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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1976
Page
2
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The Public Defenders Association of South Carolina endorsed transferring criminal docket control from solicitors to the courts. The motion passed with over the required 20 members at a Columbia meeting. Dan Bowling criticized solicitor control as a major flaw in the state’s judiciary.
The notice provides publishing details for the Aiken Standard established 1867, including publication schedule, address, postal information, and AP content rights. It also notes responsibility limits for errors in ads and procedures for corrections and payments.
A House bill would shorten terms on the State Pardon Probation and Parole Board from 12 years to six for future appointments. Representative Parker Evatt said shorter terms would reduce reluctance to serve.
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church hosts Lenten services from today through Wednesday with The Rev. Beverly J. Shanley of the Convent of St. Helena conducting a School of Prayer tonight and tomorrow and Holy Communion Wednesday. A Thursday covered dish supper and nursery are provided. public invited.
Status overview from Columbia on South Carolina measures. Tidelands bill awaits House reaction to Senate amendments. Judicial Reform seeks new compromise with debate imminent. Agency Reports includes quarterly state data requirements. Brain Death bill moves toward debate. Consolidation proposal could form a county city study commission. unrelated notes mention Capri’s Blue Grotto water level and Salerno’s early university.
The House tentatively approves a bill to revamp the state Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission board. If approved, the measure moves to the Senate for final action.
In Charleston area Lowcountry gardens Middleton and Magnolia Gardens report peak bloom near month end. Officials cite warm temps and limited rainfall as conducive to a strong season with azaleas camelias marigolds and fruit tree blooms progressing toward March 20 and full display by early April per Magnolia Gardens manager Don Stribling.
In Montreat North Carolina AP report states that college boys in one dormitory spoke with girls in another for 312 days claiming a world record for a telephone conversation.
The National Connastoga Caravan will stop in Wagener on April 27 and 28 for the Wagons to Wagener Bicentennial Celebration. Campers and camping clubs are urged to reserve early for a week of events including a free musical program at 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Wagener-Salley High School Athletic Field. Military bands and color guards will pay tribute to the nation’s bicentennial.
Democratic Senate majority leader race narrows as Byrd leads, with Humphrey Muskie and Hollings in contention. Mansfield retirement shifts timetable with calls for caucus commitments before January votes. Humphrey hints at possible presidential route but remains noncommittal.
A plea to buyers to choose energy efficient appliances by seeking features that cut kilowatt hours. Saving energy can lower the electric bill and stretch dollars in lean times.
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