Transcript of secret meeting tapes to be published
The Aiken Standard will publish a 60 page transcript of tapes from a secret August 31 meeting called by Judge Rodney A Peeples and the Aiken County Council. Chief Justice J Woodrow Lewis found Judge Peeples innocent of FOIA violation.
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Sadat opens Arab summit to back Lebanon cease fire
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat opened an Arab summit in Cairo to ratify the Lebanese civil war cease fire and devise how to implement it. He urged all Lebanese factions to seek peaceful dialogue and called for strengthening the Palestine Liberation Organization in its struggle against Israel.
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Arson fire in South Bronx club kills 25 in stampede
Investigators link a discarded arson start to a man ejected after a dispute with his wife. The blaze in a crowded second story club used a flammable accelerant in the only staircase. Twenty five dead and twenty four injured as patrons leaped from a blocked exit.
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South Bronx
Pound Falls to Record Low on IMF Pressure
The British pound slid seven cents to a new low of 1.5765 dollars in London trading after the Sunday Times report that the IMF seeks a fall to 1.50 dollars before Britain may access 3 billion dollars. The move comes amid Britain's gravest crisis since the 1930s.
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Premier Hua Makes 1st Appearance
Hua Kuo-feng made his first public appearance as China's leader before a massive crowd in Tiananmen Square. He appeared relaxed and confident while addressing supporters and condemning his radical rivals amid cheering crowds in Beijing.
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Derrick Meeting Tonight at USC A Room 107
Rep. Butler C. Derrick will hold a public meeting in Room 107 at USC A at 7:30 asking the public to attend and question him on local and national issues.
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Something Special in Aiken Junior High Tuesday Show
Aiken residents learn of a 7:30 P.M. Tuesday event at Aiken Junior High School titled Something Special. Augustus Stephens Jr. of the Board of Education says the talent show combines performances and a referendum theme with local groups rehearsing for the program.
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Board of Education
Ballot layout mixup prompts voter guidance on page shifts
England noted poll managers must explain the confusion between county council and House districts. The ballot appears on page six rather than page one as four years ago, with a plan to place the presidential ballot first in Aiken County next time.
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Aiken County
Ford Campaigns In South Carolina Vital State Visit
In Columbia, President Ford greets a crowd at the airport as security tightens and supporters wave Ford-Dole posters. He exits to a roaring reception, strides toward the fence crowd, then leads a motorcade with Gov. Edwards and Sen. Thurmond aboard, pursuing campaign momentum ten days before the election.
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Eight Days Left In Campaign Push Across Key States
Ford and Carter race through California New York Illinois Ohio New Jersey Pennsylvania and Texas in a tight battle for 207 electoral votes. Ford launches a $4 million media blitz while stressing defense and tax policy against Carter who emphasizes budget cuts and foreign experience.
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Rain Expected In Aiken County Tonight
Aiken County may see hard rain tonight with showers and thundershowers. Fair weather is expected tomorrow then possible rain again later in the week. A slight chance exists tomorrow as temperatures rise to the mid 60s and the low stays in the mid 50s.
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Aiken County
Heritage Square shopping center to start soon
Heritage Square Shopping Center on Whiskey Road is set to begin construction next month according to owner-developer Weldon Wyatt. The project has awaited economic conditions after three years in planning with only land clearing completed.
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Whiskey Road
South Wyatt
Dunbar Wins District 3 Seat in County Council Race
Marvin E. Dunbar returned home last April and told Hazel he aimed to run for the District No. 3 seat on the County Council. He filed as a Democrat with his wife's support and defeated incumbent L V. Davis and Nathan Howard in the Democratic primary by 61 votes.
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Marvin E. Dunbar
Hazel
Dunbar
Democratic Council
L V. Davis
Nathan Howard
Howard
Davis
Jackson Refuses To Promise In City Council Campaign
Charles E. Jackson, running as an Independent for the District No. 3 seat on the Aiken County Council, says he cannot promise programs without council approval. He faces Democrat Marvin E. Dunbar, filed before the September deadline with 433 signatures. Jackson vows to push changes but notes action depends on the council.
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Aiken County
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