Gas Conservation Urged by Saudi Oil Minister amid Shortages
Saudi Oil Minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani urged Americans to cut consumption or face higher prices as fuel shortages drive longer waiting lists for compact cars. California Governor Brown prepared to sign an order requiring more stations to stay open weekends and limit sales to 10 gallons per customer.
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California
Edmund Brown Jr
Congress
Carter
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Saudi Arabia
Yamani
Brown
Washington
Transportation Department
Have You Heard A quirky local names for clergy and pets
Kevin Malbeouf suggests a punny nickname for priest friend Rev. Thomas Morrison. Ruth Kinard, once a dog catcher in Aiken, now fishes and caught a two pound bream last weekend. C T Buddy Coleman notes two stolen hanging baskets before Mother's Day. Laurens Street Philosopher offers a thrift education tip about filling an empty stomach.
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Ruth Kinard
Aiken
C.T
Buddy” Coleman
Aiken Golfers Looking For State Title See Page 1B
Aiken golfers chase a state title with key contenders highlighted on Page 1B. The article outlines local players and teams competing in the upcoming championship, noting expectations, top prospects, and potential matchups.
Inside Today Aiken County: Comics to Obituaries
North Augusta area newspaper page lists Inside Today sections including Aiken County Today Comics Community Calendar Dear Abby Editorials Obituaries Sports Television Weather. Local readers see schedule notes and feature listings for readers.
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Aiken County
Dear Abby
Board weighs paid student summer vocational program
The Aiken County Board of Education reviews a six week CETA funded summer vocational program at the Aiken and Crescent Cities centers. Students would be paid 2.90 per hour for 25 hours weekly and selected under CETA guidelines, with restrictions on age and prior schooling.
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Aiken County Vocational Center
Crescent Cities Vocational Center
Aiken County Board of Education
Aiken
Crescent Cities
Aiken Center
CETA
Clifton L. Williamson
S.C
William
Bill) Murphy
Aiken Council Opens Training Grounds to Regional Fire Units
City leaders authorize regional fire departments to use Hopeland Gardens training site behind Aiken High School in exchange for state maintenance funds. Smoke from practice fires raises concerns. plan to move the oil pit may develop if complaints recur. Fees for weddings and arts events rise. bookings to be centralized through the city manager with staff oversight of sound equipment.
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Aiken
William C. Clyburn
Clyburn
Hopeland Gardens
Roland H. Windham
Mike Facciolo
Facciolo
Aiken High Band Nears Uniform Fund Goal
The Aiken High Band Booster Club has raised 13 578 dollars toward a 20 000 dollar goal for new uniforms. All donations go to the uniform fund and booster members have covered drive expenses. The deadline is Friday for delivery in the 1979 80 school year. Donations contact Mrs Laurence J Tilly.
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Aiken High Band
Laurence J. Tilly
City Seeks Extraterritorial Jurisdiction For Entrances
Aiken City seeks extraterritorial jurisdiction to clean up major entrances into Aiken and North Augusta. The plan, discussed by City Manager Windham and Assistant City Manager Strickland, would involve a study by Aiken County and the two cities to determine jurisdiction extent and controls. The proposal requires approval from Aiken County Council tonight at 7 p.m. and envisions shared study costs.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Richland Avenue
Roland H. Windham
Michael D. Strickland
Windham
Augusta
Strickland
Aiken County
Corbin Inc
Lin Smithwick
Subcommittee Boosts SRP Funding for 1980 Operations
Senate Arms Control subcommittee increased the Savannah River Plant budget by 17.8 million for fiscal 1980 to keep all three reactors operating. Sen. Strom Thurmond said the move ensures full production of tritium and plutonium, preventing a two thirds capacity operation under the Carter administration plan. The panel also raised concerns about low heavy water funding and sought arrangements to redirect foreign sales revenue back to SRP to bolster finances.
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Senate Arms Control Subcommittee
Savannah River
Congress
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
SRP
Thurmond
Carter Administration
Subcommittee
DOE
Japan
Con
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Ellen
Ivan) Smith
Anne Maria Nursing Home
Effie Adams
Mary Duke
Florence Williams
Ethel Moore
Elizabeth Harrington
Saudi
Kevin Malbeouf
Rev
Thomas Morrison
Laurens Street
LSP
Aiken Golfers
Board Studies
Jan Boylston
By Thurmond Whatley
National Treasury
Treasury
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