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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1978
Page
1
Mary Louise Williams told her mother the cat has a special purr described as a geiger counter. R S Perry helped the cheerleaders at last week's game and said he will attend tonight's playoff versus Airport, unsure if he will cheer from the stands or with the squad.
Local page highlights include comics and Dear Abby column with editorials and obituaries. Sports and television listings provide schedules while weather outlook forecasts a dry weekend.
The Aiken City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday at 8 p.m. at the Municipal Building 214 Park Ave. The session is open to the public and will address agenda items from city governance.
A two day magistrate hearing in North Augusta reviewed Grand Jury indictments against Langley Magistrate Lester Chitty and three others on obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges. W O Bradley Charles E Jackson and Randy C Graham faced related counts including bribe acceptance against Chitty. Evidence traced payments tied to Eugene Leopard DUI offenses with cash and checks routed through Jackson and Cox. The record also notes a $4 500 offer to handle a third offense DUI against Phillip.
Area residents can visit all Aiken County schools next Wednesday. Randy Davidson of the School District invites parents to tour campuses and join lunches with students. Millbrook Elementary will showcase displays as part of special programs during the event.
The Aiken County Election Commission certified a tie in the District Five race between Democrat Billie Trapp and Republican L Kline Paulk after recounting challenged ballots. A new election will be set by Governor James B Edwards. Precinct 10 irregularities left 15 votes uncounted earlier, final tally ending 1 441 apiece.
C. Marshall Cain, an Aiken attorney, was certified winner of South Carolina House Seat 85 by a 29 vote margin over incumbent Irene K. Rudnick. Rudnick may protest by Monday noon, with a recount and review by the state election commission in Columbia.
Mrs. Nivens of Graniteville filed a protest with the Aiken County Election Commission alleging omission of her name on sample ballots and requesting a runoff for the at large Seat 6. She notes that some candidates received ballots and seeks a ruling on whether a runoff is needed, while Election Commission Chair Ralph Haywood confirms receipt of the protest and a petition for AG guidance on runoff eligibility.
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