Schools Want More Answers In Wagener Meeting
The Aiken County School Board reports no official word from the Aiken County Legislative Delegation on their 1982 Legislative Program. Rep. Thomas Huff says the delegation answered the question of fiscal autonomy. The board voted to begin $300,000 roof repairs at three schools and to place a referendum on millage rate powers for local schools.
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Wagener
Aiken County
Clifton Williamson
Thomas Huff
North Augusta
A.L. Corbett
Board of Education
Robert Paskel
Bangladesh Army takes power in bloodless coup
Bangladesh army seizes control and dissolves parliament in a swift coup. Gen H M Ershad proclaims martial law and says a president of his choosing will head a new government council. Public offices close and banks halt as Sattar's fate remains unclear.
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New Delhi
India
Bangladesh
Abdus Sattar
Dacca
H.M. Ershad
Calcutta
Sattar
Ershad
United News of India
Job Ads Spur Aiken County Search for Work
Classified advertisement urges residents of Aiken County to seek employment and view the classified page for job listings. The notice promotes local job opportunities and community participation in finding work.
County Plan Still Awaiting U.S. Approval
Aiken County awaits U S approval of its reapportionment plan as Justice Department officials said enabling state legislation is a prerequisite. The council delayed third readings of indigent care and planning ordinances to April 6. Szablewski outlined a 1982 Community Development Grant plan with four projects including a North Augusta water system as strongest for job growth.
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U.S. Justice Department
Aiken County
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
Justice Department
Justice Depot
Aiken County Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Steve
Szablewski
Nearly Renovated Jail Overcrowded in Aiken County
Aiken County Jail, 90 to 95 percent renovated, is holding 129 inmates though designed for 100. On Monday 144 were jailed as General Sessions Court terms boost bench warrants and pretrial prisoners. One-man cells are doubled, mattresses borrowed, and safety concerns rise as inmates sleep on floors.
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Eral Sessions Court
Bowe
State Supreme Court
Anonymous letter funds church organ at Vaucluse Church of God
An anonymous note signed “Your Friends” thanked donors for a Hammond organ purchase in memory of Woodrow Wilson Driggers and his son James W. Driggers. The organ arrived March 16 at Vaucluse Church of God as fund drive proceeds aid air conditioning and pulpit chairs. Rev. James E. Stevens prepares to leave for Joanna after 27 months.
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Vaucluse
Vaucluse Church of God
Woodrow Wilson Driggers
James W. Driggers
James E. Stevens
A&m Music
Crecy
Stevens
Joanna
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W. Scott Barnes
Dan Bowe
Aiken
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