27 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1978
Page
1
Wyatt M. Johnson, Aiken public works supervisor, warns residents to avoid leaving dangerous materials in trash. He cites caustics, explosives, needles, and hospital dressings, urging disposal at the landfill with proper explanation to staff.
In vestigations urged as Curate Rotary refuses to remove its three women members, names linked to vague rumors. meanwhile local events and odd snippets fill a page from Aiken with talk of basketball, seminars, voter lines, and a stray $20 found by Kiwanis worker B T Barnes near Pendleton Street parkway.
A brief mention directs readers to page 5 for a feature or column likely about speed or a personality titled Who Me Speed with an officer reference.
A gradual rise in rain chances starts this evening with 30 percent and climbs to 60 percent tomorrow. Skies turn cloudy after a sunny afternoon with lows in the mid 30s and highs in the upper 50s. Winds ease from 10 mph to 5 to 10 mph tonight and the outlook shows rain on Wednesday and Friday, with lows in the 30s and daytime highs in the 40s. The week may end with clearing, sunny skies for the road race on Saturday if rainfall subsides.
Aiken launches its March horse festival month with a wide slate of events for all ages. The Crown themed schedule includes a murder mystery stage production Catch Me If You Can at the Community Playhouse with Pieds and in leading roles by Bobby Kelly Gabby Peterson Erwin Whitaker Ken Hofstetter Ben Johnson and June Caldwell. Tickets cost 3 for adults and 1 50 for students and children. The show runs Friday and Saturday plus March 10 11 12 with matinees Sunday at 3 PM.
The Aiken County legislative delegation refuses an executive session with the Aiken County Council to discuss appointments. Sen. William E. Knotts says the meeting will not occur this week and argues personalities should be discussed without an executive session. Rep. Irene Rudnick supports delegation discretion, urging executive session only if specific people are to be discussed. The dispute centers on who holds appointment authority for county boards and commissions.
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