Telephone Calling Tips Are Offered
Americans are expected to make a record 21 million interstate long distance calls on Mother's Day with a 1.4 percent rise from last year. About 836,000 calls are to and from overseas locations, roughly 10 percent more than prior year. Griffin advises dialing direct to save costs and notes weekend rates. Calls completed by 5 p.m. Saturday or Sunday are 60 percent cheaper than weekdays, and Sunday late evening discounts apply. intra state discounts also exist.
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Steve Griffin
Aiken Southern Bell
Griffin
South Carolina
Car Injures County Man in Gloverville
Robert Miller of Gloverville is in critical condition in the neuro intensive care unit at University Hospital Augusta after being struck by a car while crossing S.C. 421 in Gloverville around 8 45 p m Wednesday. The driver has not been charged and the incident remains under investigation, according to Patrolman R E Edmonds.
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Gloverville
Robert Miller
University Hospital
Augusta
Miller
S.C
R.E. Edmonds
S.C. Highway Patrol
Edmonds
Advisory council to hear student appeals at Silver Bluff High
The Area Five schools advisory council will meet in executive session at 7:30 tonight to hear student appeals. No regular business session is planned. The meeting will be held in the library of Silver Bluff High School.
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Advisory Council
Area Five
Silver Bluff High School
Weed Eaters Stolen From North Augusta Shop
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Department investigates the theft of seven weed eaters from Snapper Mower & Equipment on Edgefield Road. Three gasoline powered and four electric units were stolen early this week, valued at 765 dollars. no arrests have been made.
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Aiken County
Derrick Says Hatfield Offers Little Hope For BNFP Safeguards Funds
Congressman Butler Derrick of South Carolina and Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant president met Senator Mark Hatfield who chairs the appropriations subcommittee seeking continued funds for BNFP safeguards. Derrick says Hatfield mostly closed the door on more funding, despite $30 million already spent. Derrick would be disappointed if the money is wasted.
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Butler Derrick
Ds.c
Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant
Mark Hatfield
Barnwell
Rep
Derrick
James A. Buckham
Sen
Hatfield
BNFP
Minors Lead To Charges
Three adults were arrested by the Aiken Department of Public Safety and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Randy Kirk 24 Johnny Kirk 26 and Arthur Kirk 29 of 245 Sumter St were accused of allowing three minor females to occupy their house while the girls cut school according to a police report.
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Aiken
Decks with maps marked on cards used by RAF pilots
During World War II Royal Air Force crews used special decks of playing cards, with one card in each pair showing a map of Europe. The decks aided navigation and signaling while on operations.
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Royal Air Force
Europe
Aiken Kiwanis Tricycle Race Draws Large Crowd
The Aiken Kiwanis Club event on Laurens Street drew over 100 children in twelve races under sunny skies. Organizer Bill Bassham of Farmers and Merchants Bank expected about $2,000 for Key Club and Circle K scholarships while stressing the fun for families.
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Aiken Kiwanis Club
Laurens Street
Aiken
Bill Bassham
Farmers and Merchants Bank
St. Angela Academy
Aiken High
South Aiken High
USC
Bryan Young
Tom Young
Bryan
Nicole Carter
Jan Carter
Kiwanis Club
Arthur W
Buzz) Rich
Amelia Beasley
Flowers Paint and Body
Kelly Lock
David Lock
Brooke Rucker
Southern Beer
Beecham Products
Elizabeth Bassham
Keith Lucas
Southeastern Clay
Ronny McIlvoy
Terry McIlvoy
Tom Steeper
Ann Steeper
Stewart Lee
Graniteville Company
Michael Flynn
Ellington
Owensby
Buick
Ayden Meyer
Aiken Electric Co-Op
Paul Simons
Gil Royal
Ryan Maxwell
Stepping Stones
Kathleen Schneider
Aiken Auto Parts
Kellie Heaton
Precision Machine Works
Tre Schlesser
Abby Johnson
Ken Hardin
Dana Root
North Augusta Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kris Eisner
Owens- Corning Fiberglas
Michael Frady
Maxwell Brothers
Keven Heaton
Gina Martin
David Martin
Heath Bradham
Triangle Pontiac
Kelly Morrow
Pepperidge Farms
Patrick Schroder
Ted Schroder
Hope Poplin
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Allen Maxwell
Joe Harrell
Christopher Defever
Beloit Manhattan
Will Meyer
Belks
Stephen Paradise
South Carolina National Bank
Stanford Gar
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Kathy Petty
Clint Busbee
USC Aiken
Kathy Thomason
Jason Martin
Brown Thornton
Hutson
Etherredge-Brown-Ashhurst
Dylan Krakowski
Circle K
Anthony Abraham
FMC
Kristopher King
John Haddon
Jack Epps
Up Your Alley
Shannon Stevens
Bovey Run
Mike Vaccaro
Doug Jones Jr
Associates Financial
Allstate Insurance
Stephanie Eisner
Owens-Corning Fiberglas
David Lock Jr
Ziggy Poplin
Todd Brinkman
Harvey Hubbell
Jason Davis
Holiday Inn
Susan Thomason
Outboard Shop
Brent Johnson
Watsons Clothing
Laura Thomason
Umm-Clearwater
John Schifferli
Aiken Dental Association
Mike Johnson
Trophies Unlimited
Davey Davis
Baskin Robbins
Marian Epps
Eejays
Phil Jones
Crosby’s
Laurens St
Landsey Carter
Petm Ob
Carlyle &C
Augusta Mall
Regency Mall
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