Protesters March to Thurmond Home Underscore Voting RightsA Pivotal March in Edgefield
More than 1,000 Black protesters led by Rev. Jesse Jackson marched four miles to the Edgefield County Courthouse and past Thurmond’s birthplace to denounce the senator’s opposition to extending parts of the Voting Rights Act. The peaceful rally followed a prayer vigil at Strom Thurmond High School and ended with a community gathering in Edgefield.
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Ted Willis Ends Aiken Schools Career Plans Farm Life
After 27 years with the Aiken County School system and eight years as district superintendent, Ted Willis will retire tomorrow to Wagener. He plans farming soybeans and hay, helping his sons’ store, pursuing small business ventures, and spending more time with family and grandchildren. His wife Mary Lou teaches English, and his son David serves in public safety.
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Budget Still Up In The Air In Aiken County
Aiken County Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner led a Friday work session where no member endorsed the proposed budget. The panel agreed to cut county agency funding by 10 to 15 percent and eliminate 20 to 23 job slots to pass the 1981 82 budget, with a 10 to 12 mill tax increase anticipated. Warner noted some vacancies may be filled by released workers. The council planned to meet at 4 today.
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Farmers Warn Of Budget Cuts Hit U.S. Agriculture
Aiken County farmers told Rep. Butler Derrick in the 4 H Building that Reagan budget cuts would strike at price supports and farm programs. They argued removal of target prices and disaster payments would lower prices below costs and threaten national food supplies.
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Downtown Fountain Dedicated in Aiken Amid Small Crowd
The downtown fountain at Laurens Street and Richland Avenue was dedicated yesterday with June Murff of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce tossing the first penny. City officials praised the project as a symbol of community cooperation while Bill Bassham served as master of ceremonies.
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