24 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1978
Page
1
Federal documents outline gaps that could let terrorists access the Savannah River plutonium plant near Augusta. DoE materials note worst case leaks from underground waste tanks could affect 130000 acres beyond site boundaries, while diagrams reveal tank vents and pipes.
Bob Kenney offers a comforting stock view while Clemson sophomore Beth Tewkesbury graces the Greenville News with a goldfish meal photo. Aiken Day School memories surface as a pupil recalls a “look at the old witch” door scene and Carol Okeson reports fudge squares called cubbies vanish at refreshments.
The Aiken County Board of Education will meet at 8 o clock in the Education Center on Edgefield Avenue. Items include a Kennedy Junior High power line right of way request an sewer service application by Cassells Oil Company and review of milk price changes.
Aiken forecasts call for a fair day by Wednesday with only a 10 percent chance of precipitation through tomorrow. Tonight’s low should be in the mid 40s and tomorrow’s high in the low 70s with cooler temperatures expected. Warm days and mild nights are due for the next three days. The Aiken Standard corrects a misidentification of R G Jerry Croom in yesterday’s report on the area 2 seat on the Aiken County Board of Education.
Aiken NAACP members allege the Public Safety Department may have biased the June death of Harry C. McFadden, found hanging in a tree. They urge independent review while Council accepts the letter as information and considers further inquiries.
South Carolina Attorney General Daniel R. McLeod announced a $45,000 suit to be filed in Aiken County against Cleo Scott former clerk of court and the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York. The action covers three bonds tied to funds missing during Scott's terms, alleging fraud official misconduct and embezzlement from documentary stamp sales. The bonding company has 20 days to answer.
Democratic lieutenant governor nominee Rep. Nancy B. Stevenson of Charleston told Aiken's Waking this morning that limiting state governmental growth must be a top priority for the next General Assembly.
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