17 May 1985
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1985
Page
1
Obituary notices appear in the San Antonio Opinion section page 4A, listing several local residents with brief life summaries and dates. The items note survivors and service details where provided in the clipped aggregation.
Burton AP report notes a single attendee at a public hearing on the Savannah River Plant waste management for an environmental impact statement. Hans Neuhauser of the Georgia Conservancy urged independent oversight over plant activities citing water quality concerns for residents along the Savannah River.
North Augusta city council will declare its intention to keep Kellogg annexation land as open air preservation and oppose extending water sewer or roads through it. The meeting at 7:30 p.m. in city hall will name a mayor pro tem and liaison roles with regional groups, followed by a study session.
The forecast calls for cooler air after a heat wave with clear skies this weekend. Daytime highs will be in the mid-80s and nights in the mid-60s, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Area II officials confirm staff led prayer activities in all seven schools including Paul Knox Junior High. Daily devotions and Bible stories at North Augusta Elementary were halted after complaints to the ACLU, amid ongoing debate over First Amendment religious freedom in public schools.
Palmetto Service Corp announced development of a 2 360 acre tract on Silver Bluff Road in Aiken with city officials predicting a positive impact. City manager Windham cautioned about traffic with plans to coordinate with the Highway Department to mitigate problems. Chamber of Commerce EVP Murff said projections show the project will benefit Aiken County.
The Aiken Standard seeks reader views on whether school prayer should be allowed in public schools. Respondents are invited to share personal opinions and reasoning in a forthcoming survey.
In a TV clip from Leningrad Gorbachev tells students that young minds are key to progress. He pledges a strong economy and defense, praising youth for Siberia’s wealth and battlefield service while stressing sacrifice and hard work. He speaks at a technical institute and greets crowds.
Sheriff Carrol Heath of Aiken County plans a 35 member, nonpaid reserve force to assist deputies in patrols, stakeouts, and calls. The program, aligned with a 1985 86 budget, relies on surplus uniforms and volunteer trainers, with eight trainees certified so far and about 32 volunteers eligible.
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