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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1980
Page
1
The Aiken Standard starts a countdown to the June 10 primary with coverage of candidates and district maps. Democrats and Republicans choose nominees for county council sheriff solicitor state House and state Senate. Monday features a preview of the House Seat 82 race.
The final rabies vaccination clinics run tomorrow from noon to 2 p.m. at nine county veterinary offices. The state reports 173 rabies cases including four cats nearby with prior domestic rabies in Windsor and multiple cases in Aiken County during 1979 1980. Vaccines cost 3 dollars at the clinic and 5 dollars year round. cats and dogs must be vaccinated by July 1. Clinics listed at nine locations in Aiken and North Augusta with specific addresses.
USC Aiken will hold commencement Sunday at 3 p m in the Student Activities Center gym. Chancellor Casper will present May graduates to USC President Holderman for the conferral of 102 associate and baccalaureate degrees. Comptroller General Earle E Morris Jr will deliver the address and receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service. Morris, Clemson graduate, was elected to the S C House at 21.
A five year old displayed a discerning palate and temper during a restaurant visit with his parents, turning his plate over after the first bite. Diane Driggers received a volunteer certificate from Juvenile Aftercare and Placement and USC Aiken, while photographers chased other attendees and skipped her shot.
Key West dispatches show 400 guardsmen six cutters nine aircraft and 14 safety detachments sent to South Florida to halt the Freedom Flotilla as boats depart Mariel with refugees. Officials report forceful transport claims and potential fines for skippers returning with passengers.
Gasoline prices are expected to rise about one cent a gallon each month this summer despite high crude oil stocks and refinery cutbacks. Analysts attribute the likely gains to summer demand, rising crude costs, Saudi price hikes, and gradual decontrol of domestic oil pricing, with potential regional price wars offering limited relief.
Mondale calls Kennedy move desperation while Kennedy says it is bold. Kennedy offers to quit the race if Carter agrees to a campaign debate before the June 3 primaries. A debate seems unlikely and could trigger a summer floor fight at the Democratic convention.
Washington AP Congress approved 2.56 billion emergency funds to extend food stamp subsidies for the near term. The bill backs continued program operation through the current fiscal year and all of 1981 but defers debate on longer term funding beyond Sept. 30.
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