McMillan Warns Socialism Seen as Threat in State
Sen. Gilbert E. McMillan of Aiken addressed engineers and mechanics groups warning of socialism spreading in the United States. He argued spending rises with more personnel and agencies seeking funds, criticized the Education Equalization Finance Act, and urged across the board cuts to curb costs while supporting higher teacher pay.
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Gilbert E. McMillan
R-Aiken
McMillan
South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers
The
Society of Mechanical Engineers
South Carolina
General Assembly
Early 9 A M Long Run Start Sparks Weekend Debate
The article notes a woman runner questioning the 9 am start time for tomorrow's Long Run and a non-runner quipping about post race soaking. A novice runner suggests the timing aims to finish in daylight.
Running Hot Cold Running Weather Update
Temperatures hover around 80 by day and drop to the 40s at night causing layered clothing. Saturday expects highs in the low 80s with a 40s night, and precipitation risk remains near zero tonight through the next 24 hours. Skies clear tonight, Saturday mostly sunny, with mild fall weather continuing into Tuesday.
United Way Nearing Campaign Goal
The United Way moves toward a $525,000 goal as $500,929 is pledged to date, reaching 95.4 percent. Most drives finished earlier, with gains this week from governmental divisions and the professional division boosting overall progress.
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United Way
Educators Are Honored in Aiken District
Sara Jordan Osteen has been named Teacher of the Year and Cathy Weatherford is named Supportive Educator of the Year. Each school may nominate one teacher and one non teaching classroom supporter, with winners chosen by the Aiken County Education Association executive committee.
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Sara Jordan Osteen
Aiken
Cathy Weatherford
Aiken County Education Association
Democratic Candidates deny charges at Valley rally
At a Clearwater rally, Irene Rudnick denied an ad implying endorsements from Sheriff Grant and a judge, urging truth and issue focus. Billie Trapp denied Belvedere annexation rumors, and Thomas Moore vowed to advocate for the 84th District while Fay Hatcher urged Democrats to unite for November.
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Clearwater
Midland Valley
Irene K. Rudnick
Marshall Cain
Cain
Aiken County
Paul D Grant
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
Rudnick
Billie K
Gilford) Trapp
Belvedere
North Augusta
Fay Hatcher
Democrats
Carter to announce new inflation measures amid mixed economy signals
Washington AP reports inflation slowed to 7 percent for the summer while the Commerce Department notes a 3.4 percent annualized gain in GNP for the June-September quarter. Officials caution weather and coal strike distortions, and President Carter plans a nationwide address Tuesday night to outline tougher antiinflation steps.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Carter
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