18 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1979
Page
1
Donations reach 12818.16 for the Salvation Army in Aiken County as volunteers pack boxes for needy families. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund raises 6773.27 for Horse Creek Valley with new donors joining and donation addresses listed for Langley and Aiken.
An Inter-County Council drive to aid the needy launches a countywide Christmas fundraiser. Campaigns will run today through Friday at county high schools and junior highs, each school organizing its own effort. The council includes student leaders from the schools. Randy Faile of Aiken High says the project aims to involve all county schools in a group effort.
Graniteville Cub Scout Pack No 22 seeks the oldest former Cub Scout still living in the area to honor at the Blue and Gold Banquet in February. Contact Cub Master Marshall Fulmer at Whaley Pond Road Graniteville with information.
A playful column mocks seasonal sayings and holiday cheer. A young rider jokes about Indians being mean after a bareback spill. Rock DeLoach misnames Santa as Ho Ho. Frank McCrosson riffs on apples and doctors. Bob Moldenhauer declines a Christmas swimsuit for a Venezuela trip to avoid overdressing.
Robert J. Harte has resigned as Aiken County public defender after 18 months in the post. He cites a wish to devote more time to civil practice and recommends Elmer W. Hatcher as his successor. Harte will stay until a replacement is named, likely within 10 days, as funds and caseload pressures are noted. The office handles indigent criminal defense with joint funding from county and state.
New York analysts warn that gasoline costs could rise as much as 10 percent in the next two months. Wholesale prices have increased up to six cents per gallon this week as producers react to crude price hikes amid inflation and Iran’s oil embargo.
Students holding 50 Americans captive at the U S Embassy in Tehran say they will not release any captives and will try them unless the Shah is returned. Ayatollah Khomeini endorses the action though disputes foreign policy control.
The year end OPEC meeting enters its second day as Saudi Arabia aims to keep crude at 24 a barrel while Libya and Algeria seek higher levels Libya price spiked to 30 a barrel and Libya urged allowing 34 for Saudi crude OPEC base prices have jumped about 80 percent since January and wholesale fuel costs rose after last week’s 6 a barrel Saudi increase.
Gunmen on motorcycles killed Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mofateh head of Tehran University theology department and two bodyguards in front of the Theology Department. The Revolutionary Council praised him as an active revolutionary figure and noted his role with Committee No 5. Khomeini was at Qom with no comment.
New Ellenton will charge residents $1 per month for fire protection to cover an $8,000 deficit. The town council approved the plan 5 to 1, with Mayor Carl E. Langley citing a small tax base and rising costs. In 1981 the charge will convert to millage.
A brief arts feature notes puppets in a production with striking visuals and community interest. The piece highlights local involvement and upcoming showtimes in Aiken County Today.
Mister, a white New Ellenton pony, had his eye punctured on Thanksgiving Day by a makeshift bridle. A veterinarian says daily antibiotics and care should restore full vision, leaving only a corneal scar. Two youths were seen nearby but not caught.
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