03 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1978
Page
1
Public information officer Mark Dillard outlines the 1976 state law banning possession storage sale use or transport of fireworks not Class C common fireworks. Aiken officials note permits licenses and restrictions for larger displays and licensing hurdles.
Aiken residents recall a Sunday morning miscommunication when two relatives answered different extensions and each hung up thinking the other would answer. The piece ponders humorous radio style thoughts on communication and safe driving for the holiday season.
Forecasters warn of hot and humid conditions through the week with highs near the upper 90s and overnight lows around the 70s. Partly cloudy skies and a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms persist from today into Friday. Thunderstorms may briefly cool temperatures.
A hearing on the protest of the Aiken County Council seat one results will be held at 7 30 p m Thursday in the county courthouse. Lucas Ray’s attorney Douglas S Garvin asks the party executive committee to convene citing discrepancies in final counts and absentee ballot handling. Fay Hatcher defeated Ray 744 to 725 in the Democratic primary runoff.
Diane Aiken beauty Diane Toole crowned Miss South Carolina at Memorial Auditorium Greenville after leading with alphabetic order by counties. The 17 year old graduate of St. Angela Academy won talent and a 500 dollar scholarship, with a 2500 dollar Miss South Carolina prize plus wardrobe funds and a car for appearances.
In Aiken County and statewide races the June primaries conclude with contests for state House seats Districts 82 to 86 and county council seats one two five six. Candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and other offices include Riley Stroud Stevenson Williams and Thurmond with several races uncontested or one-party favored.
Aiken County Council adopted a budget with Section 20 authorizing a fall referendum on funding non departments. Results will influence the 1979 80 budget as agencies press for continued county support amid budget disputes. Councilman Ralph Cullinan aligns with audience on the issue.
Local newspaper brief outlines sections including comics Dear Abby editorials obituaries sports television and weather map with page references for today’s edition
Public Independence Day events include the North Augusta Jaycees Old-Fashioned Fourth at Edenfield Park 12:30 to 6 30 p.m with square dancing sack races greased pig chase pony rides and an arts and crafts show. Mount Canaan Baptist Association hosts a Bettis Academy grounds festival starting around 8 a.m daily with home cooking carnival activities and a week-long run. Gregg Park passes permit Fourth of July activities at the Civic Center beginning 2 p.m leading to a fireworks finale.
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