Carter Visits Spain Aims to Back New Democracy
President Carter arrives in Madrid to cement U S support for the new democratic regime and NATO bid. He is greeted by King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia as Basque militants renew attacks in Alicante, though Carter plans no visit there.
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Spain
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Francisco Franco
U.S
NATO
Juan Carlos I
Queen Sophia
Parajas
Sapia Alicante
Carter Proposes Afghan Transitional Plan to Avert Slaughter
A senior Carter administration official said President Carter proposed a transitional arrangement for Afghanistan to prevent mass slaughter of pro Soviet elements if Soviet troops withdraw. The plan aims to assure that an anti Soviet government would not emerge, potentially easing a Soviet pullout. The proposal was presented to the Soviet Union last month.
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Madrid
Spain
Carter
Afghanistan
Registration For Draft Near End Of Battle In Congress
Congress prepared to finalize a $13.3 million appropriation to activate the Selective Service System and register an estimated 4 million young men. The measure aims to move the peacetime draft from standby to operation under President Carter.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
House
Have You Heard Distant Dimes Marches and Water Warnings
Brian Boyce shares a water deprivation test saying if you cannot spit you are in trouble. Homer McGee’s grandson meets Carrol H. Warner and says kids are as interested in politics as adults after a council meeting. An Aiken child roots for Deputy Dawg as sheriff in the Democratic runoff discussion.
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Boyce
March of Dimes
Homer McGee
Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
McGee
Aiken
New Sheriff To Be Elected In Aiken County Runoff
In Aiken County a Democratic runoff chose W Ralph Gunnells over incumbent Paul D Grant for sheriff with Gunnells to face Republican Carrol Heath in November. McElhaney won District 3 on the county council, defeating Jack Adkison. no Republican opposition exists. Aiken turnout was 21.51 percent with 8 632 of 40 128 voters casting ballots.
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Aiken County
Paul D. Grant
Grant
W. Ralph Gunnells
Gunnells
Carrol Heath
H. Michael
Mike) McElhaney
Jack M. Adkison
McElhaney
GOP
Ernest F
Fritz)Hollings
D-S.c
Marshall T. Mays
Greenwood
Charles Rhodes
Hanahan
Cleve Edmunds
Willow Springs
Lynwood
Langley
Gloverville
Bath
Clearwater
Adkinson
Beech Island
Council
Hollings
Mays
Rhodes
Aiken
New Ellenton
John Jenrette Wins Nomination Page 3B
Political stories highlight nominations and campaigns with coverage of Paul Grants law career banker endorsements and Perry Gunnells life threats. The issue outlines candidate standings and local political dynamics across page 6A and page 3B.
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Paul Grant
Perry Gunnells
John Jenrette
Missing Ballots Hold Up Voting At Valley Precincts
Absence of county council ballots at two polling precincts in Horse Creek Valley delayed votes. In Lynwood 19 precinct voters faced ballot omissions and delays, while Jordantown waited 45 minutes for council ballots. Council candidate Mike McElhaney ultimately won by 68 votes.
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Valley
Horse Creek Valley
Lynwood
Mike McElhaney
Penny Drew
Jordantown
U.S
Midland Valley
Thelma Barber
McElhaney
Council
Democratic Party
Robert M. Oswald
Ms. Drew
Barber
Haywood
Bath 7
Marvin Spires
Aiken County Budget Approved With Narrow Support
Aiken County approves a 1980 81 budget of 7 052 502 with only three votes in favor. Republican Walter Guy Ralph Cullinan and Mim Woodring back the plan while Democrat Marvin Dunbar opposes it and other Democrats abstain. No tax increase is included and departments must stay within allocations though possible revenues from Revenue Sharing and a hospital trust fund suit may boost funds.
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Aiken County
Walter C. Guy Jr
Ralph Cullinan
Mim Woodring
Carrol H. Warner
L.C. Greene
Frieda Walker
Warner
Marvin E
Rusty) Dunbar
Medwill Hill
Old County Hospital
Aiken County Education Budget Proposes 9 Percent Pay Rise
Unforeseen revenues and cuts enable the Aiken County Board of Education to plan a 9 percent pay increase for all district employees. Superintendent T B Willis cites an $216000 budget increase, largely from an $81995 boost under the South Carolina Finance Act, plus staff reductions and higher utility costs. The plan awaits referendum decision.
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Aiken County
Willis
Aiken County Budget Highlights
Aiken County presents a budget without a tax increase and forecasts a 9.67 percent pay raise for employees. A $49,313 surplus is projected alongside an estimated $1.75 per gallon gas cost. The plan adds seven new EMS positions.
School Board Budget Highlights Faces Salary and Revenue Shifts
The School Board outlines a 9 percent salary increase and 4.4 millage net rise. An empty contingency fund and about 7.5 new teaching positions are noted while Impact Aid revenues remain uncertain. The plan projects a 10 percent budget rise from last year.
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