Aiken Gun Store Owner Denounces Gun Control Stances
Jim Moates owner of The Gun Rack in Aiken told the Graniteville Exchange Club that gun control has failed globally and that crime stems more from drug and alcohol abuse. He cited Switzerland’s low crime rate and noted how some buyers seek guns without paperwork, while criticizing reporting and enforcement. Moates, a Greenwood native with a chemical engineering background and military service, opened the Gun Rack in 1970.
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Graniteville Exchange Club
Aiken
America
Hitler
Philippines
Switzerland
Moates
National Rifle Association
Greenwood
Clemson
Duke
University of South Carolina
DuPont
U.S. Army
Council To Divide $68,200
The Aiken County Council plans a closed 6:30 p.m. meeting to parcel out 68200 in federal revenue sharing money among eight districts and the council chairman. The total allocation is 81000, with 13800 already allocated to the Aiken Area Council on Aging and portions drawn from each member’s 9000 share.
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Aiken County
Aiken Area
SC Man Wins Plane In Contest
University of South Carolina scientist Dana G Dunkelberger won a $50,000 airplane of his choice in a sweepstakes. He traveled to the State House with Gov James B Edwardamame to be announced as reporters filmed his surprised reaction. He said he was shocked and could not speak at first.
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Columbia
University of South Carolina
Dana G. Dunkelberger
Dunkelberger
James B. Edwardamame
State House
Locals back national postal strike calls in Cincinnati and Tucson
In Cincinnati three locals representing 4000 workers voted to follow a national strike. In Tucson Postmaster Arnold Elias said 90 percent of the citys 1000 postal workers would walk out if a national strike is called. Contingency plans include asking President Carter to declare an emergency and deploy federal troops to handle mail. Chief Mediator Horvitz said key issues remain unresolved. Burger King in Heritage Square reported a $561 loss. Aiken Public Safety notes a cash discrepancy at the restaurant between 9:30 am and 5 pm Tuesday under investigation. A set of four wire wheel covers valued at 200 was stolen from the car of David Hall Route 6 Box 324 Aiken. vehicle parked at work.
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Ariz
Arnold Elias
William F. Bolger
Carter
Wayne L. Horvitz
Burger King
Heritage Square
Jon F. Katz Jr
Aiken
Secretary to Attend Barbecue for Bob Bergland at Armory
Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland will appear at a barbecue in his honor tonight at the Edgefield National Guard Armory at 6 p.m. Tickets remain available at the door for 3 dollars.
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U. S
Edgefield National Guard
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