Blue Law Debate Shows Strong Sunday Shopping Support
A South Carolina poll reveals 92 percent would shop on Sunday if stores could open. Respondents from Aiken and surrounding areas favor reopening, citing practicality for workers and potential local revenue. Religious views split, with many arguing the Sabbath should be kept holy, while others push repeal as personal freedom.
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Gloverville
John C. Jenkins Jr
J.E. Golden
C.A. Armstrong
New Ellenton
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Darrell Hall
Winifred H. Curry
G.W. Blizzard
G.E. Hathaway
Clearwater
Julie Ann Turner
Mary Alice Cook
Lualle Duncan
John O. Newton
Cynthia L. Riley
Paul H. Pinson
H.W. Morrisset
Paul H. Rothfuss
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Shoney’s
White’s
CPAHS critics press Aiken High funding, parity concerns
CPAHS, with 200 members, spoke at the Aiken County School Board meeting under a 15 minute public input rule. Speakers urged equal facilities at Aiken High and South Aiken, cited stadium costs, and noted real estate impacts. The group plans a Monday planning meeting at the Knights of Columbus building.
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Aiken High School
Guerry C. McLendon
South Aiken High School
Aiken
McLendon
Beth Earle
Aiken High
Jane Goodman
CPAHS
Aiken Knights of Columbus
Spaulding Drive
District Board Advances Public Input and Policy Changes
The board transfers funds to the Building and Contents Insurance account and discusses fire rating upgrades. James Moore moves to seek legislative help for better or open-market insurance. The board passes three policy revisions on second reading aligning with state rules and EIA, plus two related teacher evaluation and criminal history proposals. A facility management report notes 4143 routine and 705 backlog jobs, with prioritization delaying some work. Two budget amendments increase funding for special programs and authorize an educational funding request for 1984-85.
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J. P. Kneece
Larry Clark
James A. Moore
Robert H. Slay
Aiken County
EIA
Department of Facility Management
John Morgan
Physical Plant
Morgan
State Department of Education
Moore Defends Open Discussion On Magistrate Position
Sen. Moore challenges council claim that leaving the North Augusta magistrate position open saves money. He urges a public, open exploration by the delegation, council, magistrates, and legislators rather than a few members. Councilwoman Woodring warns about signals and fear of the office closing.
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Baker Delivers Reagan Tax Overhaul Plan To Congress
Treasury Secretary James A. Baker III carries the Reagan administration's tax overhaul message to Congress hoping for specifics. Lawmakers expect only a hint of details as they face a long road toward replacing the current income tax system amid doubts a 1980s reform can pass this year. Baker has criticized the earlier proposal as too large and pledges further review.
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Ways and Means Committee
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