City Council set to hear cablevision progress and zoning bids
Aiken City Council meets at 7 30 p m to hear a report on the cablevision system and to consider bids for commercial garbage containers. The agenda includes annexation and zoning ordinances for Pacer Downs Ruffian Road and Gatewood subdivision plus a public hearing on the Savannah River Plant L Reactor cooling pond and related environmental details.
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Aiken
Park Avenue
Pacer Downs
Aiken County Commission of Higher Education
Usc-Aiken
Ruffian Road
Foxchase 7
Gatewood
Savannah River
H.O. Weeks
Whiskey Road
Steel Creek
Department of Health and Environmental Control
Department of Energy
Sheriff Gunnells gains defeated Democrat support in race
Gene Clark, one of four Democrats who lost the June primary for Aiken County Sheriff, endorses Sheriff Ralph Gunnells for the November general election. Clark praises Gunnells record after visiting the department and reviewing crime statistics from SLED. Fellow losers Jack Atkinson and George Mcmorrick back Republican Carroll Heath.
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Gene Clark
Aiken County
Ralph Gunnells
Gunnells
Sheriff’s Department
Clark
Belvedere
Jack Atkinson
George McCormick
Republcan
Carrol Heath
Weather Outlook With Mixed Rain Chances
Partly cloudy skies with a 20 percent rain chance tomorrow. High near 80 and a tonight low in the upper 90s. Wednesday and Thursday show a rain chance, with Wednesday highs in the 70s and eastern sections near 80. Lows range from the 50s to near 60.
Why Be Normal Why Show Your Age Bumper Sticker
A local car sports a bumper sticker reading Why be normal questioned to tell age said in the Aiken Rotary Club bulletin. The note claims you are over 40 if you recall when neighbors helped those in real need.
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Aiken
Mondale Surges in Debate Against Reagan in Louisville
In Louisville the campaign debate between Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale yielded no knockout, but Mondale impressed by countering Reagan’s strengths. Analysts note Reagan seemed uncertain at times, while Mondale demonstrated improved communication, signaling a capable rival in the race.
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Joan
Walter Mondale
Ronald
Nancy Reagan
Louisville
Washington
Reagan
Walter F. Mondale
Mondale
Barbara Walters
Jimmy Carnes
Paul Laxalt
Nevada
Michael Barnes
D-Md
County Fair Opens Tomorrow With Lumberjack Show
The Aiken Jaycees County Fair starts tomorrow at U.S. 1 North fairgrounds and runs through Sunday. Highlights include the free lumberjack show, Merchants Night with a $7 ticket book, and Family Day with adult admission $1.50 and free under six. Senior tickets 75 cents, parking free.
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Aiken Jaycees County
Deggeller Attractions
Fairgrounds
U.S. 1 North
Jaycees Fair
Ray Blanks
Jaycees
Blanks
Schools Consider Carbonated Drinks On Campus
Aiken County boards weigh allowing carbonated beverages and water ices outside cafeterias with state approval. Proceeds may support school organizations while SAT scores for 1984 seniors are presented alongside policy, attendance, and renovation items.
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Aiken County
Board of Education
Edgefield Ave
State Department
USDA
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Walter R. Mears
Aiken Shrine Club
North Augusta Jaycees
Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken, S.C
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