Lawmakers Call for Names Over House Misconduct Claims
Aiken County lawmakers urged Rep Norma Russell to name names to substantiate allegations of sexual misconduct by state employees and lawmakers. Mrs Sylvia Risher, House clerk, and her husband plan lawsuits against Russell and two newspapers over comments about back pay and alleged favoritism.
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Columbia
Aiken County
State
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Sylvia Orange Risher
House
Col
William Risher
Norma R. Russell
Lexington
Russell
Greenville News
Risher
Elizabeth Bay
State House
Rex L. Carter
Carter
Attorney General's Office
Lexington Republican
Kermit King and Associates
Aiken County House
Irene K. Rudnick
Norma Russell
Rudnick
Marion D. McGowan
Carter Plans Broad Tax Breaks to Spur Economy
President Carter outlines a $31 billion package starting with a $50 rebate for nearly all Americans. Budget chief Bert Lance said the across the board rebate applies to every personal exemption, with a family of four receiving $200 in total.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Bert Lance
Lance
Bell sworn in as attorney general after Senate approval
Griffin B. Bell, an Atlanta lawyer and former federal judge, won Senate confirmation 75 to 21 to become the nation’s top legal officer. The president scheduled Bell’s swearing in in the Justice Department Great Hall, as Marshall awaits a Senate vote for labor secretary.
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Washington
Griffin B. Bell
Bell
Atlanta
Carter
Senate
Justice Department
F. Ray Marshall
Battle over Right to Work shapes Senate clash
The Senate delays confirming Ray Marshall as labor secretary signaling the first skirmish in a battle over right to work laws. Marshall, Carter's cabinet nominee, faces conservative opposition but is expected to win approval by a strong margin as the Senate plans a five hour debate.
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Washington
Senate
Ray Marshall
95Th
Marshall
Carter
University of Texas
Food cost rise in 1976 smaller than 1975 increase
Washington AP reports that a typical American family spent 1895 on food in 1976, the highest amount yet but with the smallest annual increase in nearly a decade. The average cost of a food market basket rose 19 compared with 1975, with all the rise due to higher middleman charges.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Local Cancer Board Meeting Sparks Dramatic Reactions
Mrs. I. W. Taylor and Mrs. D. G. Karraker reportedly toppled from their chairs at a DeMasi's Restaurant gathering after the board announced a goal of twenty thousand dollars for Aiken County. Hustler offered twenty five thousand dollars to ten women documenting affairs with lawmakers. Larry Flynt criticized Congress for a liberal attitude toward sex. The remark drew mixed reactions from attendees.
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I. W
Ann) Taylor
D. G
Mildred) Karraker
Cancer Board
DeMasi's
Aiken County
Hustler Magazine
Larry Flynt
Congress
Attorney General Responds To DSS Class Action Suit
The attorney general's office filed its answer to a class action suit against the South Carolina Department of Social Services and David P. Mathews over audits of 17 community action programs led by GLEAMS. The suit seeks relief over more than 600000 in alleged overpayments for transportation services, with Aiken County CAC singled out for 89780. The agencies previously appealed audit findings and hired Columbia attorney Frank K Sloan to represent them.
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Columbia
Attorney General's Office
State Department of Social Services
DSS
David P. Mathews
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Aiken County Community Action Commission
CAC
Frank K Sloan
Greenwood
Laurens
Edgefield
Anderson
McCormick and
Saluda
Mathews
U.S
Lincoln C. Jenkins III
Victor S. Evans
North Augusta Council OKs water sewer rate increases
The North Augusta City Council approved third reading of water and sewer rate hikes with amendments fixing inside-city sewer at $8 and outside-city at $12.48, up from current $6.50. A new water rate increases from $2.40 to $3.10 per 3000 gallons take effect in March, and a $1 million revenue bond ordinance was also passed for third reading before final approval.
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John Sharkey
North Augusta
Aiken Weather Parents Mild Then Cold Weekend
An upcoming two day forecast shows mild temperatures with highs in the 50s for tomorrow in Aiken. Beginning Friday, the area turns cold with lows in the 30s and winds around 10 to 15 mph through Sunday. There is little rain expected tonight or tomorrow.
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Aiken
Five Firemen Injured In Langley Market Blaze
Five firemen were injured while battling a blaze at Valley Food Market in Langley. Raymond Bailey of Langley Fire Department was listed in good condition at University Hospital. others were treated and released at Aiken Community Hospital. The fire damaged Bankers Trust Langley branch and Scott's Hardware Store, all owned by United Merchants & Manufacturing Inc. Fire began between 7 30 and 8 p m and involved 11 agencies. Water pressure issues and shared attic complicated suppression.
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Raymond Bailey
Langley Fire Department
University Hospital
Aiken Community Hospital
Bailey
Valley Food Market
Langley
Bankers Trust
Scott's Hardware
United Merchants & Manufacturing Inc
United Merchants
Lester Thompson
J. Carrol Busbee
Aiken Public Safety Department
Busbee
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