Murphy asks governor to probe Peeples and county officials
Former Aiken County Board of Commissioners member Larry J. Murphy hand delivered a letter to Gov. James B. Edwards requesting an investigation into Judge Rodney Peeples, the clerk of court, and the Aiken County Council for possible Home Rule Bill and Freedom of Information Act violations. The letter cites a August 31 meeting and an alleged $7,000 in office expenses to Peeples, asking Peeples be relieved of judicial duties pending investigation.
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Lin Smithwick
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Rodney A. Peeples
Aiken County Council
Larry J. Murphy
Board of Commissioners
James B. Edwards
Murphy
Donnie Williams
Aiken
Peeples
Lewis
Aiken County
Mrs. Roe
Donnie J. Williams
John H. Williams
Julian B. Salley Jr
Harold V. Graybeal
Forest B. Kirby
Charles W. Prosser
Cleve Edmunds
L. V. Davis
Ralph F. Cullinan
Rodney Peeples
155 dead in Turkish jetliner crash in central Turkey
Rescue teams work to separate 155 corpses from a burning Turkish jetliner that crashed on a mountainside. All 147 passengers and eight crew members died, including 85 Italians, 18 West Germans, and 22 Turks bound for the southwest coast.
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Ankara
Turkey
Vivors
Debating Ford and Carter Nears National TV Showdown
President Ford sharpens his debate style while Jimmy Carter resumes whistle stop campaigning through the East. Carter tours New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania by train recalling Truman era as Ford prepares for Thursday's nationally televised Philadelphia debate on domestic issues.
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Harry Truman
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New York City
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Carter shifts tax reform stance amid Ford debate
President candidate Carter defends tax reform aims to shift burden to higher earners and away from the poor and middle class amid Republican criticism led by Sen. Robert Dole. Carter says Republicans distort AP interview summaries and maintains accuracy of reported statements.
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Dole
Auto Officials To Resume Talks In Dearborn
United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co plan to restart contract negotiations in Dearborn Michigan after five days of exploratory talks. UAW Vice President Ken Bannon voiced guarded optimism, saying better understanding exists of where they stand apart and why following last week’s nationwide strike actions.
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Congress Nears Oct. 2 Adjournment Deadline
Congress races to meet the October 2 adjournment target with leaders pushing long sessions. House Speaker Carl Albert vows to stay in session all night if needed while Senate aides warn of extended daily meetings as Byrd says the chamber remains on course to finish on time.
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Senate
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Byrd
Ford
Dunkin Seeks District 85 House Seat in GOP Bid
Local CPA Joe W. Dunkin announced his candidacy for South Carolina House District 85 as a Republican. Dunkin, veteran of Vietnam, is active in civic groups and challenging two-term incumbent Irene K. Rudnick.
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Aiken County
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Aiken
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Aiken Services Council
Martha Walden
Irene K. Rudnick
Verenes Honored At Banquet By State and Local Officials
Stathy J. Verenes praised for spurring Aiken County's industrial boom at a tribute banquet hosted by Suitt Construction Co. in Greenville. Attendees included U. S. Senators Thurmond and Hollings, local and state officials, judges, and area industry representatives. Thurmond called Verenes practical and decisive, while Hollings urged recognition sooner.
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Aiken County
Suitt Construction Co
Greenville
U.S
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Ernest F Hollings
Aiken
Michael L. Laughlin
Gilbert E McMillan
Butler C Derrick
W. J. Byran Dorn
Solomon Blatt
Sen. Thurmond
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Aiken Council Pressure Over Williams Hearing Date
The Aiken Council weighs changing the Williams hearing date from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5 to avoid crowd limits at USC A and consider related actions including vouchers and a $10,000 bond for the former Clerk of Court. Graybeal argues for moving to Oct. 4 in a separate venue to include the public.
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Donnie J Williams
Counoer
Aiken Council
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Harold V. Graybeal
Democratic Council
Graybear
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Aiken Junior High
Kissinger Flies To Zambia Amid Rhodesia Black Rule Talks
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger flew to Lusaka to brief President Kenneth Kaunda after weekend talks in Pretoria with Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Smith and South Africa's John Vorster. The Western plan envisages black majority rule in Rhodesia within two years, a broadened cabinet including black nationalists, and a $2 billion fund to compensate whites and develop the nation. Kissinger and Vorster also discussed Namibia with South-West Africa negotiations and SWAPO’s role, while Kaunda and Nyerere push for black rule in Rhodesia by 1978.
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Agostinho Neto
Angola
Samora Machel
Mozambique
Sir Seretse Khama
Botswana
Gil Thorpe Debuts on Aiken Standard Comic Page
The Aiken Standard adds a new continuity strip Gil Thorpe to its comic page. Gil Thorpe is drawn by Jack Berrill and joins the lineup today for readers.
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Jack Berrill
Chance of Rain Tomorrow in Aiken Area
Aiken is expecting a 50 percent chance of rain tomorrow with possible showers tonight. Temperatures will be mild with highs in the 80s and tonight’s lows in the 60s. The outlook for Wednesday through Friday calls for mild temperatures and a good chance of showers each day.
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Aiken County Schools Report Ten Day Enrollment Change
Aiken County schools list 23 257 students, down 258 from last year’s 23 515. Area I drops 224 with mixed changes at Schofield Campus Eustis Park J D Lever Pinecrest. Area II adds 36 and Area III up 8 with Burnettown Bath Clearwater. Overall area totals shift with regional gains and a 14 pupil decline in special programs.
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Eustis Park
J.D. Lever
Pinecrest
Area I
North Augusta High
Paul Knox Junior High
Burnettown
Clearwater
Bath Elementary
A.L. Corbett
Ridge Spring-Monetta
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