Judge Bars Press Interference With Grand Jury
Circuit Court Judge Paul M. Moore issued a standing order to stop media harassment of the Aiken County grand jury. He said reporters could face contempt if they follow jurors or contact them at home, while noting the order also protects other parties from interference and reiterating grand jury secrecy. Moore criticized the Aiken Standard for a Wednesday story and urged factual reporting.
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Aiken
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Correction: Grand jury report may be court-bound
The Aiken Standard corrects a Wednesday story on a public grand jury report about the Aiken County Council investigation. Judge Paul M. Moore told the grand jury the report could be made only in court, not that court reporting violated state law. The paper regrets the errors.
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Grand Jury
Frederic Leaves Three States Damaged and Six Dead
Remnants of Frederic churned across Florida to Mississippi bringing 130 mph winds and tornadoes. Rescue teams report at least six deaths with missing persons in Florida. Governor Graham warns toll could surpass 95 million dollars as hundreds of homes and businesses are destroyed. President Carter orders disaster aid for 30 Gulf Coast counties and assessments begin.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
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Gulf Shores
Ala
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King Kong
Citizens Band
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Pascagoula
Miss
Pensacola
Fila
Episcopal Church approves 1979 Book of Common Prayer
The 1979 revised Book of Common Prayer is adopted as the church’s authorized volume by the Episcopal Church at the 66th General Convention. Bishops and Deputies approved after brief discussions, with minimal negative votes, amid debate over local use of the 1928 edition and broader church divisions on issues like women’s ordination and donations.
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House of Bishops
House of Deputies
Summerall
Battle over beer ads heats up between Miller and Busch
The column notes the FTC has not ruled on Miller Brewing Company’s complaint about Anheuser-Busch using the term natural in beer ads. The Aiken Standard says corrections have been made and the dispute may escalate.
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Federal Trade Commission
Anheuser-Busch
Busch
FTC
Miller Brewing Company
Inside Today Aiken County Today 5A Classifieds
A compact listing section outlines local classifieds, community notices, and pages for comics, editorials, and key features. Highlights include Dear Abby guidance, obituaries, church notices, school items, sports, and weather briefs for the day.
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Drug series continues on page seven
The Aiken Standard continues its drug series with an explanation of why people use drugs. Staff reporter Jan Boylston interviews three former users to share perspectives and experiences.
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Lurline Felder
Discovery Days
Horse Creek Valley
Elizabeth Harrington
Aiken Standard
Jan Boylston
Hammond Cleared of Conflict of Interest at LSCOG
James L. Hammond executive director of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments was cleared of potential conflicts after an investigation by a Columbia labor lawyer. The panel found no conflict related to Hammond’s investment in an export management company funded by a Department of Commerce grant. The board hired attorney George Smith to audit records and renew the export program grant due September 30.
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James L. Hammond
Lower Savannah
George Smith
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Land Use Series Examines Aiken County in 1980s
A five part series begins Monday outlining projected land use for Aiken County. Special report by Emily J. Hindman details city and county plans for the 1980s, noting recreation and open space occupy 13 percent of land outside Hitchcock Woods and other demographic context.
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Aiken County
Emily J. Hindman
Aiken
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