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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1978
Page
3
President Carter sketched a lengthy agenda praised by Democrats but criticized by some Republicans and a few Democrats. His 50 page proposals emphasize a strong energy program job creation tax relief Civil Service reform and ratification of the Panama Canal treaty.
In Charleston West Virginia negotiators for the Bituminous Coal Operators Association and the United Mine Workers discuss wage provisions as the 160000 member nationwide strike enters its 46th day. UMW seeks 2.80 an hour raise over 40 months plus cost of living protection. operators offer 1.43 over three years plus inflation adjustment amid ongoing talks and a news blackout.
Duke Power says 85,000 customers in the Piedmont area lack electricity after a winter storm coats central North Carolina in ice. Duke brings 40 crews from Kentucky and additional help from Georgia and South Carolina. In Raleigh, Carolina Power and Light reports 28,000 to 29,000 customers without power in two main areas.
A third winter storm in a week swept the Atlantic Coast dumping up to 10 inches in some areas and seven inches in Waldorf Maryland. New York City measured seven inches in six hours and forecasters warned of up to 10 inches before freezing rain as the system moved inland.
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance arrived in Cairo for talks with President Anwar Sadat on resuming negotiations with Israel. Foreign Minister Mohammed Kamel greeted him on arrival, and Vance then met Sadat at the Nileside retreat. American officials said the process could continue even if talks fail, possibly with another mission after a cooling-off period.
A long list of property transfers recorded by the Registrar of Mesne Conveyance includes parcels in Smith Golf Club, Foxchase, Houndslake, Russell Hills, North Belvedere, Coventry, Summerfields, Crestwater, Crostend Park, Midland Valley Estates, and other subdivisions. Amounts range from $1 to $115,000 with buyers including individuals, couples, and corporations.
Today features events from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. including National Federation of Blind at Odell Weeks Center, Senior Citizens Club activities at the Clubhouse, a play The Effects of Gamma Rays on Man in the Moon Marigolds at Aiken Community Playhouse, and AA meetings at Myrtle Street. Sunday lists Camellia Show, Thoroughbred Hall of Fame, Aiken Running Club, Rotary lunch, Aiken County Rescue Squad, band, City Council, and AA meetings across several venues.
Carl A. Spencer and Grayson B. Hanes vestrymen at All Saints Anglican Church will act as delegates from Aiken to the consecration of four new bishops of the Anglican Church of North America on January 28 in Denver Colorado The Rev Peter Francis Watterson of the Diocese of the Southeast is among the four bishops to be consecrated
Rev DeWitt Harsey of Aiken will launch a 15 minute radio program Heaven’s Harmony Hour premiering Sunday on WAAG AM in August. The North Aiken Assembly of God pastor will host a 9 15 to 9 30 a m segment. He arrived in Aiken two years ago and founded the church after serving as assistant pastor at South Congaree Assembly of God.
An exclusive formula provides prompt relief from rectal pain and itching and helps shrink hemorrhoidal swelling. Tests in New York City Washington DC and the Midwest show similar results. The preparation offers lubrication protects the inflamed surface and does not sting or smart. Available as ointment or suppository.
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