20 Jan 1984
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1984
Page
1
A brief note reports that judges received pay hikes with reductions affecting other areas of the budget. Officials emphasize fiscal responsibility while defending the fairness of the raises amid ongoing cost concerns. Affected departments outline adjustments and timeline for implementation.
A House subcommittee will investigate claims that Savannah River Plant officials failed to release groundwater contamination information to the Department of Energy. Former SRP engineer William Lawless testified that a 1977 report downplayed tritium migration while 1983 contamination was hidden, prompting calls for independent monitoring and ongoing inquiries.
Grace United Methodist Church plans a new larger building on the same site in North Augusta with groundbreaking expected early March and a 10 to 12 month construction period. The project costs 1,162,950 dollars with 221,950 already funded, and 869 seats planned. Five Willet stained glass windows have been ordered for over 15,000 dollars each, with three more needed.
A weather note warns of a 20 percent chance of light snow tomorrow with highs in the mid 30s and tonight dropping near 20. North winds around 10 mph. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy Sunday and a warming trend Monday to Tuesday with cold Sunday.
Dr. Feltham S. James, 78, longtime chaplain at Aiken Community Hospital and former pastor of St. John's in Aiken, died yesterday at the Methodist Home in Greenwood after months of illness. He served churches across several South Carolina towns and was World War II a chaplain. Surviving are two daughters and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending with George Funeral Home.
The Aiken City Council will discuss ordinances to rezone the landmark Willcox Hotel and to impose a street-use tax on the telephone company. They will hear the first reading of an ordinance to annex 104 acres on Silver Bluff Road.
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