17 May 1979
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1979
Page
1
North Augusta Rotary Club President Bill Starnes asked members to decide how to hold a spring party and whether wives should be invited. Mel Story quipped that wives may be better than dates as the group weighs social plans amid council reference to a long personnel study noted as a hot item.
The Aiken High Band Boosters Club reports $16,168 donated toward a $20,000 uniform fund. With a deadline tomorrow to receive uniforms for the 1979 80 school year, donations are requested through Mrs Laurence J Tilly.
President Carter and Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger warn of a coming gasoline squeeze. Californians wait in lines as New Jersey weighs odd even rationing and a minimum purchase rule. Ship Queen Elizabeth 2 faces higher fuel costs. AAAs reports 79.1 cent regular, 83.6 cent unleaded, 85.8 cent premium. Memorial Day travel likely unaffected.
P M Smurthwaite of the South Carolina State Development Board told a Municipal Building gathering that Aiken should qualify for the Great Towns program. He noted Aiken’s strong industrial base and described the program as aimed at attracting new industry, with six committees and an Economic Development Team guiding prospects. The council voted to join and the Chamber of Commerce pledged support.
A brief notice highlights the ballet and dance content with upcoming performances and calendar listings. The item directs readers to Page 5A for the full Ballet and Dance feature and to check the comics and community calendars for related events.
A House Energy and Environment Subcommittee led by Rep. Morris Udall plans to tour INEL in Idaho, Hanford in Washington, and Savannah River in South Carolina this summer to study nuclear safety and potential legislation. Dates remain unconfirmed with INEL officials unaware of firm plans.
Minnie Townes a 76 year old grandmother says a tiny Yorkshire Terrier named Little Bit woke her as an intruder forced entry. She shot the man and says the ordeal left her nervous about living alone in her home after 30 years.
Ten years after integration began in 1969 Aiken County schools describe gradual change from separate facilities to equal access. Stakeholders note desegregation was sparked by the 1954 Brown v. Board decision and improved community race relations while acknowledging ongoing polarization in housing and education.
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