Drought Strains Aiken County Farms and Towns
The region endures drought with June rainfall at 3.45 inches and July at 0.22 inches. Corn suffers significant losses while cotton and soybeans show resilience. irrigation costs rise at 18 to 20 dollars per acre per inch. Cities like Salley New Ellenton and North Augusta face higher water use and conservation measures to prevent shortages.
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Aiken County
National Weather Service
Columbia
Allen Bayles
Bayles
Dailey
Heat safety tips: Hydration and precautions in summer heat
Health officials in Aiken warn that overheating poses risks to engines and people. Experts urge plenty of non alcoholic drinks, water, hats, and gradual sun exposure to prevent cramps fatigue and heat stroke. Diabetics and at risk groups must manage fluids and sugar while staying cautious and informed.
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Steve Szymowski
Aiken Community Hospital
Szymowski
Szymonski
George A. Poda
Savannah River
Poda
Raymond B. Vaughters Jr
Aiken
Northern Mariana Islands Vote to Join United States
In a national plebiscite the northern Mariana Islands chose to join the United States on June 17 1975.
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New Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
United States
CBO Sees Slower Growth but Not Recession in 1979
Washington AP The CBO led by Alice Rivlin warns the U S economy faces continued trouble despite falling unemployment with inflation worse than earlier projections and slower growth likely through 1979 The office expects 3 5 to 4 5 percent growth in 1978 slowing about a half point in 1979 and unemployment rising to 5 2 6 percent by year end The administration tax cut and Fed policy are key factors in the outlook.
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Dailey
Salley
Jack Able
Able
Lve
Savannah River
Charley Edwards
North Augusta
Edwards
Washington
U.S
Congressional Budget Office
Alice M. Rivlin
House Budget Committee
Rivlin
Federal Reserve
CBO
Brookings Institution
Barry Bosworth
Council On Wage and Price Stability
United States
Congress
Dollar Rises in Europe Slight Dip in Tokyo
The dollar gains against major European currencies while slipping marginally in Tokyo. Gold holds steady in Zurich but declines in London as Tokyo trading remains calm after a 10 month drop of about 25 percent against the yen. dollar closes at 201.475 yen.
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London
Tokyo
Zurich
Library Programs Announced At Aiken County Library
The Aiken County Library will host children's Story Time at 10 30 a m and an adult film show in the Weekly film series including Florida and Fun and Pictures in the Southern Highlands. Children may earn a fall certificate after reading ten books and recording titles on a reading club card.
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Aiken County
Aiken
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