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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1978
Page
3
Voter turnout in Aiken County exceeded 60 percent with notable close results in District 5 and House District 85. The piece urges ongoing public participation and accountability after the election, stressing that every vote shapes governance and the democracy.
Americans spend nearly 50 billion a year on auto repair and maintenance and many feel they do not get value. In eight months of 1978, over 30 percent of consumer complaints to the federal Office of Consumer Affairs related to automobiles. The text notes widespread issues with high prices for new cars, poor repairs, and a lack of licensing or standards for repair shops. It advises reading the owner's manual, choosing garages by reputation and written estimates, and avoiding surprise final bills.
The November term of Aiken County General Sessions court closed after a four day week with multiple pleas and sentences. Judges ordered various jail terms probation restitution and fines for offenses including assault with intent to kill larceny breaking and entering and drug offenses.
Emerald ring valued at 3000 was stolen from Alvin R. Wilson’s North Augusta residence after a bathroom window screen was removed. Wheel covers worth 600 were taken from Johnny Shaw’s car on Thurmond Street during the weekend, per department reports.
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