05 May 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1978
Page
1
The government reported unemployment at 6 percent for the first time in 342 years, with the labor force at 58.4 percent. total employment rose by 535000 in April to 93.8 million, and about a quarter of the increase reflected...
Council member notes county clock remains on EST and may require an emergency ordinance to fix. Containing quirky local anecdotes and scattered mentions of protests, sports, and unemployment trends, the piece blends community trivia with a brief economic update.
Aiken County solicitor Sylvia W Westerdahl requests a 10 000 increase for fiscal 1978 79 to hire another part time assistant due to heavier workload. The office now handles state criminal cases in General Sessions for three counties and juvenile prosecutions in family court plus new child abuse cases under the 1977 Child Protection Act. The solicitor notes 14 weeks of General Sessions court and says extra staff is needed to avoid unperformed duties.
Aiken County saw heavy storms and tornado touchdowns in the Midlands with damage to mobile homes and campers. Four minor injuries occurred at Goat Island resort on Lake Marion, while a separate Francis Marion subdivision tornado damaged trees and power but caused no injuries. Weather cools tonight with 50s lows then 80s by tomorrow and a weekend shower chance.
Fifteen Jackson High School eighth and ninth graders part of the Junior Beta Club were expelled after an Area II Schools Advisory Council found violations of school alcohol rules during a Charleston field trip. The council debated suspensions but expelled the students effective today. parents were present.
Nancy Moore Thurmond wife of Sen Strom Thurmond notes that mutual aid sustains the nation at the Aiken Chapter Red Cross annual meeting. Kenneth E Sannes reports the local chapter assists service members in 30 states eight foreign countries and ships at sea with cash grants and clothing as the brood program expands.
A compact page tease highlights feature segments on wagons rolling and dancers performing alongside a look at dining options. Page 5 indicates continuation and additional previews.
Louisville AP reports trainer Laz Barrera joking that jockey Steve Cauthen seems 100 years old as the 18 year old makes his Kentucky Derby debut aboard Affirmed. The 7-5 second choice for the 144 mile classic attracts a strong field at Churchill Downs with Cauthen recently rising to prominence in New York.
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