03 Oct 1980
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1980
Page
1
The Aiken Standard previews the November 4 general election with a race-by-race look. Monday features Republican William Gray and Democrat Tom Huff in the S C House Seat 83 race and details bus use by Aiken County schools.
A fragmented OCR note hints at Bey's growing public profile and potential movement across pages. It mentions page one coverage and political strides, suggesting a focus on Bey's activities and visibility.
Aiken has been named one of 19 finalists for the 1980 81 All-America Cities Citizen Action Awards program. Dan Bacot of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce announced the recognition sponsored by the National Municipal League. The next step is a presentation to the award jury at the league conference November 15 18.
The Labor Department reports September unemployment at 7.5 percent, down from 7.6 percent, with 200,000 more jobs mainly in construction and farms. Wholesale prices fall 0.2 percent, first decline since February 1976, signaling improving economy ahead of the November election.
A coroner's jury ruled Kenneth E. Lybrand's death accidental after asphyxiation from strangulation during a struggle at Clyde Willing's Seminole Avenue home. The Sept 15 death at Aiken Community Hospital was investigated by the sheriff's department with no charges filed.
In North Augusta a Ser toma Club debate featured Democratic incumbents Huff and Republican Gray backing merit panels for selecting state and local offices. Aiken County leaders Woodring and Lewis urged a flood plain ordinance while criticizing abstentions on budget votes and addressing municipal taxation concerns.
Leslie Boland has followed Auburn University for years and will watch the Tigers play Richmond Spiders from a wheelchair at the Aiken Nursing Home. He has lived there since 1972, surrounded by Auburn memorabilia and a No. 41 jersey from his high school days after a May diving accident left him paralyzed from the neck down.
The United Way of Aiken County reports year to date gifts of $403,743.98, about 64.6 percent of the $625,000 goal for 1980 81. The Industrial II Division at Du Pont Savannah River Plant has raised $231,286, or 88 percent of its annual target. Funds support 25 local agencies including the Adult Development Center and the Crises Line.
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