Hinckley Says He Was Not Free After Reagan Verdict
John W. Hinckley Jr. told The Washington Post he believes he was insane when he shot President Reagan and three others and did not "beat the rap." He remains confined at St. Elizabeths Hospital and faces a potential release hearing scheduled for August as doctors report on his mental state. Hinckley defended the verdict and said he would not be a danger to himself or society, including the president.
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Barrington D. Parker
Willcox Hotel May Be Razed
Willcox Hotel in Aiken faces demolition after the City Council approved a court order to raze the deteriorating historic site. Fire risk and safety issues prompted action though supporters hope a buyer will rescue the property on Colleton Avenue.
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Kiki) Murphy
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Aiken Standard Holiday Schedule and Ad Deadlines
The Aiken Standard offices will close at noon Friday July 2 for the July 4th holiday. Display ads for Monday July 5 are due by noon Thursday and those for Tuesday July 6 by 5 p.m. Thursday. Classifieds for Friday July 2 are due by 11 a.m. Thursday and for Monday July 5 by 1 p.m. Thursday.
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Inside Today Aiken County Today Classifieds
Classifieds and comics page overview for Aiken County Today, highlighting upcoming ads and comic features. Includes brief notes on local listings and entertainment items relevant to residents.
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Final County Budget Figure Still Uncertain
Aiken County Council holds a 7 p.m. budget hearing and 6 p.m. work session at 736 Richland Ave. W. to review the revised 10.3 million budget with 673 193 cut and 138 150 added in revenue totaling 811 343. Council members debate reinstating June 15 cuts and funding for new equipment and salaries amid proposed fee changes.
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Billie K. Trapp
Trapp
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
White House weighs revival of Barnwell Nuclear Plant
The Energy Department proposes reviving and underwriting the Barnwell nuclear fuel plant as part of a plan to provide plutonium for the Clinch River breeder reactor project in Tennessee. Carter halted reprocessing and indefinitely defered the program in 1977.
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Rosses Welcome Second Child Holly Elaine Ross
Mr and Mrs Timothy Ross of 105 Michael Court welcomed their second child Holly Elaine Ross born the same day as a companion birth reported by the couple. The fathers noted the two wives appeared two weeks apart but the babies arrived on the same day.
Supreme Court ruling on due on sale clause impacts little locally
In Aiken realtors and S and L executives say yesterday’s Supreme Court decision upholding the due on sale clause will have little effect on business. Donald Murphree of Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan notes the ruling clarifies the practice of calling in a loan when a home is sold and offering a new loan at a higher rate. Murphree says Palmetto Federal has used a composite rate mortgage in such sales for years.
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