Southern Bell seeks 12 percent rate hike in SC
Southern Bell Telephone Co. asked the South Carolina Public Service Commission for a 12 percent rate increase totaling 39.6 million dollars to take effect Oct. 4. Harry Marsh cited inflation eroding earnings and noted only two prior small rises in five years while full revenue needs suggest 66.4 million. Residential dial service would rise 2.05, business line 4.50, and connection charges would increase with options to save 20.25 by self-installation.
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Unemployment Drops as Food Prices Surge in August
The Labor Department reports the unemployment rate falling to 7.6 percent in August while wholesale food prices jump 4.4 percent the largest rise in seven years. Nonfood producer prices rise 0.7 percent with manufacturing jobs up 200,000 and the average work week up 30 minutes.
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Weston Center to Build in Clearwater
Rural Health Services in Clearwater receives a $1 million Farmer's Home loan for the Marget J. Weston Health Center to be built on 2.2 acres opposite Clearwater Elementary School. Groundbreaking planned soon with a nine month build.
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Marget J. Weston
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United Merchants and Manufacturing Co
Margaret J. Weston
RHS
Midland Valley
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Farmer’s Home Administration
Weston
Midland Valley Shopping Center
East Central Georgia Health System
Football Fever In The Air At Aiken Nursing Home
Leslie Boland prepares for his annual Auburn football trip as guest of Mel Pulliam sports director at the nursing home. The crowd buzzes with football fever as residents discuss plans and team loyalties.
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Aiken Nursing Home
Leslie Boland
Auburn
Boland
Mel Pulliam
Inside Today Aiken County Today
Classifieds and briefs span local items including community events sports notes and obituaries. Readers find comics TV listings and weather outlook alongside editorials and church notices.
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Dear Abby
Our Churches
Two Courthouse Plans Dividing Aiken Council
Aiken County Council plans to discuss two courthouse options at its Sept 16 meeting. One favors renovating the 1881 courthouse with a rear annex. the other envisions a new courthouse connected to the Office Complex, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Councilman Homer McGee who fears parking and non court related offices.
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Aiken County
Joe W. Busby
Aiken
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
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Cilman
Homer McGee
McGee
Busby
L.C. Greene
USC Aiken sees largest fall enrollment in 19 years
USC Aiken reports record class drop and rapid growth in five years. Admissions director Moldenhauer cites youth and USC affiliation as drivers. Campus sits on 144 acres with five buildings and plans for a fine arts center and library addition within five years.
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Aiken
University of South Carolina
Robert E
Bob) Moldenhauer
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University Admissions
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University Parkway
William A
Bill) Anderson
William C
Bill) Casper
Aiken TEC anticipates 1500 students this term
Aiken Technical College plans a fall term with about 1,500 enrolled students. Prospective students should apply at the Office of Student Services with Gloria Busch Johnson as dean. Registration for new students is scheduled for September 8 and 9 with varied hours. Tuition is 140 dollars per quarter full time plus a 10 dollar registration fee. part time is 12 dollars per credit hour. Financial aid is available.
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Aiken Technical College
Office of Student Services
Gloria Busch- Johnson
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