This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1983
Page
3
Local business column by Thurmond Whatley surveys small firms and market trends, highlighting storefronts, employment shifts, and community impact in a concise city obituary-like business digest.
The FMC Aiken plant received the Corporate Safety Achievement Award for 1982 for one full year with no lost workday injuries. Frank McKnight attended Prudential’s annual conference in Lake Buena Vista Florida. Building permits issued totaled 69 with fees paid amounting to 2 632 812 dollars and 203 inspections conducted in May.
In Tifton Georgia AP report Tyron Spearman Georgia Peanut Commission director and National Peanut Council leader says the peanut’s image is shifting from a lowly staple to a premium health food. He plans a London campaign to boost exports toward a 500000 metric ton goal and promote new flavors and use as barbecue and taco peanuts.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department the South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Aiken Youth Corrections Center were honored at a Law Day dinner sponsored by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Aiken SERTOMA and Optimist Clubs at South Aiken High School. John A. O’Leary director of the SC Criminal Justice Academy urged community commitment to crime solving and spoke on curriculum reform and training innovations. The event featured plaques presented to the agency heads.
The director of the S C Criminal Justice Academy says the goal is to train better in a shorter period. John O Leary notes 86 000 officers trained since 1969 with 6 800 new trainees this year and cites turnover as a major issue. He urges improved screening, supervision and legal awareness to reduce misconduct risk. The Rotary Club of Aiken heard his remarks at the Ramada Inn.
South Carolina establishes the Crime Victims Compensation Fund to repay expenses of victims or survivors. Eligible crimes occurred on or after January 1, 1983 and must be reported within 48 hours. Benefits up to 10 000 dollars with possible 1500 emergency aid. investigations required.
In Maxton North Carolina Alvah Ward of the Department of Commerce says the era of large labor intensive heavy industry is over. He notes newer industries are lighter and more computerized Campbell Soup Co's 100 million plant illustrates the trend with 425 workers and Gov Hunt dedicating it.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.