22 Feb 1979
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1979
Page
1
Weather yesterday hindered travel as Larry McFall's plane to an out of town meeting diverted to Atlanta due to fog. He reported crowded skies and holding patterns, forcing a return to Augusta in under an hour.
Donna Rhinehart Sharpe, former cashier at the Aiken County Food Stamp Office, testifies in her defense on seven counts of embezzlement. She allegedly took 21,263 dollars from October 1975 to April 1977 and 267 dollars in July 1977 with audits revealing broader losses. Lynn Proctor also linked to the indictment. Lawrence Storey led the audit. Potential penalty up to seven years and a 7000 dollar fine.
A newsroom tease notes evolving telephone tones and etiquette as callers adapt to new tech trends. The page 2B item promises further details on changing communication styles and societal impact.
New York AP reports major U S oil firms including Shell ARCO Phillips Texaco and Continental Oil cutting back crude allocations and gasoline deliveries to conserve limited supplies as OPEC price increases and Iran disruption tighten markets. Libya Abu Dhabi and Qatar raised prices while OPEC plans a March 26 meeting to discuss shortages and spot market pricing dynamics. Occidental notes Libya trading role and price shifts.
Eric P. Thompson of the Aiken County Planning Commission says a six year capital improvement plan will identify major needs and program expenses to avoid surprises. He cites jail issues as an example and notes grants could fund projects like a courthouse and health department transfer.
Advertising for Midland Valley high school began last Sunday with bids to open on March 22. The latest general contract estimate stands at 6,384,350 dollars, up 9.6 percent since January. The 164,360 square foot building may shrink to 139,316 if alternates are excluded. Construction is planned for 92 weeks. Superintendent Willis noted rising costs may push actual costs to about 40 dollars per square foot and that bids for two other new schools will follow at 30 day intervals.
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce gathers volunteers and groups to tidy roadsides and parks. Cleanup includes locations on U.S. 1 Richland Avenue Beaufort Street and more with trucks and drop-off points at Aiken High School Aiken Department of Public Safety Kalmia Plaza and Mitchell Shopping Center.
English rug dealer Alex Jubb Nichols showcased dozens of Isfahan and other Persian pieces at the Commercial Hotel in downtown Aiken the night before an anticipated auction. Nichols said Iranian political shifts and new production rules affect rug values and that he plans future auctions in America and Switzerland. He chose Aiken to attract a larger crowd, noting the “muddy feet” won’t affect judging of quality.
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