01 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1977
Page
1
White House adviser Charles L. Schultze said the national cold spell may push heating bills up by 2 to 5 billion dollars, potentially bolstering President Carter’s proposal of a fifty dollar per person tax rebate as the weather bites consumers.
Areas from the Great Lakes eastward faced heavy winter weather with snow squalls and strong winds. Visibilities dropped to near zero as Buffalo New York and Sault Ste Marie Minnesota recorded blowing snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Wind chills reached 20 to 30 degrees below zero. In six hours ending early today Buffalo and Sault Ste Marie each reported an inch of fresh snow, bringing Buffalo to 39 inches and Sault Ste Marie to 36 inches in total.
Senate Republicans push an economic stimulus plan built on permanent individual tax cuts, arguing it would cost less than Carter's $31.2 billion two year rebates and deliver sustained job growth. The conference of 38 Republicans weighs final package details as Blumenthal testifies on Carter's plan.
Government experts warned private firms could have accessed data on millions of Americans but now report the Social Security Administration system in Baltimore has patched the vulnerabilities. Agency spokesmen said there is no sign of exploitation by private companies.
Washington AP reports the Federal Power Commission staff urged mandatory natural gas conservation and allocation plans two years ago to address a looming emergency. The warning was ignored and the nation lacks a comprehensive gas allocation plan amid a crisis idling about 1.5 million workers.
The Agriculture Department reports farm prices for raw vegetables rose 1.5 percent between December 15 and January 15 marking the second straight monthly gain. Prices had increased 3 percent from November 15 to December 15, signaling an ongoing inflationary trend in vegetable costs.
USC Aiken plans a special Homecoming basketball night featuring a male faculty versus male alumni game after the women faculty face female alumni. The event caps a season in which Newberry College’s undefeated Indians remain hot, but an unheated gym due to gas shortages could affect the schedule as Glenn Whitesides, the school president, announced the games.
Staff reporter John Sharkey notes turnout was unusually low across Aiken County School Board elections. Wayne J. deVyver opposes incumbent Emilie Towler for Area I while Area IV features Reginald W. E. and several candidates. At large race includes Eugene A. Duckett Albert Maddox and J Herndon McElmurray. poll managers expect turnout to rise later.
City of Aiken officials held two Neighborhood Information Exchange programs drawing under 50 residents. At Crosland Park 12 attendees raised public transportation, elderly housing, and city access, while 35 joined the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center session to note sidewalks, drainage, and dog roaming concerns.
The final Neighborhood Information Exchange Program meets in the recorder's courtroom at the Aiken Public Safety Building tonight at 7. Citizens may attend to discuss city programs future programs and spending with city officials.
The Senate approved an emergency bill 91 to 2 giving President Carter power to ration scarce natural gas and divert supplies to high priority users during cold weather. The measure, sent to the House, seeks quick action to set prices and curb shortages as differing versions edge toward reconciliation.
The Aiken area will stay cold for the next two days with clear skies. Tonight’s low around 20 degrees and tomorrow’s high expected in the lower 50s. No snow or rain through tomorrow, but precipitation possible Thursday and Friday.
Aiken stores will curtail hours to save energy as urged by the Chamber of Commerce. President Johnny Molony says non essential businesses should limit hours to not exceed a few per week. Grocery stores and banks face different actions pending orders.
Aiken County Council meets at 7 p.m. at the courthouse with four of eleven new items tied to the Public Service Authority. The agenda includes a $3.3 million revenue bond issue to finance Horse Creek Basin Waste Water Treatment Plant trunk lines and related financing steps.
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