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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1979
Page
15
Gov. Dick Riley lauded President Carter's energy crisis address as restoring national will and confidence. He said Carter offered honest leadership and a call to unite, sacrifice, and endure a moral and spiritual crisis to guide the nation through the energy challenge.
Riley said a Southern governor was seen as managing the government not leading the nation and urged a broader presidential approach after two years. He called Sun day’s speech a catalyst for pausing to reflect on origins and direction as Congress faces energy proposals. Rep Butler Derrick pledged support to Carter to restore confidence in government.
The South Carolina Legislature considers adding two cents to the gasoline tax from 9 to 11 cents to fund highways and roads. Sen. Rembert Dennis cites resurfacing delays and notes the budget provides no other new money for the Department of Highways and Public Transportation. He emphasizes voter concern over potholes and road shoulders.
The Diocese of Charleston urges Gov Riley to condemn the Ku Klux Klan amid rising reports of Klan activity in the South. Rev Thomas R Duffy of Catholic Charities calls for federal probes into Navy personnel linked KKK actions and warns hate groups remain active.
AP reports three youths hiking at PUMKINTON State Park found the decomposed body of a man atop 3,157‑foot Table Rock mountain on Sunday. Authorities identified the scene and began an investigation into the death and its circumstances.
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