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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1978

Page

2

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Weekend Forecast: Cool With Slight Rain Risk

Weather outlook shows Friday highs near 50 with a low around 30 tonight. Saturday cloudy with a chance of rain, then Sunday to Monday fair and cool with highs in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 30s. Nationwide, mild temps hold southwest to southeast, while northern Rockies and Dakotas face very cold air and possible snow.

Sol Midwest Rockies Dakotas

Dollar declines amid Iran fears and upcoming trade data

The dollar fell as traders worried over Iran troubles and ahead of November trade figures. Gold rose with dollar weakness, hitting around $223 per ounce in London early trading before dealers fixed at $223 for the morning session.

London Iran U.S Frankfurt Zurich Paris Milan Amsterdam

Hamburgers Expected To Reach 1.70 Next Year

Washington AP reports hamburger meat may cost 1.70 to 1.80 per pound next year as beef supplies shrink. Lyng of the American Meat Institute notes consumers could shift to pork and chicken to slow the rise, with steak prices rising but less sharply.

Washington Richard E. Lyng American Meat Institute Lyng Agriculture Department USDA

Aiken downtown break in nets $850 at Social Security Office

Aiken Public Safety reports $850 stolen in a Tuesday evening social security office break in at 225 Chesterfield Street. The thefts spanned six downtown sites within three blocks with multiple businesses ransacked and various items stolen including stereo equipment and a revolver.

Aiken

Storeroom Burglary Hits Colony Court Apartments

North Augusta police report says the storeroom at Colony Court Apartments was broken into during Christmas weekend. Cleaning equipment and a tool box valued at 620 dollars were reported missing.

North Augusta Colony Court

McNair Aids 4 H Clubs In State Bank Drive

J D McNair president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Aiken serves as state chairman for the National 4 H Bank Campaign. For a decade he has organized bankers and 4 H groups across South Carolina. Last year the drive raised over 9000 dollars with half going to the national 4 H Council and the rest funding state 4 H awards camping teen leader training and leader development.

J.D. McNair Farmers and Merchants Bank of Aiken 4-H Bank McNair

Aluminum cans recycling hits new 1977 peak nationwide

Americans earned about 45 million dollars in 1977 from recycling a record 6.1 billion aluminum cans. The Aluminum Association reports a 27 percent jump from 1976’s 4.8 billion cans.

The Aluminum Association CNS

Fossil Fuel Frugality Guidance Promotes Better Mileage

The article urges frugal driving to save fuel, noting that 70 mph halves gas economy compared with 45 mph. It recommends slow starts, closing windows on highways, avoiding stop and go, and reducing weight. A 1978 FHWA study cites a 10 mile daily commute costing about $750, with car pooling cutting costs by $524 per person.

DHPT Federal Highway Administration

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