02 Mar 1982
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1982
Page
1
Excerpt from Jimmy Cornelison in The Greenville News profiles Aiken as a distinct Southern town along I-20. The piece notes its highway setting, neat streets, Confederate monuments, and local spots like Alvano’s and Polly’s Place, inviting readers to see its hidden character.
Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan of Aiken and Beaufort S&L plan to merge. They will apply to the Federal Home Loan Bank for approval. The merged entity would serve 15 communities with about 270 million in assets and include a combined staff and board from both institutions.
Harness racing returns to Aiken with the 12th Aiken Sulky Races at the Aiken Mile Track on Banks Mill Road. Gates open 10 a.m. with 12 one mile races for standardbred trotters and pacers ages two and up. Tickets Adults 3, children 12 and under 1, railside parking 35. Notable trainers Ad amsky Stable Jim Crane and Jim Larente with multiple entries. Also a Triple Crown Road Races fun run for children and adults at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with 1 mile 8:15, 2 mile 8:45 and 10 mile 9:30 starts.
A quirky column notes that chewing gum may not guarantee progress, reflecting a playful community take in Aiken County Today. Includes classifieds, comics, community calendar, Dear Abby, obituaries, opinions, local business, sports, and TV listings.
DOE disputes a January Worldwide Nuclear Power article questioning Barnwell Nuclear Fuels Plant feasibility and reliability. Spokesman Phil Garon says the piece reflected one individual's views and not policy, noting editorial errors at DOE and Argonne Laboratory. He confirms ongoing support from the President and Secretary Edwards for Barnwell as the best option for commercial spent fuel reprocessing.
The Downtown Merchants Association promotes a winter sidewalk sale running tomorrow through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Lionel Smith Ltd. shoppers can buy three suits for the price of one, with all winter merchandise from Aiken and Edgefield stores on display. Other Laurens Street shops including Casual Hut Gazebo Coleman Shoes and Aiken Furniture Co. offer deep discounts on jackets dresses coats and furniture pieces. Local riders from the Aiken Sulky Races are expected to boost foot traffic.
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