11 Jun 1979
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1979
Page
1
An eight year old girl named Leslie Krause went hiking with a dog and got lost in Windsor woods. Residents and search dogs tracked her silent tracks through wells and snake country until she was found at 12:30 a.m. The reunion brought relief as her parents and community expressed gratitude.
The American Embassy orders wives and children to leave Nicaragua as heavy fighting rages in Managua between Somoza troops and Sandinista guerrillas. Attacks also flare in Matagalpa Esteli Leon Masaya and near the Costa Rican border with reports of civilian casualties and Red Cross delays.
Dealers report rising demand for small fuel efficient cars like the Omega and Pinto. Some allow sticker prices on select models while discounts remain larger on larger vehicles, with trade-ins and discounts guiding sales strategies.
Aiken County leaders expect a decision this week on where the legislative delegation will house its office. Rep. Thomas E. Huff and Rep. Thomas L. Moore discussed sites with Aiken County Council members, favoring the former Registrar of Mesne Conveyance office near the courthouse, while the county leans toward the magistrate's office space. Council Chair Carrol H. Warner said the delegation can pick any available space and that costs to renovate AMC were cited as a factor.
South Carolina Shriners staged a Saturday parade with three Cessnas flying over Laurens Street and an airworthy bi plane. The event referenced a revived aviation salute amid notes on local industry. Reynolds Aluminum bought 8.7 million unused cans from a defunct brewery for recycling.
Milner Super Gas reports strong demand for gasohol, a 90 percent gasoline blend with 10 percent ethanol produced from crops. Milner plans to extend distribution to Williston Orangeburg and Greenwood as about 35 000 gallons have sold locally. Experts note filters may clog initially while alcohol acts as a cleaner and engines with fuel injection benefit from cleaner injectors.
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