Development progress praised by State Highway Commission chair
John K. Avil reports CE Jones notes record highway work in 1927 with 162 contracts and 26.1 miles paved at 17.8 million dollars, plus 10.8 million in advances for 1928 construction. The Edgefield case raises questions about use of reimbursement funds to extend roads beyond current lines and toward county seats.
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CE. Jones
Evenues
Joes
Tate
Capital Highway District
A.hardy
Lexington
Saluda
Edgefield
Johnston
Ward
McCormick
Arid Johnston
Edfiefeld
Trains Busies And The Railroad Commission Change
The Railroad Commission assumed regulation of motor buses aiming for better rail and bus coordination. The suspension of Southern Nos. 19 and 20 between Columbia and Augusta surprised towns served, shifting local service to through Washington Augusta trains. The summer schedule may be temporary, with fear over reinstating removed trains.
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State’ Railroad Commission
Columbigg
Augusta
Columbia
Washington
State Railroad Commission Faces Bus and Train Service Costs
The State Railroad Commission will determine whether train and bus service can be retained without harming the public. It will compare the cost of bus operation under the railroad commission with that under the State highway commission, a transfer made by the last legislature.
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State Railroad Commission
Sithero
Railroad Commission
Highway Commission
State Highway Commission
Interlocking Departments and South Carolina Governance
Reports claim interdepartmental demands and exchanges over employee hiring, with threats to sway legislation on highways. Critics warn of expanded bureaucracy driving political peonage, amid cautions of overreach and future revelations. The piece notes deficit concerns, constitutional guidance on deficits, and a brighter near-term outlook despite past shortfalls.
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South Carolina
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Noho
Poe Barra
Rey Wheeler
Naha Viner
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John K. Avil
the Railroad Commission
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State Tax Commission
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Holley Hardware CO
Aiken
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J. Gaston Albea
Realtors
Laird’s, Incorporated
Insurance
Geo. A. Durban, Prest
Aiken, South Carolina
Lombard
Georgia
Ford Motor Cars
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Aiken Pressing Club
Oce
Farmers & Merchants Bank
David Weisberg
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