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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1979
Page
1
U S jobless rate remains at 5.8 percent in May with manufacturing down 31,000. Construction gains of 65,000, a 50,000 rebound from a trucking strike, and mixed changes across demographics offset manufacturing losses. Total employment rises to 96.3 million, while 5.9 million remain jobless.
Howard M. Hickey Jr urged a 6 percent raise plus $450 across the board for city workers, higher than the manager’s 5 percent plus $450 plan. Windham cited an $18,925 cost and noted reserves above $35,000 could cover it, with Carter wage guidelines in view. Mayoral tilt favored no raise for the mayor and council, and a shift to new garbage pickup methods could alter costs. The issue resumes at the June 11 City County meeting.
Cecil Atchley admits embarrassment after mispronouncing graduate Stephen Leigh Byrd at last night's Aiken High graduation. Byrd earned cum laude while Mrs. Byrd, a teacher at the school, is cited as a co-worker in the incident.
A local parent and business advocate from Houndslake and surrounding areas denounces a proposed school redistricting. He cites safety concerns with teen drivers, high speed roads, and increased costs, urging funds to go to salaries, building, and programs instead.
At Aiken High Tuesday night about 200 residents heard four local residents present views on potential rezoning. Loppnow, Bibler, Jones and Clayton voiced opposing positions on moving students from the south side to north side schools. The editor invites readers to submit letters to the Rezoning address.
A local parent argues for citywide school redistricting to correct racial imbalances at Eustis Park Pinecrest and nearby schools. She cites crowded classrooms at Aiken Elementary and Millbrook, empty rooms at East Aiken, and past funding cuts as reasons to pursue more uniform use of facilities. She endorses self contained K-6 options and supports principal Lynette Rinehart’s views.
President Carter meets consumer advocates and environmentalists to discuss his order lifting price controls on domestic oil amid looming shortages and potential price hikes. Oil exporters like Saudi Arabia signal higher prices as OPEC readiness to raise the base, while Capitol Hill leaders dodge a planned energy summit.
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