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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1979
Page
1
An optimistic scene at City Hall as a 15 minute meeting delay drew comments and questions about hors d'oeuvres. Virginia Dunkelbarger asked Dr Tom Monaco if he knew what he was talking about in a brief exchange amid a local news page full of notices and features.
Aiken County Council votes to give the state legislative delegation office space next to the courthouse, currently used by Magistrate L Glenn Holley. Clerk Sue Roe objects, suggesting motives and noting accessibility issues amid a four hour meeting.
The Aiken High School Band has raised $15,009 toward a $20,000 target for next year’s uniforms. A deadline of Friday remains to reach the goal.
Five county department heads and a Corbin Inc. staffer were ordered to testify before a special session of the Aiken County Grand Jury. Subpoenas named Building Inspector Joe W. Busby Finance Director Frieda Walker Public Works Director Arthur Baxter Coroner John Stoll Purchasing Agent Thomas Toole and C L Skip Townsend. Townsend called for a grand jury probe of County Council amid disputes over a Corbin study and county government.
Aiken County Council formally accepted an 18 000 person nel study by Corbin Inc as information at last night’s meeting and released the 350 degree document to the press. No vote was taken on implementing the study as debate resurfaced with several council members opposing the project.
FTC official says Energy Department actions worsened West Coast gasoline shortages and could spark a nationwide crunch. Alred F. Dougherty urged inquiry into Iran oil loss and refinery cutbacks, noting price rules may have deterred investments to process Alaskan crude into gasoline.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety adds two traffic officers, Frady and Roberts, to reduce 445 auto accidents and 161 injuries in 24 months by 5 percent. They will enforce laws, issue tickets, assist motorists, and inspect intersections for safety improvements.
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