25 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1977
Page
1
President Carter meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal to curb oil prices and revive the stalled Geneva peace conference. The Saudi official offers limited hope on imported oil costs and no new ideas on Palestinian representation as Carter pursues broad talks with Middle East leaders.
Panamanian strongman Gen Omar Torrijos expresses contentment with a 66 percent yes vote in a plebiscite on canal treaties. Opponents say the notable no vote signals momentum for a return to democracy. unofficial counts show 468664 yes and 228697 no with low turnout.
In Sebring Florida a 16 year old, Frank Ross Jr., was condemned to die in the electric chair for the November 15 1976 murder of 64 year old Helen Dixon of Avon Park. The crime stemmed from a $6 robbery. Ross stood silent as Judge Clifton Kelly imposed the sentence.
The Atlanta Braves board announced the firing of manager Dave Bristol. His contract ran through 1978 and he was offered a role as special assistant to Player Personnel Director Bill Lucas. No successor is named, but candidates have been screened.
The forecast predicts rain across the state tonight with cloudy skies and scattered showers continuing for the rest of the week. Highs will stay in the 70s and lows near the 50s tonight.
Report mentions a new Billy Beer with First Brother endorsement. It notes Jimmy Carter’s relative earnings, a New Ellenton Pee Wee football team seeking USC for Turkey Bowl, and Carolina Clemson game chatter after UNC and Gamecocks results. Clemson fans boast but recall last year’s setback.
Washington AP reports the Senate weighs raising taxes to push fuel saving versus selective tax cuts to reward conservation as part of a national energy policy. The choice, involving Carter administration opposition and over 40 billion dollars in incentives, could shape economy and security. The outcome hinges on Senate action and a forthcoming conference committee.
Aiken County filing on former Clerk Cleo Scott was released by Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner as the trial concluded and she began serving a six month jail term. Scott pleaded no contest to official misconduct in office over a $45,378 shortage. bond collection and further action remain under investigation or pending AG decision.
EMS employees in Aiken County oppose deleting the alternate points system saying it will raise response times and risk lives. The county administrator defends the move as cost saving with a 30 day monitoring window and potential substations relocation.
Sydney Carter discusses a six month city planning study authorized by Aiken City Council to map all 14 entrances to the city and address zoning issues. The effort follows a rezoning proposal by Lewis C. Whittle and aims to prevent spot zoning while aiding annexation and development.
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