Three Victims Linked to Drugs and Drinking in Aiken Murder Case
In Aiken, Christopher Wilder and Clarence Ashby pleaded guilty to murder and armed robbery of Clyde R. Jordan. Judge Paul M. Moore sentenced Wilder to life in prison plus 25 years and Ashby to life in prison. A 14-year-old suspect remains in family court with hearings pending.
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Paul M. Moore
Christopher
Butch) Wilder
Clarence
Ashby
Clyde R. Jordan
Moore
Seventh Circuit
Aiken
Wilder
Jordan
Family Court
John W. Harte Jr
Carter Nears Speech Could Shake Up White House Staff
President Carter nears a major address as he reviews energy and economic policies at Camp David. The talks fuel expectations of a staff shakeup and possible departure of energy secretary James R. Schlesinger amid energy and recession concerns.
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James Gerstenzang
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
James R. Schlesinger
Schlesinger
White House
Energy Department
James Bishop Jr
Jody Powell
Skylab Debris Hunt Sweeps Western Australia
Australians charter planes and ride jeeps to collect Skylab fragments after the space station broke up over southwest Australia near Balladonia. Officials estimate 20 to 25 tons survived and landed across the region with loud sonic booms and widespread excitement.
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Perth
Australia
U.S. Space Station
Balladonia
U.S
Tony Boult
Western Autralian Emergency Service
Western Australia
Ray Smith
Frank McCrosson and the flying hat rumor in Aiken
Rumors swirl around Frank McCrosson claiming a white metallic object in his hat resembled Skylab. Locals question Sylvia W. Westerdahl’s status as Second Circuit solicitor as Mickey Johnson is named city solicitor.
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Lexington County
Harte
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
Frank McCrosson
Australia
Frank
Second Circuit
Mickey Johnson
City of Aiken
Mrs. Westerdahl
Red Stained Robbers Still Loose
Authorities seek two men linked to a Farmers and Merchants bank robbery in Clearwater. The robbers are believed dyed red by a dye gas packet used during the escape, possibly staining money and surroundings. Investigators check two stolen cars connected to the case as they pursue leads.
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Clearwater
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Johnson Motor Company
Augusta
Ellington-Owensby Buick
Park Avenue
Bartending class at USC Aiken teaches tips and realism
Jim Lawrence leads USC Aiken students through a practical Bartending course that debunks romance and focuses on technique. Students start with simple one liquor drinks then progress to cream drinks and wine tasting while learning cost saving tips and safety for handling customers.
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Lawrence
Aiken Board Considers Rezoning Plans for Elementary Schools
The Aiken County Board of Education meets tonight at 8 in the Educational Center to review about 40 letters and three rezoning plans from residents. The staff proposal seeks racial balance and overcrowding relief, with some students to be bused. Eustis Park Elementary may close and sixth grades merged with junior high.
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Aiken
Kneece
Eustis Park Elementary
Edgefield Ave
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James Schlesinger
Carter Administration
Dorw
Great Sandy Desert
Derby
Gibson
Desa
Indian Ocean
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Lake Grace
Skylab
Central Australia
Ray Seiler
Seiler
Elizabeth
Art Croft
Aiken County Today
Abby
Ecology Beat
Erma Bombeck
By Thurmond Whatley
Kathryn Smith
Jim Lawrence
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