09 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1978
Page
1
Aiken County Sheriff's Department chief Paul D. Grant claims the force cleared 82 percent of murders and 92 percent of rapes last year, well above national averages. Assaults were 45 percent solved, with other crimes ranging from 30 to 62 percent. 5,236 criminal cases were handled amid overtime strain and funding gaps.
Local radio host and Rotary banter mix with jokes about snow and school closures. Aiken County figures discuss a contract while talk of Norway travel and Boston Marathon runs through the week. A bikini sighting at an Aiken restaurant adds odd contrast to chilly events and weather blame shifts to Sen Turnipseed.
Mrs. Tyler receives a civic recognition for rapid actions that saved nearby property. The item highlights her decisive response and the community’s praise. Additional notes reference design choices for her home in related pages.
Aiken County awakens to light snowfall less heavy than five years ago. Civil Defense and highway crews spread sand to treat icy spots and bridges while schools remain closed today. A return to classes is possible tomorrow unless a hard freeze occurs. Five minor fender-bender incidents reported near the Savannah River Plant, but no power outages. Conditions expected to improve as the storm warning ends and temps rise to around 40.
Easterners endured a harsh season with blizzards described as terrible by National Weather Service officials. January brought Cleveland a record 42.8 inches and South Bend 46.1 inches while western areas saw patchwork warmth and wet trends along the coast.
Carroll Warner, Aiken County Council chairman, says budget work will be easier this year with new records guiding allocations. The 12-member council, facing tight finances, plans basing budgets on actual department use and seeks to avoid past hit-and-miss funding. Across-the-board cuts last year may recur as negotiations begin.
Aiken County Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner says a new courthouse is a dream funded by money. Two options are on the table: renovate the current courthouse or add courtroom facilities beside the present complex on Richland Avenue. The council recently spent 50 000 on emergency repairs including central air to the 96 year old building, and judges praise the efforts though full renovation remains a massive undertaking.
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