Textile employment rises in South Carolina in October
The U S Department of Labor reports South Carolina led an eight state Southeast rise in textile employment with 120 000 workers in October up 1 100 from September while year over year losses occurred in all eight states. Average earnings run 6 08 per hour in South Carolina with more favorable rates than Georgia and North Carolina.
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South Carolina
U.S. Department of Labor
North Carolina
Southeast
Georgia
Japanese copied U S Aiken Rotary Club told
Koji Uchida of Transco Textile Industries Ltd. of Augusta spoke to the Rotary Club of Aiken about Japan aligning with American ideas in management. He cited Japan’s rapid learning since opening, the team oriented culture, and shared textile industry challenges such as overcapacity and dumping. The club meets Mondays at the Ramada Inn with Raymond Mizell as president.
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Koji Uchida
Transco Textile Industries Ltd
Augusta
Uchida
Transco
Rotary Club of
Aiken
Japan
United States
Ralph Nader
Rotary Club
Ramada Inn
Raymond Mizell
Rotary Foundation Scholarships Open for 1984 85 Applicants
Rotary Foundation offers five scholarships to men and women for one academic year abroad to study or train in a host country. All costs including travel tuition and living expenses are covered. Applicants should demonstrate reading writing and speaking ability in the host country language. Contact Ron Newman at 649 4542 for forms.
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Rotary Foundation
Rotary
Ron Newman
Aiken Car Rental Firm Grows From Family Deal
Owens Auto Agency in Aiken expands from a father son car sales venture to a growing rental operation. Dave Owens and L B Owens started with seven cars and expect 25 to 50 rentals by year end while planning to build a large fleet. They offer lower rates than Hertz and Avis by renting cars bought on fleet pricing with six month usage requirements.
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Augusta
Owens Auto Agency
Aiken
Dave Owens
L.B
Barnwell
Owens
Michigan
L.B. Owens
Precision
Hertz
Avis
Whiskey Road
New Ellenton
Igan
Dave
Ginny Southworth
GM Recalls 1982 Trucks Over Aluminum Wheel Brake Risk
General Motors recalls about 1600 full size pickups and Blazers with aluminum wheels due to rear brake drum balance weight issues. The defect could loosen wheel studs or detach tire and wheel. Affected models include Chevrolet C-10 GMC C-15 Blazers and Jimmys. Owners will be notified to bring vehicles to dealers for inspection.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
Blazers
Jimmys
Harold Jackson
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Aiken Travel Agency
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York St
Chaplin
Aiken Technical College
Arthur G. Maxwell Jr
Reuben J. Washburn
John Horton
Southern Bell
Southern Bell Service Center
Aiken Standard
U.S
Aiken Car Rental Firm
Mari
Wani
Cassene
SUNDE
IGN
Emerson
Carton
Jounde
Rase
Eden H.D
Patte
Els Fur
Enington
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