Orchard Fan Debate on Frost Protection For Aiken Peach Growers
In the Aiken area peach farms including Jerrold Watsons in Monetta, owners report widespread frost damage after Tuesday night’s 29 degree temperature. Watson says it will take at least a week to assess losses while questioning whether 35 foot wind fans reduced damage as they produced no wind and frost settled across fields. He farms about 900 acres and notes some orchards may be unsalvageable. The verdict on the fans remains unclear as growers observe continued frost risk.
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Aiken
Joe Watson
Jerrold ‘Watson and Sons
Monetta
Watsons
Watson
Peach crop damage reported after cold weather
Clemson University agricultural agent Charlie Gray notes some Upstate packing houses may not open this summer due to losses. Growers expect a week to 10 days to gauge damage on young peaches and blooms from two nights of cold weather. Natural pruning by cold may help, but deep freezes could kill entire orchards.
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Charlie Gray
Clemson University
Walker
Census Day approaches as mail census costs soar
The article explains the 1980 census process urging people to mail in forms by April 1. It notes $44 million in postage with a projected $2.5 billion total cost, equating to about $10 per person and $1 per year per American. Census takers will still visit many homes to count the population.
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Bureau
Foreign-bred horses boost U S steeplechase at Clark Field
The Aiken Hunt Meet features six races including the Palmetto Federal Imperial Cup and the Coors Gold Cup with purses totaling 15 000 dollars. European and South American bred horses dominate entries as owners seek steeplechase glory abroad.
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America
U.S
Aiken
Ford Conger
Ulysses
Chile
Conger
Great Britain
New Zealand
Australia
Argentina
England
Clark Field
Pine Log Road
Notch
Powderhouse Roads
Gorbachev orders firearms turn-in in Lithuania clash
Gorbachev announced Lithuanians have one week to surrender firearms used by 500 to 600 volunteer air raid drill units and youth training groups. He warned Soviet Interior Ministry confiscation if not complied and urged tighter border control and reduced foreign visas as Moscow pressures Lithuania amid secession fears.
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Gorbachev
Congress of People’s Deputies
Soviet Union
Soviet Interior Ministry
Kbachev
KGB
Republic
Lithuania
Pattis not a hostage. possible freedom hinted
Pattis times from page 1A suggest he may gain freedom. His sister Ellen Pattis remains pessimistic saying they do not know when they will see him again and if at all.
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Ellen Pattis
Census job drive seeks workers in Aiken area
The census agency outlines temporary positions including door to door questionnaire delivery and follow ups in April through June. Pay starts at 5.50 per hour with 0.24 per mile reimbursement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 16 years old and pass basic testing at specified local sites on set dates.
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U.S
Aiken County Recreation Center
Graniteville
USCA Hosts Economic Symposium for High Schoolers
USCA Aiken will host a one day high school economics symposium Friday aimed at 85 students and teachers from Aiken County and nearby counties. Dr. Marsha Shelburn leads the event with speakers including Dr. Gary Stone on sports economics and value questions.
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USC Aiken
America
Aiken County
Sympsium
Marsha Shelburn
Center For Economic Education
USCA
Gary Stone
Winthrop College
Jose Canseco
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Regent
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