Hurry or Pay Up For Late Auto Tag Renewals
The Highway Department warns that unregistered vehicles face fines up to 100 dollars as midnight marks the start of enforcement. Procrastinators must visit the Registration Office and endure long lines, with many vehicles still needing renewal in the final 12 days.
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Highway Department
Highway Patrol
Gladys
Harold) Moore
Aiken
Aiken County
Moore
Sion
South Carolina
Pacifier Weaning and Long Tag Office Waits Reported
Aiken family navigates four day pacifier weaning as a four year old declares sleep readiness at five. At the tag office Laurens Street observer notes middle age brings children returning two by two. Two women in line say the wait fostered new friendships during the queue.
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Laurens Street
Chance of Rain Forecast Shrinks Ahead of Weekend
Meteorologists narrow rain odds for the city as forecasts adjust. observers are advised to monitor Page 24 for the latest timing and amounts.
Kline Paulk Files Protest in Aiken County Race
A protest filed with the South Carolina Election Commission challenges the Aiken County District Five vote tally in the Trapp Paulk contest. Joe Dunkin says L Kline Paulk filed the protest after the county panel sustained a five vote margin for Democrat Billie K Trapp. A hearing will be set by the state election board to review challenged ballots and voting at Precinct 10 amid ongoing disputes surrounding the election result.
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Aiken County
South Carolina Election Commission
Joe Dunkin
Aiken County Republican Party
L. Kline Paulk
County Election Commission
Billie K. Trapp
Paulk
Dunkin
State Election Board
Those Under 17 Have Declined
Washington AP reports that the U S population rose while children under 17 fell in most states since 1970. Census Bureau estimates show 5.5 million fewer kids under 17 as total population increased about 13 million or 6.4 percent since 1970. School-age population had grown 8.5 percent in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Washington
U.S
Census Bureau
Bureau
Rainy Day Recess Lives On Indoor Fun At Millbrook
Millbrook Elementary principal Jack D Thompson notes indoor recess on rainy days as students fill time with classroom games like Seven Up Simon Says and imagination exercises. Teachers report free periods, TV viewing, reading and art as kids stay active indoors while the season lacks outdoor play.
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Jack D. Thompson
Millbrook Elementary
Ozella
Ben F
Mauldin
Lillie Mae
C.M.) Ford
Greene and Chitty Clash Over Paid Vacation Time
Aiken County administrator L C Greene said he will determine how much vacation time magistrate Lester L Chitty will be paid. The council urged meetings with Chitty after suspending him two months ago. Chitty, facing embezzlement and misconduct charges, has been hospitalized for major surgery, complicating the salary debate.
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Lester L. Chitty
L.C. Greene
Aiken
Chitty
Greene
James B. Edwards
Aiken County
Seiple Leads Pacers To Win In Today’s Sports
Seiple powered the Pacers to a victory highlighted in today’s sports section. Page IB includes coverage of the game, with updates from Aiken County and related editorials, obituaries, and comics.
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Seiple
Pacers
Inside Today
Aiken County Today
Economy Signals Growth Despite Inflation Pressures
Washington reports indicate the economy may expand in 1979 though inflation and a trade deficit dampen market sentiment. The Dow fell 14.03 to 790.11 as October deficits and rising prices pressured confidence. Positive signs come from plant equipment orders and weekly hours, while job cuts and sensitive prices lag. Treasury notes Blumenthal citing odd shifts in gold exports amid broader inflation fears.
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Washington
Carter
U.S
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Judge Hears Arguments Over Bond for Cleo J. Scott
The pre trial hearing on bond for Cleo J. Scott was set for this morning before Judge James E. Moore. The state seeks $45 000 from Fidelity and Casualty Co of New York for bonds held during Scott’s tenure as Aiken County Clerk of Court and Registrar of Mesne Conveyance. Scott faced two trials over missing funds and was acquitted of embezzlement while later pleading no contest to official misconduct and serving two months of a one year sentence.
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State Attorney General's Office
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
James E. Moore
Attorney General's Office
Bonding Company
Scott
Aiken County
Cain elected minority leader in South Carolina House
Rep elect C Marshall Cain of Aiken won unanimous GOP support as minority leader after a mid day caucus of 16 Republicans. He will lead a caucus to coordinate strategy and sponsor bills. Cain previously served in the House and was named to the Ways and Means Committee. Rep Thomas M Marchant was named assistant leader.
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C. Marshall Cain
Aiken
S.C
House of Representatives
House
Cain
Irene K. Rudnick
Thomas M. Marchant
Greenville
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Augustus) Stephens
Simon
Greene, Chitty
Cleo J
William) Scott
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