Inflation Trends Press Meat Costs Up Across Nation
Government reports show meat prices rising at a 41 percent annual rate in the first quarter while subsidized mortgage rates reach a 24 year high at 9 percent. HEW Secretary Califano criticizes medical cost increases as inflation tightens budgets.
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Joseph A. Califano Jr
Robert S. Strauss
Carter
Strauss
Federal Reserve Board
Henry Co. Wallich
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Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Housing and Urban Development
Patricia Roberts Harris
Califano
Lloyds of London
U.S Mint
Secretary of Health
Reel Found Innocent In Drunken Driving Case
State Rep. William A. Reel Jr. was acquitted by a city recorder's court jury in Edgefield after a brief two minute deliberation. He acknowledged three drinks the night of May 11 and said he swerved once to avoid trash. the officer testified to four line crossings.
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Edgefield
William A. Reel Jr
City Recorder's Court
Reel
Swim Lessons Begin at Aiken Recreation Department
The Aiken Recreation Department announces swimming lessons start Monday June 12 at 9 am. Four two week sessions are scheduled for children six and older and adults. To register or obtain more information contact the Aiken Recreation Department.
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Aiken Recreation Departments
The
Aiken Recreation Department
Budget Hearing Set For Schools in Aiken County
The Aiken County Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 1978 1979 school budget Tuesday June 6 at 8 p m in Room 7 of the Educational Center in Aiken.
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Aiken
Thefts Reported From Businesses
The Aiken County Sheriff's Department reports about $7,500 in clothing stolen from Watson's Clothing Store on Whiskey Road last week. Items stolen include suits shirts trousers and jeans and the incident was logged Friday morning. A separate theft of about $425 from a Thurston Motor Lines desk drawer on U S Highway 1 Clearwater was reported Saturday morning, with theft occurring the prior night.
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Watson's Clothing
Whiskey Road
Aiken County
Aiken School Board to Hear Welfare Committee Report
The Welfare Committee of the Aiken County Education Association will present a parents survey plan to the Aiken County Board of Education at tonight's meeting. The agenda includes the Life Cycle Analysis of the high school construction, revisions to the drug and alcohol abuse prevention program, and recognition of 24 retiring teachers and administrators. The meeting starts at 8 p.m. at the Educational Center on Edgefield Avenue and the public is invited.
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Aiken County Education Association
Aiken County Board of Education
Tance
Edgefield Avenue
5000 Children in Aiken County Miss Immunization Wave
State health officials estimate over 5000 children age 12 and under in Aiken County lack full protection against polio tetanus diphtheria measles pertussis rubella and mumps. DHEC notes serious risks but vaccines prevent these diseases. The campaign runs with the South Carolina Medical Association and McDonald’s offering a Certificate of Bravery and a free hamburger coupon through June 4.
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Aiken
John Jones
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Dhecs
DHEC
South Carolina Medical Association
McDonald's Hamburger People
Ronald McDonald
Jones
April Fires Destroy Woods in South Carolina
The state forestry commission reports 1,660 forest fires burned 10,907 acres in April, more than four times the prior April’s 796 fires and 2,706 acres. Assistant State Forester John M. Shirer cites a brief dry spell from March 25 to April 11 as the cause, noting the April loss is the largest since February 1977.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Forestry Commission
Aiken
Commis
Sion
John M. Shirer
Greek Performance Set For Augusta May 27
The touring company of Holiday In Greece performs at the Augusta Hilton Convention Center at 7 30 p m for a dinner show. Sponsored by the Hellenic Civic Community of Augusta, the program features singers and traditional Greek dancers. Tickets available from Greek Community members or by calling 649 9100 or 649 9636.
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Holiday In
Greece
Augusta Hilton Convention Center
Exotic horse disease linked to stallions from France
The USDA reports preliminary findings from a Kentucky lab show contagious equine metritis in Thoroughbred stallions and mares in central Kentucky. Officials urge horse owners to halt specific breeding activities and quarantine suspect animals to prevent spread.
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United States
France
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kentucky
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