Beer and wine tax urged to fund youth programs in Aiken
Terrance D. Brown of the Aiken County Commission on Alcoholism and Drug Problems urged Aiken Rotary Club members to back a proposed 10 percent surtax on beer and wine. The measure, with 17 co sponsors, would raise funds mainly for local agencies and youth programs, including school intervention and prevention efforts.
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Terrance D. Brown
Aiken
Brown
State Commission
Aiken Rotarians
Aiken County
T.B. Hallman
Marine Corps
Parris Island
Roger W. Chastain
Park Avenue
Laurens Street
Derrick Opposes and Supports: Derrick on Budget, CIA, Iran, and Panama
Derrick discusses the Legislative Oversight Act to curb wasteful spending and argues against a constitutional balanced budget. He shifts on Panama Canal sovereignty, supports Carter's China policy, defends Taiwan, criticizes CIA credibility, and predicts Iran will seek oil buyers as its economy falters.
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Derrick
Congress
National Congress
Panama Canal
Panama
Senate
Carter
China
Taiwan
Iran
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
Bitter cold grips East with heavy snow and school closings
The cold snap and about half a foot of snow shut schools across the East and Mid-Atlantic. Record lows near 47 below appeared in New York State as a Midwest system moved to the Atlantic. Washington area saw heavy snows with 7 inches in Alexandria and skiers seen in downtown D C. National Airport closed then reopened late.
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East Coast
Mid-Atlantic States
Washington, D.C
New York State
Midwest
Atlantic Ocean
National Weather Service
Alexandria
Washington
National Airport
Residents Cite Support for Public Elections of PSC Members
Aiken residents express strong opinions on electing PSC members by popular vote. Lynn C. Brown and Marilyn Brown call for public elections and term limits, while Dr. Tom Mack and John O. Manter favor public selection. Several respondents acknowledge limited knowledge of the PSC.
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Lynn C. Brown
DuPont
Marilyn
Lynn) Brown
John Morse
Aiken
Tom Mack
Usc-Aiken
PSC
John O. Manter
Community Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events
Today several groups meet from 5 30 to 8 p m at Midland Valley Shopping Center Holy Trinity L d North Augusta Exchange Club and S S Cafeteria at 7 p m Overeaters Anonymous meets at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Aiken County groups gather 7 30 p m including Mental Health Association Vocational Rehabilitation Center Aiken Choral Society Wagener Jaycees Windsor Town Council and more Tomorrow museum hours 10 a m to 4 p m and various senior citizen and community events plus Knights of Columbus and Valley A A services at local churches
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Nni
Saggany Nyy
Midland Valley Shopping Center
Coe A
Noragusta
A.L. Corbett
P.T.O
Aiken County Mental Health Association
Vocati
Cone Pil
Aiken Choral Society
First Baptist Church
Wagener Jaycees
Wagener
Windsor Town Council
Windsor
Aiken County Board of Education
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
North Augusta
Aiken A.A
Linden St
Aiken County Museum
Senior Citizens Bridge
Senior Citizens Clubhouse
Aiken Nursing Home
Aiken County Heart Association
Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Hopeland Gardens
Knights of Columbus
Spaulding Drive
Valley A.A
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Gloverville
Vandalism Report Logs Damages In Aiken Area
Two cars were vandalized in Aiken with $300 and $130 losses reported. A passenger side door dent at Richland Avenue and a broken back windshield at 213 Berkley St were noted, with two suspects admitting to damage and agreeing to pay. Additional incidents include hubcap theft at Aiken Community Hospital and damage to Kalmia Mall lighting and vents. An attempted break in at a Park Ave washateria was observed with a tire tool found.
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Aiken Public Safety Department
Donald Miller
Route 1
Windsor
Richland Avenue
Leroy Williams
Route 2
Aiken
Berkley St
Williams
Bill Nightingale
South Boundary
Kalmia Mall
Nightingale
Timothy Bussey
Sparkleberry Lane
Aiken Community Hospital
Bill Harden
Collier St
Park Ave
Fire damages trailer at Camellia Trailer Park
A fire last night at Camellia Trailer Park caused about $1000 damage to a trailer owned by Robert Moore. Firefighters controlled the blaze and no injuries were reported.
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Camellia Trailer Park
Robert Moore
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Sonny Boy” Holley
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