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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1984

Page

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Indira Gandhi Assassinated in New Delhi Killing

Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was fatally shot outside her home by Sikh bodyguards amid unrest. Rajiv Gandhi was quickly named her successor as security forces sealed New Delhi and the capital.

New Delhi India Indira Gandhi Rajiv United News of India UNI Mrs. Gandhi Congress Party Rajiv Gandhi Gandhi Zail Singh

Halloween safety advice from Aiken Public Safety

Aiken Public Safety Director J. Carroll Busbee urges completing Halloween rounds by 10 PM and restricts trick or treating to those 12 and under. Residents should keep porch lights on to indicate visitors and 17 city vehicles will assist with flashing lights. ACH Radiology will X ray candy for harmful objects from 7 to 9 PM at the emergency entrance.

J. Carroll Busbee Aiken Aiken Community Hospital ACH

Debate Set Tomorrow for Aiken Sheriff and House Seat 81

Candidates Ralph Gunnells and Frampton Toole III will debate at USC Aiken in Room 107 Administration Building at 7 30 PM. Social and Behavioral Sciences Club members work to refine questions and format with representatives meeting today. The House District 81 clash features Tom Woodruff and Toole with Gunnells and Heath listed for sheriff questions at 8 20 PM.

Aiken County USC Aiken Ralph Gunnells Frampton Toole III Tom Woodruff Toole Gunnells Carrol Heath

Nine Record Highs This Month Amid Unseasonable Warmth

Yesterday marked the ninth day this month with high temperatures tying or exceeding records. Unseasonably warm weather is expected to continue into next month. Tonight will be fair and cooler with a low in the upper 50s. Tomorrow will be mostly sunny and not as warm.

South Carolina TV program highlights state athletics

St. Angela Academy joins a SC Educational Television Network program comparing large and small schools. The lineup also includes Irma High School, University of South Carolina, Clemson University and Presbyterian College. The show airs Monday at 7 30.

St. Angela Academy South Carolina Irma High School University of South Carolina Clemson University Presbyterian College

Woodring and Gordon Vie for District 4 Seat in Aiken County

District 4 candidates Mimi Woodring seeking a third term faces petition challenger Cynthia H. Gordon who backs non tax funded recreation and library funding, boosting county ambulance capacity, and private donations to aid dual taxation and industrial development. Gordon lives near North Augusta and works in public relations for her husband’s dentistry practice. Gordon aims to fund industry growth and expand county services without tax increases.

Aiken Mim Woodring Cynthia H. Gordon Count Industrial Development Board

Rural emergency response and tax issues in Aiken County race

In the 1980s Aiken County council race district residents discuss improving rural emergency response times and raising the homestead exemption to fifty thousand dollars for seniors with over ten years in Aiken. Candidate profiles note Mrs. Gordon’s community focus and Mrs. Woodring’s stance on tax restraint and expanded rural services.

Aiken County Gordon Woodring North Augusta the Star

District 3 council race focuses on county spending

Three candidates LaVana McKenzie J Robert Murrell and Mary Lou Seymour vie for the District 3 seat on Aiken County Council pledging wiser use of tax dollars. McKenzie age 33 a reading coordinator at Aiken Elementary School lives in Bath.

Aiken County LaVana McKenzie J. Robert Murrell Mary Lou Seymour

Greatest Bicycle Selection In Town At Western Auto

Best selection of bicycles in town with layaway now for Christmas at Western Auto Kalmia Plaza. Stop by and see the friendly staff and wide range of bikes.

Western Auto Kalmia Plaza Adv

McNeill Office Supply Expands At Kalmia Plaza

New stock at McNeill Office Supply includes greeting cards giftwrap and bows with more on the way. Imprinting service now available as party supplies arrive to the store at Kalmia Plaza.

McNeill Kalmia Plaza Bow

Aiken County Names New Industrial Development Director

Jameson, former Colleton RDC head, appointed as first executive director of Aiken County Industrial Development Board. Officials say he will act as catalyst for economic growth, drawing on state programs and a 10 month, 45000 budget.

Aiken County Houndslake Country Club Colleton Jameson State Development Board Colleton County Wessinger

Agencies Plan For SRP Drill

Representatives of 24 state and federal agencies met at the Graniteville Armory to plan a mid November radiological emergency drill at the Savannah River Plant. About 140 attended to discuss agency roles and drill objectives including decision making and communication efficiency.

Graniteville Armory Savannah River SRP Department of Energy

Grand opening at Curtis Mathis TV store

We celebrate our grand opening on November 2 and 3 inviting customers to visit Curtis Mathis to see quality TVs and VCRs. The one with the four year warranty. Adv.

Curtis Mathis Adv

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