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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1981
Page
1
Court sessions move to the federal building on Park Avenue as plans begin for repairs. The Aiken County courthouse suffered about 500000 dollars in damage from a blaze sparked by lightning, with roof and lighting among the major needs.
Fire struck the 100 year old courthouse bell tower as a civil case met inside. Judge James Moore and jurors evacuated after warning from James Verenes of Wells Hutchinson. Firefighters battled flames amid thunderstorm while county official urged microfilming records for safety.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Military Selective Service Act is constitutional allowing Congress to require young men to register for possible service and serve while young women face no such obligation.
Four members of the Aiken County Legislative Delegation signed a letter to the Aiken County School Board proposing two non voting members. Three signees later said they were unaware of the letter wording and removed their names. Rep Huff and others cited lack of full facts and a current state Board of Education evaluation as reasons for the retraction.
City officials project a windfall from water sales after dry weather boosted usage. The utility division expects about 430000 dollars in revenue for June and 221474 already collected in the first 11 months. Investment income totals 198005 dollars. Funds will finance utility improvements and reduce bonded indebtedness.
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