Man Indicted in Slaying of Priest in Columbia
A man already serving time on drug charges is indicted for murder in the slaying of Father William F. O’Neal in Columbia. J. C. Miller faces charges for the bludgeoning and throat slashing of the 47 year old priest found Aug. 19. His wife Delores Beulah O’Neal is indicted as accessory. Also indicted are James C. Lawson and Russell Odom in the abduction and mutilation of Emily Moyer on Aug. 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
William F. O'Neal
Richland County
J. C. Miller
Father O'Neal
Delores Beulah O'Neal
Coyotes Drive Up Lamb Prices Across Western States
USDA survey estimates coyotes killed 735000 lambs or 8 percent of births in 15 Western states and 230000 breeding ewes. Total losses from all causes reached about two million, with weather and disease also from other predators. States include Colorado Montana Nevada New Mexico Utah Arizona California Idaho Kansas Nebraska North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Texas Wyoming.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
USDA
Economic Research Service
Environmental Protection Agency
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Arizona
California
Idaho
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Wyoming
Aiken Standard Information Notice
Local publication details outline the Aiken Standard operating schedule and contact information. It notes daily afternoon release except weekends, mailing address P O Box 456, 124 Rutland Drive, and ZIP 29801 in Aiken South Carolina. It also states AP dispatch rights, republication rules, and payment terms for subscriptions.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S.C
Associated Press
Hammond to Attend Domestic Policy Forum in Tampa
James L. Hammond director of the Lower Savannah Regional Planning and Development Council will join a full day forum on domestic policy in Tampa. Invitation comes from Vice President Nelson Rockefeller to discuss making federal programs more efficient and responsive. Also invited is Dr. R Archie Ellis of the South Carolina Department of Social Services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Hammond
Lower Savannah
Rockefeller
Hammond
Lsrp&d
R. Archie Ellis
S. C. Department of Social Services
Center Fire District Faces Budget Crunch and Fee Confusion
The Center Fire District struggles with a tight budget after miscommunications over fee collection. Fire Chief James T. Smith’s salary was cut on Oct 15 as commissioners cut operating costs. Residents may still voluntarily pay assessment fees under a judge’s order, which stops forced collection but allows voluntary payments while a July election legality is decided.
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Center
James T
Terry’) Smith
Smith
Rodney A. Peeples
Peeples
Helicopter Repair Bid Sparks Statewide Debate
In South Carolina two Eagle Aviation facilities in Columbia and Aiken can perform required tear-down inspections on Bell 47 helicopters. Aiken was chosen for lower labor rates though bids were limited by legal constraints. Tennessee and Jacksonville, Florida entities have converted Bell helicopters from military to civilian use.
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South Carolina
Eagle Aviation
Columbia
Aiken
Hamilton
Columbia Eagle
Laughlin
Tennessee
Jacksonville
Fla
Rudnick
Milk Prices Expected to Rise Two Cents Per Half Gallon
South Carolina dairy pricing may lift store milk by two cents per half gallon beginning December 1 under a Clemson designed formula based on farm prices. Farm price would rise to 11.25 per hundred pounds, with retail impact around 1.72 per gallon or 86 per half gallon, though rebates and invoice costs affect final charges.
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Columbia
South Carolina
State Dairy Commission
Clemson University
Charles A. Shaw
The
Dairy Commission
Commission
Hearst Opinion Delayed Public Release Until Next Month
Hearst case: psychiatrists’ mental state report not public until next month as Judge Oliver J. Carter delays competency hearing to November 4 awaiting final findings from three psychiatrists and a psychologist appointed after September 23 examination. The hearing has been postponed three times due to pending reports.
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San Francisco
Patricia Hearst
U.S. District Court
Oliver J. Carter
Miss Hearst
Carter
Hearst
Meat Packer Fined $1000 In Error
James Edward Rau of a North Augusta meat packing company was fined $1000 instead of $500 after pleading guilty in General Sessions Court to attempted arson and being an accessory to a July break in at the Country Meat Store in Belvedere. The Aiken Standard apologizes for the error.
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James Edward Rau
North Augusta
Rau
General Sessions
Belvedere
Aiken
Damage Suit Is Filed Over Unsold Market Goods
The Moseley Summers controversy in Aiken led to a city council ordinance restricting market sales by the market manager and affiliated relatives. The rule passed first reading August 11 but faced opposition when Olin Osbon urged removing the manager selling ban. Hastings Wyman moved to accept the ordinance with the disputed clause deleted, enabling the manager to earn about 110 dollars monthly.
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Aiken
Reading
The
Market Commission
Olin Osbon
Osbon
Hastings Wyman
Savannah May Stay In S C
The Nuclear Ship Savannah could fly the South Carolina flag after officials at Patriots Point Authority told the Budget and Control Board that federal funding chances look good. The ship may join the Naval Museum at Charleston if the Commerce Department donates it, but dock facilities would cost 800000 to 1 million dollars to prepare.
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Columbia
Savannah
Texas
South Carolina
Patriots Point Authority
State Budget and Control Board
Naval Museum
Charleston
U. S. Commerce Department
State Museum
Aiken Community Calendar Events and Venues Noted
Local listings show events from 5 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at various venues in Aiken County. Planned Parenthood vasectomy clinic at Midland Valley Shopping Center Clearwater. Aiken Chess Club at Virginia Acres. Civil Air Patrol at Aiken Air Force Station. Aiken Bible Institute at Smith Hazel Recreation Center. Duplicate Bridge at Senior Citizens Clubhouse. New Ellenton Lions Club at St Pauls Methodist. Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at 1706 Citation Drive. PEO Sisterhood at R. S. Taylor residence. Aiken County Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Recreation Department Bridge at Virginia Acres.
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Planned Parenthood of
Aiken County
Midland Valley
Clearwater
Aiken Chess Club
Virginia Acres
Civil Air Patrol
Aiken Air Force Station
Aiken Bible Institute
Smith - Hazel Recreation Center
Senior Citizens
Omega Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Lee
Citation Drive
R.S. Taylor
Recreation Department
Aiken Man Attacked Outside Aiken County Hospital
Aiken City Police investigate an assault on John Sizemore in front of Aiken County Hospital near Richland Avenue around 3 am. Four white males in a car jumped out and attacked him, cutting his throat with a bottle. Sizemore was treated and released. earlier altercation with suspects noted.
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Aiken City
Aiken County Hospital
DT Marchant
John Sizemore
Rt. 1
Windsor
Richland Avenue
Sizemore
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U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Ontario
Circuit
James A. Spruill
Meat Packer
Greater Augusta
Augusta Ramada
Gordon Highway
Molly Pond
Georgia
North Carolina
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
H.O. Weeks
Howard M. Hickey, JR
Department of Public Safety
Aiken Industrial Park
Hitchcock Woods
New Ellenton Lions Club
St. Paul's Methodist
Aiken Man
Marchant
Mary Baker Eddy
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Whiskey Road
Formosa
Camellias
Coward Corley Seed Co.inc
Your Garden Center
Park Ave. SE
Dial
Robert O.lipe
Lessie B. Price
Council
Democratic Municipal Club
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