22 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1977
Page
1
A brief notice highlights Bradley Island’s patrol leader earning top honors. City officials praise the achievement and note the recognition reflects consistent service and strong community policing efforts.
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance flew to Brazil citing good progress with Argentina on nuclear issues but limited gains in human rights. He said Argentina endorsed the declaration of human rights, while a U.S. official cautioned that human rights improvements unfold gradually.
Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger said the Carter administration might allow higher crude oil prices to win industry support for the energy package. He noted the tax on U S crude could raise prices toward world levels near 13 50 a barrel, with rebates to the public to cushion impact.
The Blessing of the Hounds opens the 1977 Aiken Hounds season at Memorial Gate Hitchcock Woods at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. George L. Smith. A drag hunt follows, with rest of schedule listed for late November to December across Willie Barton’s Place Tea Cottage Barton's Pond and other venues.
The Aiken County Board of Education convenes at 8 in Room 7 of the education center for second readings on school advisory council policies and staff evaluations. New business includes merging Langley-Bath-Clearwater and Leaville McCampbell band and athletic programs and a council request to convert the abandoned Gloverville School site into a recreation facility.
The Aiken area will see another warm cloudy day with a high in the mid 70s and a 40 percent chance of rain through tomorrow. The extended outlook calls for cooler weather Thursday and Friday.
Marshall Taylor, a fifth grader from Aiken Elementary, fell during preseason basketball at St. John’s and required stitches for a leg gash. He joked about recovery while in the Aiken Community Hospital ER. The piece also notes Rotary Club attendance and farmer anecdotes.
U S Rep Butler Derrick told the Sertoma Club that the 95th Congress first session shows expanding economy with Burns endorsing continued growth through 1978. He cited FY1978 budget projections a 4.8 percent real growth 5.5 percent inflation and 5.8 percent unemployment and noted seven million jobs created since March 1975 signaling a strong outlook.
A fragment from a county public list shows an entry with partial details including a reference to a 11K N COUNTY PUBLIC LIS and a numeric code 29801, suggesting an internal ledger or notice page excerpt.
Aiken County officials broke ground on the Greendale Elementary School expansion in New Ellenton. The project costs about 330,000 with 330,000 provided by a grant from the Economic Development Administration of the U S Department of Commerce. The addition will add six classrooms a library room a resource room for special education and standard toilet facilities.
William Bumgardner of Arden North Carolina failed to win against seven asbestos product firms. A Camden jury of nine men and three women rejected his claim after 45 minutes of deliberation. Bumgardner alleged lack of warning about asbestos hazards while working as an insulation installer and seeks damages for asbestosis.
Ben Dekle from Pelham Ga started Salley s Annual Chitlin Strut after suggesting a local event while a WCAY disc jockey. He planned using chitlins and a WCAY bus stage to bring music to Salley as town leaders sought Christmas decorations funds.
The article reports a 0.3 percent rise in the consumer price index for October, with overall inflation at about a 3.6 percent annual rate. Grocery prices rose 0.1 percent, reflecting continued moderation from previous wholesale farm price declines, while the CPI stood at 184.5 based on the 1967 base.
Aiken County hosts multiple Thanksgiving services led by area churches with guest speakers including former congressman W J Dorn and Rev William Blair. The events span Thursday through the weekend across St John s Methodist, South Aiken Presbyterian, Foreman Memorial Baptist, Belvedere area churches and Graniteville venues with music, refreshments, and a civic proclamation. Salley hosts the Chitlin Strut drawing over 20 000 visitors for food and festivities Saturday.
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