05 Dec 1980
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1980
Page
1
Tomorrow Aiken at 10 a.m. Jackson at 11 a.m. Graniteville Warrenville Vaucluse at 4 30 p.m. Next Saturday New Ellenton 10 30 a.m. Midland Valley 2 p.m. North Augusta 3 p.m. Wagener 3 p.m.
A barium filled rocket launched from Eglin Air Force Base produced a pink and green light display across Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama for about an hour. Officials described it as a test to study whether ionized clouds affect aircraft and satellite communications, with future launches planned depending on weather.
The note hints at a pension possibility for Jennette, with more details promised on page 6R of the edition.
The U S unemployment rate fell to 7 5 percent in November while wholesale prices rose 0 6 percent, down from October s 0 8 percent. Gasoline and food prices climbed, with autos driving the deceleration in overall inflation and producers facing higher costs for several goods.
President Carter vows to veto a 9.1 billion appropriations bill with a anti busing amendment that would bar court ordered desegregation plans. He warns the move encroaches on executive power while lawmakers weigh overrides and stopgap funding for next year.
Twenty days remain to help Aiken County's needy as the Salvation Army Cheer Fund aims for 22 000 to aid holiday relief for families seniors and children. Donations may be mailed or dropped at 322 Gayle Ave Aiken with volunteers accepting assistance applications today through Wednesday. Contributions listed include 4042 50 raised so far with donors such as James L Wilkins H E Stevens Jr R A Brownback and others.
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