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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1979
Page
1
The Aiken County Council released the audit of the former Aiken County Hospital after delays due to litigation. It shows a 1,036,383 dollar fund balance for the year ending June 1978 and notes past three years without an audit.
A light hearted item notes wind chill in Aiken and a third grader’s antifreeze remark while discussing flannel versus nylon pajamas. It mentions Tom Morrison’s New Year’s tip to avoid resolutions and a Salley Chitlin Strut write up reportedly seen in Oregon, with comments on reader familiarity.
A columnist observes that many residents now live in pricier homes without moving, noting rising housing costs alter everyday life and budgets while staying in place.
Tickets for the annual Aiken Chamber of Commerce meeting go on sale for a January 12 dinner at Millbrook Baptist Church gym. Morgan Hunter of R J Reynolds will speak, Stewart Harris will perform, and Sen Strom Thurmond is expected to attend. Tickets are 11 dollars, available at the Chamber office until January 5.
Lloyd Dale Smith had drunken and disorderly charges dismissed after a Monday search near Two Notch Road. A weapon had been fired into his home during the incident. Sheriff Paul D. Grant has served 14 years, not 22 as previously stated.
The Aiken County Council postponed a decision on releasing an eight page management letter by auditor Joe W. Dunkin. The delay follows a certified request from the Aiken Standard and awaits opinions from the county attorney and attorney general before the Jan. 16 meeting.
Lt Ralph Gunnells petitioned the Aiken County Council for a public hearing over his dismissal for conduct unbecoming an officer following an incident with Cleve Edmunds a former council member. He said he does not seek his job back just to tell his side of the story.
Iran moves toward civilian government as Shah agrees to name a regency council and depart for a rest. Bakhtiar, 62, urged by Parliament, to form a government to end the two month military rule. Some Majlis deputies oppose his cabinet plans citing his anti Shah Front remarks. Bakhtiar plans to announce his cabinet lineup on Thursday.
Gov James B Edwards signed an executive order to set a new election for Aiken County Council Seat Five after a tied race between Billie H Trapp and L Kline Paulk. The governor may set the date or leave it to local officials. John H Pound remains in the seat until a successor is chosen.
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