20 Nov 1979
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1979
Page
1
An reflection on holiday gifts tracing the 12 days of Christmas from pear trees and partridges to calling birds and geese. The author notes rising costs for birds, gold rings, and other items, calculating a modern budget for the seasonal items and wrappers.
Local Christmas fund drives in Aiken County report totals of seven thousand three hundred fifty one dollars and three cents for the Valley Fund and thirteen thousand eight hundred fifty eight dollars and fifty three cents for the Salvation Army Fund. Donors include churches families individuals and anonymous gifts with boxes placed at Langley and Aiken locations.
Columbia report states Dan I. Ross will run again for chairman of the South Casstad Reseribees party. Ross cites GOP accomplishments and continuity. DuPont alum Ross says the party’s direction is taking shape. Greenville businessman Dick Greer also seeks the post.
The town notes Christmas rush and daily chores as residents share quick quips. Don Law’s wife Ernestine whistles for him after home calls, while Mr and Mrs Parker anticipate a fall wedding anniversary. Mrs Hisel receives a ribbon for her long marriage and her husband for living with one partner.
An Iranian spokesman said any ministers allowed to serve Christmas in Tehran will be Iranian locals, not Americans. Three KU professors recruited American volunteers to visit the hostages, submitting clergy lists to Tehran for approval. Iran’s foreign minister indicated approval in principle for visiting clergymen, but the embassy spokesman said invitations to American clergy have not been issued.
Fighting in Zahedan Baluchistan left two dead and 36 wounded, reports say as ethnic Baluchis seeking autonomy clash with rivals. The incident occurs amid ongoing unrest in Iran where Sunni minorities push for greater self rule under the Shiite regime.
Aiken County Courthouse holds no significant architectural value and should not be renovated for judicial use per a Greater Aiken Chamber task force. Parking and building inadequacy make refurbishing unjustifiable. expansion of county facilities at Richland Avenue was proposed with courtrooms and related offices. Public funding was ruled out though private groups could pay.
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