21 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
1
The Pink Dipper owner Joseph Gabriel notes winter slowdowns in Aiken and North Augusta while predicting a return of regulars after a few warm days. He says business isn’t great but far from bad, with winter crowds still steady for malt and sundae orders.
President Carter begins his term with three cabinet nominees awaiting Senate action next week. The Senate confirmed eight cabinet choices and two economic posts, while Republicans pressed for more debate on Califano Bell and Marshall. Califano’s vote is set for Monday after a two hour debate.
President Ford heads back to his home amid belief history will judge his White House years favorably. In a historic handover Carter salutes Ford, thanking him for restoring trust and healing the nation as he begins his own presidency.
Washington AP says with Carter in the White House one day the Democratic National Committee plans to name Kenneth M. Curtis Maine former governor as party chairman Curtis would succeed Robert Strauss who rebuilt the coalition after 1972 and resigns to permit the new president to pick his own leader.
In Rome Soviet propagandists appeared on Italian TV to counter international criticism of dissident crackdowns. Literaturnaya Gazeta editors defended Kremlin policy and claimed freedom of expression, as groundwork for a summer Helsinki Conference.
Four parties unite to form the Janta slate for March parliamentary elections in India. Morarji Desai leads a coalition of the Socialists Opposition Congress Indian People's party and Jana Sangh aiming to win a thumping majority. They plan one candidate per district to curb anti Congress vote fragmentation.
David Griffith wins Hawaii trip and plans a joyful departure as Aiken friends envy the sunny goal. B T Barnes Jr of Aiken receives a concurrent resolution in the South Carolina House praising his perfect drill attendance. Barnes, a retired Army Reserve sergeant major, works for the South Carolina Tax Commission.
Ruth G Ford of Owens Corning Fiberglas speaks to about 800 workers amid a gas shortage stoppage. Out of work for an undetermined period she faces financial strain and plans to help in other ventures while awaiting unemployment benefits.
SCE&G spokesman in Columbia says residential and human services customers may be spared as a natural gas shortage forces curtailments by day end. The cutback likely becomes mandatory across the 24 county service area affecting 149000 homes. Graniteville Company suspends Gregg Finishing, over 800 workers impacted. other Graniteville facilities run on schedule.
Public safety officers in Aiken face unrest as the fire and police divisions merge roles. Director J Carrol Busbee cites no deep dissension but confirms apprehension during a two week period. Some officers resist cross training while others acknowledge strong effort despite concerns.
Aiken County is in for bright weather with highs in the mid 40s and little chance of precipitation tonight or tomorrow. Some clouds may roll in by Sunday, with a chance of rain by Monday.
The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame opens at Hopelands Garden Sunday at 3 p.m. Local figures including Mayor Odell Weeks and Whitney Tower will speak. The exhibit features 22 national champion horses, sculptures by John Skeaping, and racing memorabilia.
United Merchants and Manufacturing reduced its workforce by 25 more workers, bringing total layoffs to about 150. Valchem began shutting down earlier this week with over 30 temporarily idle. Owens‑Corning faces a skeleton crew maintaining furnaces, affecting about 800. Harvey Hubbell closed doors leaving 100 unemployed. city officials warn further cuts may occur, with public services tightened to essential facilities only.
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