Aiken City Council Eyes Annexations and Zoning Changes
The Aiken City Council plans first readings to annex 23.7 acres of Pacer Downs owned by the Aiken County Higher Education Commission and zone it R-2. They will also decide on bumper stickers supporting the Savannah River Plant's New Production Reactor and review Foxchase 7 subdivision plans including a 0.32 acre Ruffian Road parcel. The meeting covers zoning of 46.28 acres at Gate Wood to R-1A, a handicapped discrimination grievance process, sprinkler purchases for Citizens Field and Rye Patch, and amending the landscape and tree ordinance to grant council final approving authority. The session is on the second floor of the Municipal Building on Park Avenue.
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Aiken
Aiken County Higher Education Commission
Savannah River
Ruffian Road
Foxchase 7
Gate Wood
Citizens Field
Rye Patch
City Council
Park Avenue
Senate Speaker to Dedicate Thurmond Statue in Edgefield
Sen Howard Baker R Tenn will speak at a statue dedication for Sen Strom Thurmond in Edgefield South Carolina. The unveiling is set for 3 am October 21 in the town square. Sculptor Maria Kirby Smith based in Edgefield created the statue honoring Thurmond a native of Edgefield and former South Carolina governor now Senate pro tempore. Baker will end his Senate career with this term and is expected to run for president in 1988.
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Edgefield
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Strom Thurmond
Rs.c
Edgefield Town Square
Maria Kirby-Smith
Sen. Baker
Senate
Homosexual Reaction Differing From Hormone Study
Washington AP reports a New York study finds homosexual men showing different reactions to hormonal stimulation than heterosexuals, suggesting a possible biological distinction though the sample was small and not universally representative. Researchers note the cause of homosexuality may involve psychological or physical factors, or both.
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Washington
New York
Science
Autumn Weather Spotlight Forecast Update
Forecasters predict clear tonight with temperatures in the mid 50s and sunny skies tomorrow reaching mid 80s. Through Sunday to Tuesday expect mostly sunny days with lows in the 60s and highs in the 80s.
Aiken Kiwanis hears of future tech from Steve Griffin
Aiken Kiwanis Club members watched a slide show by Steve Griffin of Southern Bell on upcoming telephone and computer technology. A drawing of a computerized lawn mower that could mow the lawn while the user relaxed drew enthusiastic reactions and hints at future customers.
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Aiken Kiwanis Club
Steve Griffin
Southern Bell
Auto Settlement Win Win for GM and UAW
GM and the United Auto Workers tentatively reached a national contract seen as a win win. UAW leaders urged an immediate halt to strikes at 17 GM plants, while some locals indicated opposition over local issues. Vanguard officials called the deal excellent, pledging job security and immediate economic gains for members.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
United Auto Workers
UAW
Owen Bieber
Donald Ephlin
Uaw-Gm
Alfred Warren
General Motors Corporation
August price surge slows growth in economy
Consumer prices rose 0.5 percent in August the largest monthly gain since April led by vegetable and clothing prices. Analysts call the spike an aberration with inflation expected around 0.3 to 0.4 percent monthly for the rest of the year. Vegetable prices jumped 13.2 percent last month and clothing rose 0.9 percent.
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Patrick Jackman
Labor Department
Jackman
Commerce Department
Conference Board
Death of Coed Rossi Shocks Columbia Campus
Richland County investigators await a pathologist report in the death of 20 year old University of South Carolina student Barbara Lynn Rossi. The body was found in woods off state route 48 southeast of Columbia and a university search by 25 fraternity members followed a blouse discovery. A missing unidentified woman seen with Rossi before her disappearance is urged to come forward. Police describe the death as a terrible crime but stop short of calling it murder.
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Columbia
Richland County
University of South Carolina
Barbara Lynn
Bobbi) Rossi
S.C
Frank Powell
Powell
Newberry
Miss Rossi
Forest Acres
Gadsden
County Studies Fire District Needs
Aiken County faces funding gaps for its 18 volunteer fire departments. With varied coverage and resources, the council cannot evenly distribute tax money. Departments rely on subscriptions, fund-raisers, and discretionary funds. Public Safety Committee chair Mike Toole seeks indirect support to avoid direct handouts.
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Warner
Mike Toole
Council
Public Safety Committee
Died of carbon monoxide in car in wooded North Augusta area
Autopsies determined a man identified as George C. Beal Jr. and a woman named Betty J. Scriven died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside a car with running air conditioning and windows up. Sheriff Ralph Gunnells stated no foul play was suspected and the deaths were ruled accidental. Beal was reported missing Aug 24, with time of death set for the afternoon of Aug 23 by Aiken Coroner Sue Townsend. The car’s faulty exhaust and heavy woods location were cited as contributing factors.
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North Augusta
George C. Beal Jr
Swamp Road
Beech Island
Betty J. Scriven
Fair Hope St
Augusta
Ralph Gunnells
Gunnells
Beal
Aiken County
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Pacer Downs
Ginny
Southworth
Whitney Field
Allen Sinai
Shearson Lehman-American Express
Michael Evans
Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Bobbi Rossi
Aiken County Council
Carrol Warner
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