All America Bid Narrows To Help From Aiken Community
William Bassham of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce says Aiken may win the All American City award at the National Municipal League conference in Houston but faces a costly judging process. The city plans a seven member delegation with a $3500 estimate for travel and lodging to answer questions and present a booth highlighting three key city resources.
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William
Bill) Bassham
Aiken
Greater
Bassham
Not To Bus See Page 10A and Local Tales
Joe Taylor placed third overall in both the 10-kilometer Textile 10,000 at Clinton and the 5-kilometer Jaguar Jaunt in Augusta while winning his age group in both events. Dan Bacot shared a campaign story at Aiken's Wakin' yesterday about a candidate who met a weary doorstep wish with a wry warning about the opponent getting twice as much.
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Joe Taylor
Graniteville
Clinton
Augusta
Dan Bacot
Aiken’s Wakin
Bacot
Citizens Speak As Aiken Council Delays Courthouse, Health Care Debate
The Aiken County Council heard two hours of public input on health care and courthouse concerns. Lynda B. Austin urged support for a Visiting Nurses Association project denied by the state, while Luther Bigby urged hiring an architect to study courthouse renovation or a new building near the office complex. Council chair Carrol H. Warner announced a delay pending a special meeting.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Health Care International
Atlanta
Austin
S.C
Luther Bigby
Bigby
Carrol H. Warner
Jenrette Guilty and Plans to Run Again
Rep. John W. Jenrette was convicted of bribery and conspiracy in the Abscam case. He said he would run for a fourth term after meeting with district chairmen and vowed not to let the verdict destroy him. The jury found Jenrette and co-defendant John R. Stowe guilty on all three counts.
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John Jenrette
Rita
Washington
John W. Jenrette
Jenrette
U.S
South Carolina
John R. Stowe
Richmond
Stowe
Rita Jenrette
Sylvia Parker
FBI
Anthony Amoroso
United States
Two Best in Show Named at Aiken Jaycees Fair
Aiken County residents display varied handiwork at the Aiken Jaycees County Fair. Evelyn Marino of Jackson and Marie Anderson of New Ellenton win Best of Show in Household Arts for Marino’s embroidered quilt and Anderson’s craft.
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Aiken County
Aiken
the Fairgrounds
U.S. 1
Evelyn Marino
Jackson
Marie Anderson
New Ellenton
First-time entrant Mrs. Anderson wins canning title
At the fair she entered the show for the first time and claimed the canning division prize. She worked from June to November, preserving vegetables fruits pickles relishes jams and jellies. See Jaycees next page.
Moore and Dunbar Seek Senate Seat in District 8
Former college athlete and two year South Carolina House member Thomas L Moore campaigns for Senate Seat 1 in Senatorial District 8. The 30-year-old Democrat from Aiken County seeks the seat while highlighting his early injury and athletic leadership.
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Moore, Dunbar
Senate
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Gamecock
Moore
S.C
Ives
Aiken County
Dunbar Seeks Five-County Senate Seat in District 8
Former South Carolina Representative Julian Dunbar runs as a conservative candidate to replace retiring Senator Gilbert E. McMillan in District 8 Seat 1. A Republican, Dunbar is 58 and aims to appeal to all registered Aiken County voters. He previously played professional baseball with Yankees and Pirates farm systems after Allendale High School.
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Julian Dunbar
Gilbert E. McMillan
Senate
McMillan
Dunbar
Aiken County
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Allendale High School
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Sarah Caskey
Cancer
Abby
the Butcher
Council
Lynda B. Austin
Agency
Jaycees
Ginny Southworth
Clearwater
Tommy Moore
Christopher Wolf
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