11 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1977
Page
1
A fragment from a local notice lists Aiken County Public Library at 435 Nowssary with a date 6-19-75. The readable portion outlines a library-related item or event in the Aiken area.
Aiken Recreation Department schedules multiple events from March 12 through March 26. Ten mile road race starts at 10 a.m. with a 2 mile jog at 10 15 a.m. A mile registration is 2 dollars. ball tickets are 25 dollars per couple. Other races and fundraisers run through March 26 with various admission prices and venues. The Hall of Fame hours shift to mornings on March 19 and 26.
President Mobutu's forces say they recaptured Divuma and Kasaji in Shaba Province from Angolan mercenaries. Troops move to regain Dilolo Kapanga and Kisengi as U S embassy confirms eight American Methodist missionaries held under house arrest in Kapanga.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse cautions marijuana may become an enduring cultural pattern like alcohol and tobacco. Director Robert L. Dupont notes about 36 million Americans have tried it and worries widespread use could raise serious automobile accident rates.
The FDA considers banning saccharin leaving dieters with few substitutes. Natural sugars like corn syrup or honey carry similar calories, and Bob Gelardi of the Calorie Control Council says there are no good alternatives.
Aiken youths nearly joined the Harlem Globetrotters during a Augusta performance as Meadowlark Lemon questioned a nearby woman about two kids roaming by her feet. The boys reportedly returned to Aiken with a Curly Neal autograph through the bus window. A Sumter woman reportedly had a Clemson tiger paw tooth filling.
The Aiken Triple Crown Weekend kicks off with a ten mile road race at 10 am and a 2 mile jog at 10 15 am through the horse training area. Registration at the H Odell Weeks Activities center, with trophies for overall and age group winners. Over 50 from SC NC GA registered for the ten mile and 15 for the jog.
Area I superintendent Dr. Beecher E. Morton Jr. urged support for a school governance bill allowing local boards to raise taxes by about 7 percent and choose from four governance options. Augustus Stephens and Al Maddox supported the measure at a meeting with the Area I Advisory Council. Morton opposed a payroll deduction proposal for SCEA dues, arguing decisions should be local.
Abdul Khaalis and 11 followers faced kidnapping charges after a 38 hour Hanafi siege in Washington. The hostages were released unharmed after negotiators and ambassadors from three Islamic nations read from the Koran. Judge Harold Greene released Khaalis under conditions including no firearms and Washington residency.
Forecasts indicate warm weather with a drizzle pattern across the Aiken area. Tonight holds a 3 percent rain chance while tomorrow brings about a 40 percent possibility of precipitation.
The Senate voted 65 to 24 to keep 18 water resource projects including the Richard B. Russell Dam in a public works bill. A 2 to 1 party line showing support for continuing the projects followed President Carter’s request to suspend funding to balance the budget.
Graniteville Company announces construction to raise propane storage from 150000 to 600000 gallons to cushion future natural gas shortages. Vice president Jerry R. Johnson criticizes Southern Natural for poor preparation and states plans to run plant equipment on gas oil or propane for added flexibility.
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