28 Jul 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1978
Page
1
A government funded study claims women approach equality with men in crime. The text also mentions a film refuting The Swarm funded by the Department of Agriculture, and notes no film addressing Jaws II.
Storms ease as the week ends with a 10 percent rain chance tonight and Saturday. Saturday should be mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s and overnight lows around 70. Scattered showers and thundershowers return Sunday through Tuesday with highs in the 90s and overnight lows in the 70s.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a 16.2 billion tax cut shaping up for a House floor fight. It would cut personal taxes by up to 160 dollars and largely shield capital gains from the 15 percent minimum tax, with a one time 100000 profit exemption on home sales and a rolling rollover provision for reinvestment. President Carter opposes the plan’s capital gains provisions.
Former President Gerald R. Ford addressed the Independent Truckers Association in Washington D C and launched a broad attack on Carter administration policy. He spoke with campaign tone, signaling a candidate style during the address.
South Carolina officials described a statewide computerized job matching system to Aiken County managers. Employers call local offices with job details, the computer pairs qualifications with applicants statewide, and a daily printout helps interviewers. The system aims to expand searches, save time, and improve hiring matches.
Aiken County officials and residents met at a citizens session to plan a sustained anti litter drive. Arimee Burrell spearheaded the group with L C Greene county administrator outlining enforcement and a proposed anti litter commission.
The old Laurens Street post office in Aiken returns to the selling block after 60 years under the Postal Service. Built in 1912, it served as main post office until 1952 and has housed county offices since 1971. Bids must meet fair market value with no minimum price.
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