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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1979
Page
3
North Augustan Allen Powers rode a jet propelled sled down San Salvador Drive during last week's snow. He not only cleared the street but also toppled three bushes and a sapling, prompting observers to note his dramatic method.
Bangkok AP dispatch says small Vietnamese units crossed six to ten miles into China at three points but were repulsed. Both sides regroup in Lang Son area as a major battle looms. Hsinhua reported shelling near Lang Son and a weekend incursion with casualties and one prisoner. A third incursion hit Menton in Malipo county about six miles from the border.
President Carter summoned Israeli Prime Minister Begin for face to face talks to break a four month stalemate on a Middle East peace treaty. The visit may occur at Camp David with discussions on a timetable for Palestinian self rule and Egypt's treaty commitments, as Carter seeks a quick resumption of negotiations.
A nine member citizens panel was chosen to help word a building code amendment being debated by Aiken County Council after more than 200 people attended a council Engineering Committee meeting. The panel includes Peter W. Payette Rufus F. Smith Michael McElhaney Frank Rollins Clyde C. Hooks the Rev Robert F Kenney Jr William Allen Pope N Turner with Lonnie Barton as at large, and will work with Councilman Marvin E Dunbar and the committee to formulate the county code.
The Savannah River Plant faces a 103950 dollar fine by DHEC for coal fired boiler violations. Half of the payment will be returned to Aiken and Barnwell counties based on boiler counts, with the rest going to the state general fund. SRP and DHEC says the damages were minor and compliance efforts took years.
Piggly Wiggly seeks a permit to distribute milk under its own label to bypass commission prices. The Dairy Commission deferred the request and will hold a hearing within 40 days to consider pricing for retailer pickup. Other chains already source milk out of state or from their own dairies.
March in Aiken kicks off Horse Month with Harness Races starting March 10 sponsored by the Shriners to raise funds for the crippled children hospital. James Bennett of WNEZ radio chairs the Triple Crown and preview notes Trials on March 17 run by the Jaycees.
A brief listing notes sections available in today’s paper including Aiken County features on 1B and 10B comics 10B Dear Abby 4B editorials 4A obituaries 2A sports 10A television 10B and weather 2A highlighting page placement and topics.
The Aiken County Board of Education received a $600 check from the American Chemical Society for audio-visual aids and instructional chemistry materials. The board also approved colors blue and orange for Midland Valley High School mustangs.
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