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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1981
Page
3
State Law Enforcement Division reports crime rose over 12 percent in 1980 from 1979. Murders fell 6 percent to 346, while aggravated assaults declined 1.5 percent to 15 051. Overall crime rate reached 541.2 per 10 000, up 7 percent from 505.9.
U S Senator Strom Thurmond says reports Edwards may resign are unlikely. Thurmond, who backed Edwards for the cabinet post, praised the former South Carolina governor’s performance at a North Greenville College news conference despite Washington Post speculation.
Former state Senator Tom Turnipseed and his wife Judy react to a jury verdict in their libel suit against The Greenville News. Turnipseed welcomed the decision as a victory in principle after seeking 1 million dollars. the original 10 million dollar claim was reduced before trial.
Former Rep. John Jenrette D S C returns to federal court in Washington to resume his Abscam appeal. Attorney Kenneth M Robinson argues due process was violated and will cross examine government officials about the FBI sting. A two week hearing before Judge John W Penn could unfold. Jenrette was found guilty of a $50 000 bribe in a phony Arab sheik case last October and lost re election before resigning from Congress.
Two Fort Jackson soldiers were arrested Sunday in connection with the stabbing death of Pvt. Clayton Olson, 21, of Coon Rapids Minnesota. Olson died early Sunday from a knife wound after an altercation at a fort club about midnight Saturday. He died at the base hospital and officials say murder charges will be filed against the two suspects.
In Columbia AP report the state Supreme Court suspends Greenville County Magistrate Harry Dearman for the second time in two years while he faces a DUI trial. Greenville County Chief Magistrate Hoyt Martin confirms the ruling but notes the decision provides no stated reason and that Dearman will learn of it only at a hearing.
O Neill Hamrick director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office in Gaffney has been suspended for 15 days to appeal his dismissal. Ralph Farr state ASC director said serious allegations were in an investigative report released March 2 to the U S Assistant Attorney's Office in Greenville. Farr said Hamrick was notified Friday of the suspension.
HELEN MARY FENNINGER recounts a small mishap caused by two ducklings using a roaster pan as a pool, leading to a pulled tendon and a trip to the family physician. The column explains why there is no bird news this week and ends with a light anecdote about a Carolina wren nesting in a garage.
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