Oil Production Ceases In Iran Amid Protests
Iran halted oil production as demonstrations against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi intensified. Fuel shortages hit Tehran with 18 of 108 gas stations empty. the Senate planned a Saturday session to review the crisis. Banks shut or limited withdrawals as unrest spread to multiple cities.
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Tehran
Iran
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Senate
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Shiraz
Isfahan
Tabriz
Sanjan
Kerman
Ayatullah Taleghani
Allah Akhbar
God Is Great
Sition
Ayatullah Khomaini
Paris
Ahmed Beni-Ahmed
Unity and Freedom
SAVAK
Bradley Couple Move Sparks New Year Talk in Chattanooga
Frank and Brook Bradley plan a move to Chattanooga Tennessee. The dining room in the new house is small and may force meals in the yard. The Laurens Street Philosopher reflects on the incoming 1979 urging people to acclaim not just the new year but the endurance of the old.
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Frank
Brook Bradley
Chattanooga
Tenn
Laurens Street
LSP
Mottel Named North Augusta Chamber Head
Wil liam J. Mottel, plant manager of the Savannah River Plant, named chamber president for 1979. Gerald McNeal selected as president elect and Tom Murphy named treasurer. Board members elected include Hammond Burkhalter Elisabeth Thurmond and Peggy Williamson. William R Wilcox appointed to a one-year term on the board.
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North Augusta
Greater North Augusta
1979 Can Be Good For Textiles in South Carolina
James F. Magarahan of the South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association predicts 1979 can be favorable for the textile industry if imports and government regulations stay low. He cites no tariff cuts and restraint on costly rules as key. He notes 142,000 production workers employed in 1978, down 2,300 from 1977.
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Columbia
South Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association
James F. Magarahan
Magarahan
M. Lowenstein & Sons Inc
Lyman
South Carolina Employment Security Commission
Fossil Fuel Frugality Moves Into 1979 Spotlight
Energy planners foresee a year of frugality as oil production dips and prices rise. The piece urges motorists to improve mileage through proper car maintenance, fuel‑saving idle reduction, gentle acceleration, and avoiding tailgating, citing DOE and DHPT guidance.
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Monte Carlo
Iran
United States
Department of Energy
DOE
South Carolina
DHPT
Hospitals Announce 6 Percent Room Rate Increase
Aiken Community Hospital and University Hospital Augusta will raise room rates by about six percent starting Monday. ACH list shows increases across all private and semi private and extended care rooms. University Hospital raises private, semi private and ICU rates. Officials cite length of stay and say raises align with Carter administration voluntary wage guidelines.
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Aiken Community Hospital
ACH
University Hospital
Augusta
Carter
Bradley
Calhoun
University
Aiken
Special Olympics Spreads Through Aiken County
Aiken County Today reports on inclusion efforts and community events highlighting Special Olympics activities across the county. Local groups, volunteers, and schools coordinate signups and outreach to broaden participation and raise awareness.
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Special Olympics
Aiken County
Nominations Due Tomorrow for Aiken Honors
The deadline for nominations for Aiken Man Woman and Youth of the Year is tomorrow. Entries go to the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce on Laurens Street in care of Johnny Molony. Winners will be announced at the chamber annual banquet on Friday January 12.
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Aiken
Greater Aiken
Laurens Street contract approved in Laurens
Aiken City Council gave final approval for street improvements on the 100 block of Laurens Street. The winning bid from S P Grading Company totaled 65 021. One resident faces a lien for the assessment. Joe Kess and Here Kneece properties on Richland Avenue annexed for Neighborhood Business. City increases fine for ordinance violations to 200 dollars. Pump and Lighting Company bid 11 389 80 for pipe for utilities department.
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Laurens Street
Aiken
S&p Grading Company
S&p
Henry Summerall, Jr
Joe Kess
Here Kneece
Richland Avenue
Pump and Lighting Company
City Utilities Department
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