Deep Arctic Cold Grips Nation Amid Record Lows
The United States faced a fourth day of unprecedented cold as Arctic air produced subzero readings across the northern third of the nation. Sixty reports tied or broke records for the date with Eau Claire Wisconsin at 31 below and Harrison Wisconsin at 44 below, while wind chills near 70 below were forecast in some areas.
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America
Arctic
Pacific
Potomac
National Weather Service
Rockies
Great Lakes
Eau Claire
Wis
Chester
Minn
Mason City
Iowa
Williston
N.D
Harrison
Bismarck
Midwest cold snap forecast with mixed rain chances
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies tonight with a mid 30s low and northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow remains mostly cloudy with a 20 percent rain chance and a high near 50. Thursday brings more clouds and a chance of rain, while Friday and Saturday turn fair but colder.
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Midwest
Wichita
Kan
Satellite dishes bloom as private earth stations grow in Aiken County
Growth driven by deregulation and demand for variety in programming. Five dealers compete as Tom and Mike Mitchell of Antenna Masters report solid demand since private ownership was approved by the FCC in 1979. Prices range from 1500 to 2500 dollars. A 10 foot dish is recommended for good reception.
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Aiken County
Earth
Federal Communications Commission
Ceive
Tom
Mike Mitchell
Whiskey Road
Mitchells
Tom Mitchell
Mitchell
Houndslake
Mike
Antenna Masters
Phil Jones
Legal questions swirl over free satellite viewing rights
The FCC faces questions on the legality of receiving satellite signals without payment as private earth stations grow. Donna C. Gregg notes Section 605 may apply in theft of services cases and discusses ongoing lawsuits with no binding decisions yet.
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FCC
Donna C. Gregg
Dow, Lohnes & Albertson
Washington, D.C
Ms. Gregg
Christmas Years Funds Still Needed in Aiken County Drives
The Salvation Army aims for 33000 this year with mail appeals and a kettle drive through Dec 24. Funds support Christmas food checks toys and year round Army programs. Valley Empty Stocking Fund has raised 12000 last year and accepts contributions through Christmas Day at multiple P O boxes in Clearwater Langley and Graniteville.
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Aiken County
Salvation Army
Valley
Robert Melton
P.O
Aiken
Valley Empty Stocking Fund
Archie Dean
The
Clearwater
P.O. Box
Langley
Graniteville
the Salvation
Aiken’s William Perry Appears on Bob Hope Christmas Show
William Perry, Aiken’s All American football star, guest stars on Bob Hope Christmas program. Perry jokes about his 324 pound weight after resuming a diet. Letter requests readers to share open restaurants for seniors alone on Christmas Day.
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Aiken
William Perry
Bob Hope
Clemson
Hope
Perry
Uneven Flow Of Waste Water Costs Money, Authority Is Told
Beech Island PSA hears that un equalized inflow to the Horse Creek facility costs about 80000 dollars annually. Plant manager Stan Wagher cites high ph levels that halt bacteria, delaying waste processing for 48 hours. Four major customers are urged to hold back peak waste in holding tanks to even the flow.
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Beech Island
Horse Creek
Stan Wagher
Public Service Authority
Wagher
Graniteville Company
United Merchants and Manufacturers
Aiken
North Augusta
PSA
Roger LeDuc
Don Hartwig
C&s Bank
C&s
Bankers Trust
Robert M. Bell
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Reagan to hold White House news conference at 8 pm EST
President Reagan will hold his first formal White House news conference tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern in the Old Executive Office Building auditorium. Spokesman Larry Speakes said networks will carry the session, noting Christmas decorations in the East Room.
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Washington
Reagan
White House
Ence
Larry Speakes
Speakes
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