16 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1978
Page
1
Have You Heard questions beliefs about life's origin. Babs Wilkes comments on the idea, joking that her 10-year-old son is "about half dirt" as a light remark on scientific theories.
A sunny weekend with warm conditions and no rain. Tonight will drop to the low 60s, tomorrow highs near 88 to 90, and extended three days attend partly cloudy skies with highs in the 90s and overnight lows staying in the 60s.
The Boston Herald American reports President Carter discussed behind the scenes efforts to swap prisoners to free Anatoly Shcharansky and Vladimir Slepak. The White House meeting included Robert Loup and Sen. Floyd Haskell with staff membership cited.
The Aiken Standard will begin Monday a 10 day series titled Can You Cope revealing how Americans with more wealth education and leisure struggle with practical life problems. It includes coping skills tests to help readers assess their own coping abilities.
Williams, a Graniteville retiree who bought 500 acres in 1938, built a house in the middle of a 55 acre pond. He tends a baited line and calls a speckled perch his pet fish while dreaming of rebuilding the old dam power plant to produce and sell electricity locally.
Coleman reports the county tax base at 624 million as of March 7 but estimates it could be worth 1 billion. Millage hikes are under discussion with city and county increases approved or proposed, while assessors work to boost staffing with CETA workers. Officials debate the timing and impact of revaluations on taxes and revenue. The CETA program limits and staffing challenges complicate hiring skilled appraisers. Coleman and staff await reassessment outcomes and potential funding shifts.
President Carter departs for Panama to sign and exchange documents confirming U S ratification of canal treaties ending U S control by 2000 and guaranteeing the waterway's neutrality. He travels with 12 senators and 4 representatives to meet Torrijos and leaders of Mexico Venezuela Colombia Costa Rica and Jamaica amid security concerns after student deaths nearby.
Gen. Omar Torrijos declares a national holiday and tightens security for President Carter's Panama visit to formalize canal treaties. Troops seal Tocumen Airport and guard Carter's route while opponents face warnings and arrests. Pro and anti treaty protests are restricted as two student deaths fuel the turmoil.
Robert P. Timmerman of Aiken, president of Graniteville Manufacturing Company, is chosen by the South Carolina Department of the American Legion for its Distinguished Public Service Award. The presentation will occur June 23 at the Landmark Hotel in Myrtle Beach during the state convention, following his honorary degree from the University of South Carolina. The award honors service above and beyond to community, state and nation.
The Ridge Peach Festival starts Saturday with concessions at 8 30 a m and a parade at 10 00 a m. The softball final is at 1 00 p m behind the Trenton gym followed by park games at 3 p m. An all ages dance at 8 p m caps the day and a beauty pageant is planned tonight. Authorities weigh leadership and progress as part of an awards consideration.
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