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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1976
Page
2
AP report notes a muted scene in Columbia as Democratic precinct caucus results trickle in. Wallace supporters celebrate modestly while Carter backers target uncommitted delegates. no candidates attend, media tabulates for the party, and Saturday differs from usual Tuesday elections.
Southern Bell reports savings from a new directory assistance charge, but cuts more than 100 jobs in September and October. About 60 percent of calls dropped after the first five free inquiries, with 95 percent of customers paying no charge. Some operators were reassigned rather than laid off.
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends. Contact Post Office Box 456, 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29801 with address and subscription information. The paper uses AP dispatches and reserves republication rights with corrections in the next issue.
AP market basket survey shows February declines in 12 of 13 cities with an average 2.7 percent drop while Seattle rose 2.2 percent. Comparisons to March 1976 show a 29 percent rise from three years earlier as dairy costs shift and sugar prices ease.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina asks the state Insurance Commission for rate hikes affecting about 9 000 residents. Proposed increases range around 35 percent for individual and family policies and about 55 percent for franchise contracts. Quarterly premiums would rise for both hospital and physician coverage, with hospital only plans also increasing. The department does not set rates but must ensure reasonableness relative to benefits.
A statewide citizens advisory council is being formed to aid the Department of Mental Health in drafting five year plans for mental illness treatment. Appointed by the Mental Health Commission and groups such as the Medical Association and Probate Judges, the 30 members will include one designated by the commission and eighteen from the public after association screening.
Spartanburg AP announces the will of John Thompson a retired textile mill worker who died in 1972 and left 225000 to two South Carolina colleges for scholarships. Wofford receives 175045 and Spartanburg Methodist 58348. Thompson worked 18 years at Spartan Mills and his estate funds scholarships via his bequest.
Columbia AP The state ABC Commission approved new liquor licensing rules for restaurants to require at least 50 percent of gross income from food. A kitchen and ready menus are required, hot meals daily, substantial food advertising, and food availability during normal mealtimes. The rules take effect July 1.
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