Williams-Skeen Agents Win 1980 Realty Awards
Gracie McCullough and Peggy Simons of Williams-Skeen Agency Inc. earned top listing and top sales awards for 1980 from the Aiken County Board of Realtors, marking a second straight year for both. James D. McNair reports strong 1980 results for Farmers and Merchants Bank, with deposits at 97.7 million and net income rising 10 percent from 1979. FMC Corp. posts 1980 sales of 3.48 billion and 142.7 million net income, while Liberty Life declares a 17 cent quarterly dividend. Sunbird Airlines launches service to South Carolina, routes Florence-Charlotte and Columbia-Charlotte, expanding its Southeast feeder network.
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Gracie McCullough
Peggy Simons
Williams-Skeen Agency Inc
Aiken County
USC
School of Law
George
S.C. Bar Association
American Bar Association
Aiken County Bar Association
American Cancer Society
American Red Cross
Aiken
James D. McNair
Farmers and Merchants Bank
McNair
F&m
Pine Log Road
Park Ave
FMC
FMC Corporation
Sunbird Airlines Inc
South Carolina
Sunbird
Florence
Charlotte
Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan
Southeast
Palmetto
Ralph Quinlan
Tradition Drives Why Farmers Farm At Clemson Study
About 270 farmers across South Carolina counties answered why they farm. Family tradition led at 16 percent, followed by enjoyment 15 percent and income 13 percent, with profit and investment barely cited.
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Clemson University
Jim Nyankori
Nyankori
Two Aiken Women Open Realty Firm Town & Country Real Estate
Carol Poore and Juanita Braun form Town & Country Real Estate in Aiken at 132 Park Ave SE. Poore, a three year broker and former Lyon Croft Weeks agent, and Braun, ex English teacher and Briar Patch owner, bring long local roots and families to the new venture.
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Carol Poore
Juanita Braun
Corporation of Town & Country Real Estate
Aiken
Poore
Richard Poore
Department of Social Services
Lyon-Croft- Weeks Real Estate
Realtors Institute
Anderson
Richard
Carman
Braun
Honea Path
Aiken High
Kenneth R. Braun
Town & Country Realty
Paula Blackmon
Union Told To Recognize Mood In Conservative Era
AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland urged labor leaders to accept the era of fiscal conservatism and avoid turning opposition to Reagan budget cuts into political warfare. After a meeting with Senate Leader Howard Baker, Kirkland said unions must not rely on one party and emphasized opportunities to work with Republicans while criticizing tax and spending policies. The executive council backed economic statements opposing parts of the administration plan.
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Bal Harbour
Fla
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
Kirkland
Executive Council
The
Labor Federation
Senate
Howard Baker
Tennessee
Organized Labor
White House
Congress
Florida
Baker
Republican Party
Reagan
Economics of Politics vs Reality By John Cunniff
The piece contrasts campaign rhetoric with post election realities as President Reagan prepares tax, inflation, and growth projections. Analysts critique rosy numbers while acknowledging leadership’s role, noting faith can sway voters even as Congress weighs proposed programs and timing.
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New York
Reagan
Congress
Gardner Ackley
Council of Economic Advisers
Lyndon Johnson
Ackley
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By Paula Blackmon
Williams-Skeen
Liberty Life
Liberty Corporation
Liberty Life Insurance Company
Pendleton Street
D.C
Aiken Standard
Aiken Women Open Realty Firm
John Cunniff
Offereer
Ellenton
Johnston
Williston
H&r Block
IRS
North Augusta
Mitchell
North Augusta Plaza
Augusta
Peach Orchard RD
North Legg Forest Hills Center
Monte Sano Ave
Broad Street
Gordon Highway
Washington RD
Thomson Louisvale
Saluda
Sears
Roebuce Amoco
Bek
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