County Study Dismissed Amid Debate In Aiken County Council
Aiken County Council voted down a newly completed personnel study amid lively discussion. Supporters urged adoption citing salary disagreements, while opponents questioned scope and impact on most county employees.
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Ralph F. Cullinan
Walter C. Guy Jr
Ramada Inn Sold to Kenyan couple Patel and wife
Aiken’s Ramada Inn on Richland Avenue was sold effective May 15 to Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Patel, long-time residents of Aiken. Patel plans a two year interior renovation including new carpeting televisions and bedding while repainting rooms and keeping the exterior intact.
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WLOW Owner Buys Stations in Augusta Market
Mills Fitzner owner of WLOW AM and FM in Aiken has contracted to buy WAUG-FM and WHGI-AM in Augusta subject to FCC approval. He plans to keep WLOW as a Christian AM station and may sell WLOW later, with his family staying in Aiken. Tom Barclay will move to Augusta as news and sports director.
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Tom Barclay
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Hunter Group Inc
Retirement proves busy for former Du Pont worker
William Bebbington, who retired from the Savannah River Plant after 34 years with Du Pont, says retirement is like work. He notes he has stayed busy since retirement. North Augusta City Council debated wording of an alcohol ordinance at last night’s meeting, questioned whether it covered porter, port, or wine. Councilmen Greene and Layman commented on staff expertise.
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Savannah River
du Pont
North Augusta
Thomas Greene
Daniel Layman
Layman
County Struggles With Budget Needs
Aiken County Council gave first reading to a 20.8 million budget including 7.3 million for the Public Service Authority and 3.3 million each for CETA funds and the HUD program. Debate centered on funding needs and a proposed 7 percent across the board raise with a failed 2.5 percent merit plan.
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Medwell Hill
Extradition Sought for Aug 2 Murders of Holoways
Extradition proceedings target Roosevelt Bryant 23 and Fesse Lee Laney 19, held in Augusta, for the January 4 Holoway killings at an Aiken County convenience store. They face charges on arrival, while a separate North Augusta arrest follows a May 23 Dr J M Garrison home robbery.
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Aiken County
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Richmond County
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Clark James Lawless
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James Jackson Duffy
Julie Ann Garrison
Walter E. Newman
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Davidson Plays Tennis With Psychology See Page IB
Local brief notes a tennis match featuring Davidson and references a psychology angle. No additional context or results provided in readable text.
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All DC-10s Grounded By FAA
The FAA suspended the DC-10 design certificate grounding all 138 jets. Cracks in engine mounts led to the emergency action, with inspections to ensure in-service aircraft match the original design. Airlines United and Northwest halted DC-10 flights. Continental offered no spare aircraft.
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Lufthansa German Airlines
Dam costs rise eight million to 299 million
The Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake total cost increased by eight million, now listed at 299 million by the Army Corps. Completion shifts from January 1984 to February 1985, with 81.3 million spent and 172.6 million more needed to finish. The dam will provide 300000 kilowatts across a six state area.
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District Five Contested Council Race Prolonged by Court
In North Augusta Belvedere voters faced a delayed District 5 outcome as Supreme Court appeals over the 1978 election between L Kline Paulk and Billie K Trapp extend the certification process. Temporary councilman John H. Pound laments the indefinite status while both candidates voice frustration over the ruling.
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