Library of Congress to donate 1000 books to South Carolina
Senator Thurmond announced a donation of about 1,000 fiction and non fiction books by the U S Library of Congress to be distributed through the South Carolina State Reading Council and a second gift later. The town will hold a meeting next week inviting all citizens.
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Darlington County
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Free Check and Shine for Children This Saturday
In observance of National Dental Health Month, Dr. Fred L. Baker and Dr. Margaret L. Parrish and staff offer a free check and shine for children ages 3 to 12. The event is on Saturday February 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at 1965 Whiskey Road in Aiken.
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Fred L. Baker
Margaret L. Parrish
Whiskey Road
Aiken
Corporal Punishment Bill Debated in South Carolina Senate
A bill to abolish corporal punishment in South Carolina schools has been introduced in the Senate by Sen. Martschnik of Charleston Dorchester Counties. In Aiken County schools sparingly use corporal punishment. principal Eddie Watkins notes only one student spanked this year with parental consent. Experts say 80 percent of such incidents occur in the southeastern states, per Carol Oropallo of the South Carolina Coalition for More Effective School Discipline.
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Dispatcher Golly Gee Retires from Ames Public Safety
ADPS dispatcher Ames A Gee retires after 19 years on the force wrapping up on Thursday with Todd Woodward starting the same day. Gee, a Detroit native and Vietnam era Army veteran, reflected on a busy shift and his March 2 birthday retirement date while vacationing until then.
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Ames A. Gee
Dispatcher James A Gee Retires After 41 Years of Service
James A Gee, 61, longtime dispatcher for the Aiken Department of Public Safety, retires after 41 years in the workforce including 20 years in Army service with two Vietnam tours. His wife Evelyn Nan Gee and colleagues note his dedication as ADPS director Carrol Busbee praises him as a tremendous asset. Gee plans to spend retirement fishing at Lake Murray and jokes about the magic hour.
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Nan) Gee
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Doc) Lawton
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Lake Murray
Carrol Busbee
Jet Makes Bumpy Landing At Charleston Airport
Canadian Parliament members aboard a Canadian Air Force jet skidded about 2000 feet when nose gear collapsed at Charleston International Airport. All 24 MPs plus spouses and nine crew evacuated safely. investigation by both U S and Canadian authorities to determine cause.
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Derrick Has Large Fundraiser Turnout in D C
Rep Butler Derrick of South Carolina hosted a high profile fundraiser at the National Democratic Club drawing nearly 200 guests including House colleagues and staff. The event charged about 500 per person, boosting his war chest while noting he spent over 641000 in 1968 and has about 183000 on hand. Possible 1990 challengers Henry Jordan and Ray Haskett may run, while Derrick’s Rules Committee seat influences debate length and amendments benefitting powerful interests.
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Ed Young Plans Run for South Carolina House Seat
Florence AP Ed Young former U S congressman says he intends to run for the South Carolina House of Representatives seat 63 currently held by Democrat Malloy McEachin McEachin will not seek re election in November to devote time to family and law practice Young previously defeated John Jenrette in 1972 for the 4th district and later lost to Jenrette in 1974 and 1976 The report notes party figures and connections at the event with several lawyers present
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