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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1978
Page
1
Pastor John Law from First Presbyterian reflects on Thanksgiving as a warm family holiday marked by memory, abundance, and faith. He urges gratitude for peace, freedom, health, and sustenance while acknowledging others facing hardship and violence. The piece celebrates national heritage and invites thanks to God.
A third grader Terry McManus was told she was a turvey elephant by a teacher. The mother checked and found the phrase meant disturbing element. Aiken County Councilman learned the mislabeling and the mix up in school.
Southern Natural Gas and SCE&G say gas supplies are plentiful for the 1979 winter. Walter M. Starke of Southern Natural notes a mild winter helps reserve gas, while C J Clark Jr. confirms adequate supply to meet needs.
The first Air Force cargo plane arriving from Guyana brings 40 of the more than 400 victims of the Peoples Temple cult to Dover Air Force Base for identification and embalming. Officials expect bodies at six hour intervals as families in California arrange transportation for burial.
The Salvation Army launches its kettle program starting tomorrow through December with volunteer bell ringers collecting donations. Captain John White notes the effort is a historic, community driven part of their Christmas outreach and that volunteers will staff all bell ringing this year.
Today at 7:30 p m beauty contest at Crescent City Vocational School Auditorium. Tomorrow 8 p m Wagener Salley High faces Williston Elko High in Class A semifinals at Wagener Salley. Saturday events include parade at 10 a m and Hog Callin Contest at 1 p m with music and dancing sessions through the evening.
Governor James B. Edwards delivers a Thanksgiving message urging reflection on blessings and safe travel. He asks South Carolinians to pause, give thanks to God, and follow road rules as they holiday across the state. The day ends with lighting of the official state Christmas tree.
DOE official James W. Gaver notes there is a long way to go before the DWPF and the products storage center become real. The Waste Processing Facility could cost 2 to 3 billion dollars, need 5000 workers for five years, and 500 to 550 in operation. A presentation to DOE in Washington is being prepared for design stage approval.
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