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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1978
Page
2
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Augusta and nearby areas list Albert Jerome Flowers of 1628 Ramsey Street and others including William Judson Johnson of Saluda, Anne Marie Mura of Oak Street, Mrs. J. W. Chaffin Jr., James Louis Gilliam Jr., John George Williams, and family details. Services scheduled in churches across Augusta and surrounding towns with survivors listed and memorials noted.
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Idella Hicks Barker of 72 McCampbell Street died yesterday at Greenwood Methodist Home. A native of Cleveland County Alabama, she lived in Warrenville 18 years and was a member of Warrenville First Baptist Church. Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at Poseys Chapel with Rev. Carlos Peterson. burial Graniteville Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mary Granade Odessa Ott Ruth Steele and three sons Earl D Baker Noah Barker Oliver Barker a brother R J Hicks and 13 grandchildren.
Finch argues his program will cut two thirds of social problems by reforming prisons and welfare, pledges no tax increase for public education this year, warns a new levy could come next year, and calls for shifting funds from Columbia to local governments to meet local needs.
County council debates a possible one year continuation under the 1978 79 budget amid a midyear millage increase. Commissioner Warner cites reassessment shocks and stalled state funds as the main revenue drag, warning of $2 million losses from frozen gasoline and liquor tax revenues.
In Laurens, two Charleston men, David Lee Rose and Jack Brown Oliphant, received mandatory life sentences after pleading guilty to kidnapping Clay Hipp, six year old son of a Laurens Glass Co executive. Circuit Judge James Moore stated the sentence could not be less severe. A separate case reports Wesley Runnels, 59, of Route 5, dying from a gunshot wound after EMS found him unconscious in his yard. a weapon was found near the body and coroners linked the death to the injury.
The Aiken County Democratic Party hosts a statewide stump session at 6 30 p m Monday at the Graniteville National Guard Armory. All Democrats running for state and local offices are expected. Guest speaker Rep Butler C Derrick D S C seeks a third term as Third District Congressman. Contact Robert M Bell for details.
Dr Bruce Dunlap of the University of South Carolina Medical School told the Rotary Club of Aiken that cancer will require multiple cures for different types. He cited 1978 projections of 390000 deaths nationally and one death every two hours in South Carolina, urging early warning signs and targeted screening. Bobby Bell was named Student of the Month during the meeting.
Ashley J. Little of the TEC urges continued support while the state funds faculty and administrator salaries. County Council members argue that 13 percent of TEC's budget came from the council in 1975, with student fees rising while county backing falls to seven percent. Misconceptions cited include misreading tuition support from industry and delays due to occupancy issues with the new E building not due to open before January 1979.
The council discussed a rabies moratorium triggered by detected cases and the difficulty filling enforcement posts. Aiken officials heard Downtown Aiken Alive and Vital proposals to improve traffic, parking and aesthetics, plus plans to relocate the Schroeder House slated for demolition.
Doctors report relief from burning itch and swelling in hemorrhoidal tissues using Preparation H. Tests on hundreds of patients showed similar results without narcotics or stinging astringents. Available at drug counters in ointment or suppository form for soothing lubrication during wet movements.
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