Recount Not Set in Senate District Eight Race Yet
Unofficial totals show Nikki G. Setzler leading Addison Wilson 40,897 to 40,468. Aiken County Election Commission chair Eugene England says a mandatory recount will not occur until all five counties in district eight certify the results, delaying any official recount until next week. James Elisor oversees state election coordination.
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Joe) Wilson
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Senate vote recount faces next week amid election HQ dispute
Officials prepared to close the election headquarters as a deputy claimed sheriff orders left boxes in a jail area. England and the commission moved the boxes to the old jail with Donald Fowler of the state Democratic party confirming procedures. A statewide recount discussion is set for Wednesday unless a court orders one. challenged ballots total 200 in Aiken and 301 in Lexington with smaller counts in other counties.
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Arab oil policy urged to counter Carter stance
Egypt's Al Ahram called for a united Arab front to counter President-elect Carter's pro Israel policy. It urged unified political economic and military strategies and new tactics to use Arab oil as leverage against the incoming administration's expected unlimited Israeli support.
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Wholesale prices rise in October signaling persistent inflation
U S government data show wholesale prices gained six tenths of a percent in October led by higher costs for automobiles fuel and other industrial goods The rise follows a nine tenth percent jump in September and marks the third sharp monthly increase this year with agricultural prices offsetting some gains and industrial prices up one percent.
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Smith Leaves Rule Conference
Geneva dispatch reports the Rhodesian conference on black rule entering tense verbal exchanges and technical talks with no progress toward agreement. Prime Minister Ian Smith departed for home after calling some delegates stupid while a spokesman for Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe dismissed his influence.
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Polish Airliner Hijacked to Vienna by Hand Grenade Threat
A Polish citizen hijacked a Copenhagen to Warsaw flight with a hand grenade and forced it to Vienna. The 20 year old, Joroslaw Karoszinski, surrendered to Austrian police at Schwechat Airport appearing nervous. The incident marks the second eastern bloc hijacking in a week.
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Right to Read tutors honored with training diplomas
Yesterday the Right to Read tutors received their training diplomas from Ted Willis district superintendent of education. Eleanor Stulb donated butterscotch brownies as a class member. An editor in Aiken received a mysterious box containing a peanut from an anonymous Jimmy Carter fan at Box 73 Langley.
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Nine Aiken County residents charged in drug and liquor arrests
Over the past two days nine residents were charged with drug and liquor offenses. Five arrests occurred at Gregory's Grocery between Belvedere and Clearwater on Highway 126. Names include Angela Cash Bonnie Jordan Steve Heath Cynthia Jones Eddie Grantham Rubinia Stallings Doris Ann Green Katherine Turner and John Bing. Charges include drug violations possession of unlawful drugs selling liquor without a license and related weapons charges. arrest cooperation came from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office city police SLED and the State Patrol.
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S.C Highway
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Langley
Bonnie Jordan
Pershing Dr
North Augusta
Steve Heath
Hillcrest Dr
Eddie Grantham
Monterey
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Doris Ann Green
Aiken
Katherine Turner
John Bing
Walker Ave
New Ellenton
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Carter and Ford to take vacations after hard fought campaign
Washington reports Carter and Ford, newly chosen president and defeated incumbent, plan vacations as transfer talks begin. Carter meets Vice President elect Mondale for first conference. vote counts show Carter leading in 22 states plus DC with 272 electoral votes to Ford's 235.
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Temperatures To Drop Into 20s Tonight
The Roaring 20s return as a cold night settles over the Aiken area with a low in the upper 20s and clear skies. Tomorrow brings mild weather with highs near 60s and little chance of rain. Weekend expects warmer conditions with highs in the upper 60s and persistently cold nights.
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School Building Plans In Gear For Valley High
The passage of the bonding referendum funds the district for new buildings and renovations. Superintendent Ted B Willis says the board will select architects. Local firm Alexander Moorman is contracted for Valley High, with further negotiations underway.
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Transition Time For Ford Carter Readies A Change
Washington AP reports both leaders enter a readjustment phase as Carter prepares his White House tenure while Ford plans a Palm Springs vacation and coordinates the shift. Ford sent a warm telegram to Carter and pledged cooperation with the president-elect amid transition uncertainties.
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