Inside Today Bill Weeks' Night Wasn't Average
Center's growth becomes a mission, highlighting Bill Weeks and the Night Wasn't Average project. Readers are directed to Page 8 for in depth coverage of the center's expansion and its community impact.
31 Jan 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1978
Page
1
Center's growth becomes a mission, highlighting Bill Weeks and the Night Wasn't Average project. Readers are directed to Page 8 for in depth coverage of the center's expansion and its community impact.
A cluttered Have You Heard column recaps a rough week for Jeanne Hall family misfortunes including hospital stay illness and home mishaps. It mentions Clemson and South Carolina fan jabs, a Gator Bowl toss, Snoopy cartoon loyalty, and a civic note on Lynne Hilley at a Governor's Conference. Local figures like Mayor H Odell Weeks Rotary tales and a late ERA remark close the item.
Aiken residents recall last year’s heavy snow that closed schools as cold air returns. Forecasts expect lows around 20 tonight with increasing clouds. Wednesday highs near mid 40s and near zero to 20 percent precipitation. Through Thursday to Saturday skies stay cloudy with overnight lows in the 20s and highs in the 40s.
North Augusta Public Safety reports Hubert H. Smith 42 of 765 West Martintown Road was pronounced dead on arrival at St Josephs Hospital after being shot on his back porch while retrieving firewood. Police call came at 6 26 p m. SLED is assisting the probe amid two recent murders in the area.
An Aiken County man, Johnny Edward Cheatham, was found guilty of a second offense DUI after 25 minutes of deliberation in a General Sessions court. Judge Rodney A. Peeples sentenced him to seven months in jail.
The composite leading index rose 0.7 percent in December to 135.3, marking a sixth straight monthly gain and suggesting solid economic growth into mid 1978. Key boosts came from plant and equipment orders, sales, and money supply, offset by weaker hours, cash, stock prices, and building permits. President Carter proposes 25 billion in tax cuts to extend expansion into 1979.
Aiken Cablevision subscribers will soon receive programs by satellite. An earth station is under construction and will begin operation around March. Programs from New York Virginia Beach and Atlanta will be added to the system with Channel 17 in Atlanta a key source.
Residents at a Crosland Park information session aired dog problems and urged a leash law with a possible $25 license. City officials noted current animal control costs and the high cost of enforcement while addressing other issues like taxes, chickens, potholes, and litter at city meetings.
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