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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1979
Page
1
Harrisburg officials reported an uncontrolled radiation release from the Three Mile Island plant. PA emergency officials notified all four counties and mobilized local civil defense as they assess the amount of radiation and potential need for evacuations.
Barbara Scott introduces a special guest at a recent meeting. The guest notes she is known as Lorraine McNair or Mrs James McNair and prefers the nickname Big MaMa.
Beginning Monday the Aiken Standard will publish a series on local tax structure concerns. City residents pay taxes for a police force while the county Sheriff’s Department does not patrol inside the city, prompting legislation in the General Assembly to address taxation when services are not provided.
The Aiken Standard presents its annual gardening edition with guidance for beginners and new ideas for seasoned gardeners. Clemson Extension Service provides the information featured in this edition.
The 1979 All-County basketball selections are announced by the eight county high schools. Head coaches voted on the 10 player girls and boys teams and players of the year, with five honorable mentions named for each squad.
An AP NBC News poll shows 42 percent not concerned about safety after the Three Mile Island accident near Harrisburg while 26 percent are very concerned. Most residents view the event as a crisis, and officials say the danger to off site residents has ended.
USC Aiken coordinates a Week of the Child with concerts workshops speakers and exhibits across Aiken County. Open houses at Aiken Child Development Centers Holy Trinity Lutheran North Augusta Playcare School and Head Start Salley plus library and Student Activities Center displays.
Eight southeastern firms submitted bids at the Aiken County Education Center with base bids ranging from 6.179 million to 6.944 million dollars. District officials praised the competitive yet elevated bids and noted potential state grants may augment funding from a 13 million dollar 1976 appropriation for three new high schools.
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