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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1982
Page
1
Aiken Standard offers free job hunting ads to help the economy. In March 55 job seekers listed under Positions Wanted, with daily ads averaging 20 dropping to about 10, as calls for interviews emerged. Ads require name address and phone. drop in or mail details to 124 Rutland Dr. No phone submissions.
Annie Mae Turner, 65, received nine months in jail and three years probation for possession of unlawful drugs including over a pound of marijuana. Ex-grandson-in-law William Harold Zorn got 27 months in jail and five years probation. Both cried as they left the courthouse with Turner supported by family.
An Attorney General opinion found parts of Aiken County reorganization plan invalid limiting the county council from removing the Planning Commission staff. The five hour meeting saw deadlocks on resolutions to grant Barnes day to day control while preserving staff funds, with a lone 5 2 vote approving a modified plan and next readings to be scheduled. The council also approved bonds for the Belvedere Water and Sewer Commission contingent on May referendum.
The 16th annual Aiken Hunt Meet launches the National Hunt and Steeplechase Association season at Clark Field. Trainers like George Thomas prepare horses such as Prince Blum and Land Leviathon for races including the imperial Cup and Byers Plate, with notable entrants from Rokeby Stable and Aiken connections. Proceeds benefit Helping Hands Inc. and tickets list prices for adults and children, with special railside parking and reserved options.
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