31 Oct 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1978
Page
1
Wilhemina Warlock warns witches to exercise extreme caution on Halloween as air traffic increases. She urges well maintained brooms, high beams for spotting others, danger from power lines and dogs, and to avoid flames. Safety patrols will monitor skies with 19 warlocks aiding enforcement.
Aiken High football coach Eddie Buck credits his assistants and players for a remarkable four year turnaround leading to an undefeated record and a state ranking of third before facing arch rival North Augusta in the season finale. Buck deflects credit, praising his tough staff and hard working team.
Currency dealers shy on how far the dollar may fall as it slides against the German mark and French franc. It dropped to 176.075 yen in Tokyo, gold rose up to 11 dollars, and concerns grow over US economic leadership and Carter's anti inflation plan.
Ed Young sees South Carolina nearing a new threshold for industry and expresses excitement about the state’s future. The piece previews developments and implications for the economy and jobs.
Aiken High students and some teachers celebrate Halloween with costumes on Schofield Campus. Coach Cecil Atchley jokes that every day is freaky here while Sam Putnam shows a hunting bumper sticker about a hunter and a buck. Jon Culbert dodges a clear position in football.
A reader scan lists sections including Comics Dear Abby Editorials Obituaries Sports Television Weather with Fair Skies Tonight and a prompt to See Page 2 for more details. The page index introduces the day's local features and schedule.
Extra patrol cars from the Aiken and North Augusta Departments of Public Safety will patrol tonight from 6 30 to 10. Director J Carrol Busbee asks that trick or treating not extend beyond 10 p m. North Augusta says eight or nine cars will be on duty and expect trick or treating to end before 10 p m.
Rep. Nancy Stevenson, a mystery writer and Democratic lieutenant governor candidate, defeated two fellow legislators to win the party�s nomination. The Smith College graduate promotes common sense government and vows to curb bureaucracy while campaigning across the state.
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