Reapportionment Threat Raises House Debate
A sharp clash over decennial reapportionment unfolds in Congress as Republicans push a bill to reassess representation by population. The Fenn plan would base shares on census counts, potentially shifting seats from rural to urban areas, while Democrats warn of upheaval in commissions and conventions.
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South Carolina
Massachusetts
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Siuré
Michigan
California
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Eivering Committee
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Serrenary of Commerce
New Jersey
Texas
Arizona
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Aiken Real Estate Boom Stirs South Carolina Cities
The Index-Journal notes Aiken reports bustling real estate sales and building activity, suggesting larger South Carolina cities would make loud noise if they matched the volume. The piece contrasts quiet urban growth with broader regional expectations.
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Cenweed Index-Journal
South Carolina
Aiken
Williams Elected President Pro Tempore in Senate
Aiken County's senator John F. Williams was unanimously chosen as president pro tempore in a Columbia session. Williams has served in the state senate since 1912 and also chairs the judiciary committee. Other local figures, including TG. K. Keenan, were noted for seat changes and committee assignments, with selections yet to be announced from Columbia.
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Aiken County
John F. Williams
South Carolina Senate
Columbia
Williams
State Senate
Senate
Richards
T. Bothwell -Butler
South Carolina
Judiciary Committee
TG. K. Keenan
Langley
House of Representatives
S.B. Williams
Selvern
John W. Duncant
Aiken
Abe Tit
Columbian
Former Wagener Resident Killed In Barnwell County Wreck
Bonnet formerly of Wagener, who had been diving in Barnwell County for about a year, was killed Monday night in an automobile wreck between Meet and Brickvilly. His wagon, reportedly unlighted, was struck by a heavy car driven by Mr. and Mrs. Solmon Vo Brown of Barnert.
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Wagener
Barnwell County
Meet
Brickvilly
Solmon Vo Brown
Barnert
New York to Florida Bus Service Planned
Greyhound Lines to start a through bus service from New York to Jacksonville with Aiken on the route around January. Tickets for both directions will be sold daily from Aiken and at designated outlets including the Dyagtt and Hotel Acken.
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Florida
Througi Aiken
Jacksonville
Aiken
Greyhowd Lines
Januor
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Dyagtt
MSNA
Hotel
Acken
Highway Pavement Costs Scrutinized by States
Rhode Island keeps seven year records on road maintenance costs and shows trends in per mile expenses. A study of New York and related states details three highway types with per mile costs for concrete, asphalt, and waterbound macadam, including roadside maintenance and surface work.
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Ada
State Board of Tabhe
Rhode Island
Elise Aceatt
Vest
Portland
New York
Waterbmind Macadim
David Noonan
Caen
MAE Arget
Aire Nota Siellis
Moumesata Hgshway Commissian
Aiken County Mindful of Iodine Rich Soil
Health officials report state orders to resurvey Aiken County for a potential iodine rich soil situation. The survey aims to assess communities between Barnwell and Edgefield Avenues as new owners plan to build several small houses within half a block. details remain limited.
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Phares
Greg
Sob
Sam Surasky
Clenias
Barnwell
Edgefield Avenues
Godwin Purchases Croft Lots on Hayne Avenue
Local records show Godwin buying Croft lots on Hayne Avenue in a recent transaction. The deal involves the land parcels mapped as Hayne Avenue properties and indicates a continuing pattern of urban lot acquisitions by the Godwin interests.
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Godwin
Hayne
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Kiwanians Hear Hotel Project Details
Fragmented OCR text outlines a hotel project discussed by Kiwanians in Harrisburg. Names and specifics are garbled, with references to speakers and committees, but no clear date or outcome. The article emphasizes local civic interest and potential financial guidance.
Two More Streets Likely Be Paved In Aiken Plan
B F Etheredge announces two additional city streets may join paving efforts alongside Reeh land Avenue York Street and Park Avenue. Reimbursement funds from the State Highway Department could total about 25000 dollars, enough to pave roughly two miles. Hayne Avenue and Laurens Street likely connect to existing paving with concrete surfacing if approved. The Richinnt Avenue preliminary work is underway.
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York Street
Aiken-Augusta
Aiken- Columbia
Park Avenue
Killsinger Station
Aiken-Charleston
Aiken Streets
B. F. Etheredge
City
Ethredge
State Highway Department
Etheredge
Hayne Avenue
Laurens Street
Richland Avenue
Fdgefield
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Fragmentary OCR notes mention W Pope Williams succeeding Woodward and scattered garbled text about names, places, and events. The readable core states a successor named W Pope Williams replacing Woodward, with additional unclear references to people and actions.
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