Derrick Derrick Reactor Restart Plan Draws Fire
Republican challenger Parker accuses Rep. Derrick of misleading statements on restarting Reactor L at Savannah River Plant. Derrick says progress has been made with Carter approval and potential $160 million in costs and 350 jobs if Congress approves. Parker calls the claim hollow and unacted.
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Butler C. Derrick
Savannah River
Derrick
Carter
Congress
Aiken
Marshall Parker
House
Senate
Parker
Galardi Enters Sheriff Race as Petition Candidate
Frank T. Galardi, a New York native and 67-year-old Aiken County resident, runs without party backing or primary exposure. A former crime prevention officer with military intelligence training, he argues petition support proves his worth and says he will win if it is God’s will. His campaign differs from a write in run and he left the sheriff’s department last February after four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Galardi
Galardi
New York
Aiken County
Paul D. Grant
Heath announces for sheriff in Aiken County race
Heath, 46, former chief of detectives for the Aiken Department of Public Safety, resigning in March to run as Republican candidate. A Navy veteran and 14 year officer, he cites rising drug traffic and crime, says current department lacks training and management, and promises improved cooperation with other law enforcement agencies in the county.
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Aiken County
Carrol G. Heath
Heath
Aiken Department of Public Safety
Lake Helen
Fla
Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff's Department
Gunnells Seeks Sheriff Post Emphasizing Public Service
W Ralph Gunnells the Democratic candidate for Aiken County sheriff frames policing as public service likening it to doctors lawyers and preachers. A former deputy and lieutenant fired in 1978 after an off duty incident he is the youngest of three candidates and runs with a plan for a stronger narcotics unit and better officer training.
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W. Ralph Gunnells
Aiken County
Gunnells
Williamston
Sheriff’s Office
Marie
North
Ware Shoals
Donalds High School
Rotary Club hears Dr Feltham James share optimism
Dr Feltham James, hospital chaplain, spoke at the Aiken Rotary Club. He greeted the group with humor noting, at his age, he is glad to be anywhere and seemed unusually upbeat.
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Feltham James
Aiken
Coopers Treated Well After Manila Bomb Incident
Fred and Betty Cooper owners of Crest Travel Agency were injured in a bomb blast at a travel agents conference in Manila. They were near the explosion that followed a Marcos address and are receiving hospital care. The April 6 Liberation Movement claims responsibility. The couple hope to fly home by Friday.
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Fred L. Cooper
Manila
Philippines
Coopers
Crest Travel Agency
Aiken
Travel Agents
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Liberation Movement
Marcos
Cooper
Betty
Makati
Aiken Standard
Manilla
PSA Budget Keeps ICR Money Amid Act Repeal Debate
Aiken County Public Service Authority approves a 1981 budget of 1.45 million and will continue to collect the ICR from United Merchants and Manufacturers and the Graniteville Company. Half goes to the U.S. Treasury while 40 percent funds expansion and upgrades under EPA guidelines.
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North Augusta
Aiken County Public Service Authority
PSA
Stanley F. Goodman
Environmental Protection Agency
ICR
United Merchants and Manufacturers
Graniteville Company
U.S. Treasury
Atlanta
William F. Thompson
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