Candidates tout plans for sheriff race and county seats
A county political meeting featured George McCormick and other candidates pledging reform. McCormick warned of rising drugs and child abuse while promising an efficient sheriff's department and better public protection. Local hopefuls LaVana McKenzie and William Ferrara urged listening to constituents and responsive leadership.
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Sheriff's Department
LaVana McKenzie
William
Russ) Ferrara
Pentagon seeks ammo and fuel depots in Honduras
A Defense Department report to Congress outlines an $8.7 million military construction plan for Honduras in fiscal 1985. It includes ammunition forward storage at Palmerola and pre positioning buildings at San Lorenzo, plus a camp and administration post for about 100 personnel, to enable rapid U S military response under the Rio Treaty. The plan accompanies continued intelligence flights and joint exercises through 1987 and 1988 in Central America.
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Washington
Reagan Administration
Honduras
U.S
Central America
Defense Department
Congress
United States
Defense
William Howard Taft IV
el Salvador
Reagan
Taft
Palmerola
San Lorenzo
City Bets on Tax Relief Claim Against County
Councilman Durban favors a legal challenge to county taxation arguing the city funds ungranted or partially granted services. City Attorney Summerall cites strongest points in gas oil tax apportionment and Home Rule limits on countywide taxes, plus the option to deem the tax unlawful if it’s unreasonable.
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Durban
Henry Summerall
Summerall
Sum
Merall
District to pursue asbestos suit against manufacturers
Dr. Paskel says the Aiken district will sue asbestos material manufacturers after removing most asbestos from schools built 1950s to 1970s. The district followed EPA rules, secured specialized counsel, and seeks recovery of removal costs and related inconveniences from court.
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Paskel
Environmental Protection Agency
Aiken
Real Estate for Sale by U S Government Aiken County SC
Government auctions two farm properties near Storm Branch and Pine Log Roads southwest of Aiken. Tract 1 features a brick veneer four bedroom house with 2305 heated sq ft, pool, and outbuildings. Tract 2 has a 1104 sq ft frame dwelling with central heat air. Sealed bids due May 30 1984. Cash terms, 5 percent deposit.
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United States
Aiken County
S.C
Storm Branch
Aiken
Farmers Home Administration
Fmha
Richland Ave. E
Agricultural Services Center
Robert P. Parris
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Sheriff’s Department
Columbia
Randy Cummings
Shreveport
Pentagon
Paul B. Brodie
Democrat
Jack B. Hamrick
Park Ave
S.E. Aiken
Health Fair
Knights of Columbus Hall
Spaulding Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County Commission On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
American Cancer Society
Aiken County Crisis Line
American Diabetes Association
Aiken County Emergency Medical Services
American Lung Association
Aiken County Health Department
American Red Cross
Aiken Junior Woman's Club
Aiken County Medical Auxiliary
CARP
Aiken County Mental Health Association
Knights of Columbus
Aiken County School of Practical Nursing
Sertoma
Hitchcock Rehabilitation
Bankers Trust Office
Bankers Trust Loans
Equal Housing Leader
FDIC
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