Hollings Calls L-Reactor Startup a Mistake
Senator Hollings urges a full environmental impact study before reactivating the L-Reactor at Savannah River Plant. He notes potential hazards from discharging cooling water into Steel Creek, risking cesium contamination of the Savannah River and public health. Thurmond, while not seeking a full study now, cautions against delays and seeks more information.
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Washington
Ernest F. Hollings
Savannah River
Strom Thurmond
Hollings
Department of Energy
Donald P. Hodel
DOE
Department
South Carolina
Thurmond
Georgia
Belvedere Tax Debate Opens Line to Abolish District
Aiken County Council left open the possibility of abolishing the Belvedere Water and Sewer District tax levy after residents Dan Samowski and Douglas Treadway filed a 1095-signature petition seeking cancellation of the levy and abolition of district tax power. The group asks the county to bar the treasurer from accepting payments for the tax.
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Aiken County
Belvedere
Bill Horton
Belvedere Water and Sewer Commission
Dan Samonski
Aiken County Council Pushes Courthouse Plan
The Aiken County Council adopted the special advisory committee’s majority report on a new Judicial Center. It authorizes an architectural contract with Wells Law Group Architects and directs bond planning for construction and renovation at the courthouse site. Debates centered on unfinished basement space and probate judge offices with minor amendments proposed.
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Aiken County Judicial Center
Aiken
Scott Barnes
Bob Bell
Ralph Cullinan
Bill Clyburn
Warner
Cullinan
Aiken County Museum
Aiken County
Richland Avenue
Christmas Help Arrives in Aiken County Gifts Tour
Aiken County residents are urged to support charity efforts as the Aiken Jaycees plan a Christmas shopping tour on December 18. Volunteers will escort underprivileged children selected by the Department of Social Services to purchase clothing and gifts, followed by a celebratory party.
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Aiken County
Aiken Jaycees
Aiken
Jaycees
North Augusta adopts 1963 budget amid empty council chambers
North Augusta City Council approved a 1963 budget of 5 242 903 with a unanimous final vote on a 2.95 mill increase that raises the tax levy to 88 mills. The general fund totals 2 790 767 and includes a 5 percent across the board city employee pay raise costing 95 672 plus park and recreation labor addition and a street sweeper purchase. The council cited slow growth and reduced federal and state funds to justify the hike.
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Samonski
Belvedere
Samowski
Homer McGee
Sarnowski
Commission
North Augusta
Parks and Recreation Department
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IID
Phil Jones
Council
John Wells
Wells
Billie K. Trapp Fa
Debt Services
Public Services
Public Utilities Fund
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