy landfill and road gear. He says continuing repairs is uneconomical and notes the council has 4.38 million bonding capacity with 48 items on the replacement list. The council accepted the plan as information at a Tuesday work session.
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Aiken County
County Public Works Department
W. Scott Barnes
Public Works Department
Barnes
Inside Today Gas Taxes May Rise See Page 8B
The article notes possible increases in fuel taxes and directs readers to page 8B for full details. It highlights potential policy changes and public interest in tax reform affecting drivers and state revenue.
Taxpayers Group Opposes School Board Autonomy Plan
Aiken County Taxpayers Association told four lawmakers they oppose the School Board's request for fiscal autonomy. Frank Murphy presented a petition pledging no tax increases to cover the board's 43 page renovations report. The board's 1982 83 financial statement notes a first year need of 13.3 million, adding to 34.5 million projected to sustain current programs. Murphy argued priorities disregard basic education and school safety.
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Aiken County Taxpayers Association
Aiken County
Frank Murphy
Association
Murphy
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Jeanie S. Roberson
Salvation Army
Gayle Dr
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C.M. Patterson
William FE. Marchant
M.W. Griffin
Nicholas J. Bell Jr
Gilbert E. McMillan
William H. Greer
Raphael DiFilippo
Hubert E. Teller
B.W. Healey
W.A. Johnston
Tediet
Dyches
Virginia C. Brantley
L.C. Storer
N.M. Meaker
Wesley E. Hawkins
Harold W.hoon
Chicago
Lake Shore Drive
Taxpayers’ Group
Autonomy
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