29 Nov 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1978
Page
1
U.S. exports fell by 3.1 percent to 13 billion dollars in October while imports rose slightly to 15.1 billion, widening the 29 month trade deficit to 2.1 billion dollars. Analysts warn the year may surpass last year’s 26.5 billion deficit as oil imports stay high.
A jumble of quotes from town figures mentions Tanya Moore and a nurse sidelined for months, Joe Gabriel offering SOAR program talks with free ice cream, Antoine Cordahi’s Bon Air Hotel concert, and a shopper lament about money or feet wearing out amid Christmas shopping in Augusta and Aiken.
The South Carolina House organizational session set committee slots for the Aiken County delegation. Rep elect C Marshall Cain joined the Ways and Means Committee, with Huff named to the judiciary and Moore to Medical Military Public and Municipal Affairs. Incumbents Busbee and Reel returned to Education and Public Works and Labor Commerce and Industry respectively. Cain expressed pride in the Ways and Means post and its fiscal impact for Aiken County.
Industrial Grain Products plans a 1400 acre site nine miles east of Aiken on US 78 but delays construction due to soft market conditions in starch and protein markets in the United States. The project aimed to match two Canadian plants and faces added pressure from two new gluten plants opening in the U.S. mientras explores expanded markets.
Seven survivors aged over sixty from the Peoples Temple death ceremony head back to the United States after clearance from Guyanese police investigating the murder by self-inflicted action. The fate of the remaining 72 Jonestown survivors remains undetermined.
The Graniteville Vaucluse Warrenville Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a parade Saturday at 4 30 p m starting at Leavelle McCampbell High School and ending at Warrenville Mill Officials expect 90 100 parade units with Irene K Rudnick state representative as grand marshal Trophies will be awarded for best band and best float
Allen Bayles Clemson Extension agent notes about half an inch of rain fell across Aiken County on Monday, a welcome but insufficient amount to aid winter crops. He warns that another extended rainless period could jeopardize oats wheat rye and barley planted in November, while heat and dryness earlier ruined corn but soybeans fared better.
The newspaper lists sections including IB Comics Dear Abby 2B Editorials 4A Obituaries 2A Sports WA Television iB Weather 2A, indicating a local front with varied features and local notices. The page guides readers to entertainment, advice, obituaries, and sports coverage.
North Augusta parents urged the Aiken County School Board to continue the SOAR gifted program. Fave Capstid highlighted three years of success as state grant funds supported fourth and fifth graders and a volunteer teacher kept sixth grade involved. Superintendent Willis noted a possible tax digest increase with 93 percent collection expected and suggested district wide expansion.
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