24 Sep 1980
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1980
Page
1
FBI figures show 12 murders in Aiken County in 1979 up from 9 in 1978. Aggravated assaults rose to 482 from 432, while forcible rape, robberies, burglaries, larceny and thefts, and motor thefts all declined in 1979.
An anonymous editorial aired on WAKN WNEZ named Aiken County Council Chairman Carrol H. Warner, prompting a FCC mandated equal time rebuttal. The piece by Harold Rudnick questions a 192000 surplus from reappraisal and possible tax actions, with Warner threatening legal action.
AUGUSTA AP Scores of people join daily to search for Valerie White Newsome abducted Sept 6 from a shopping center parking lot. Sgt Johnny Beard of the Richmond County sheriff's office leads the inquiry noting high public interest and participation but no fear yet.
Dr. Fred Greene and other Alabama enthusiasts meet weekly at Aiken Community Hospital to view videotaped Crimson Tide football games. They invite fellow fans to join via Dr. Greene. Owens Clary spoke to the 50 Plus club about South Africa and its cow bride custom, noting men trade seven cows for a wife.
Betty Turner showcases one of a kind doll house miniatures and edible cake replicas baked in her kitchen with real coconut frosting. Teresa Harper, children's book illustrator, displays recent works and the cover art for Earkhee the Turtle. The event highlights Aiken County industries and crafts people with exhibits in the Municipal Auditorium and sidewalk displays.
Oil centers in Iran and Iraq endure air sea and land battles for a third day as Abadan refinery burns and stalls. Khar al Amaya and Mina al Bakr offshore terminals halt loading while Iraq claims five enemy ships sunk and MiGs hit western Iran. Tehran cites hostage crisis as parliament delays discussions.
The Aiken County Board of Education selected 15 residents to form a citizen committee guiding the district superintendent search to replace T B Willis, with duties including screening applicants and drafting an advertisement for national media. Willis noted over $1 million in maintenance needs countywide, Eustis Park fire violations since 1963, and ongoing renovations. The board also created four seats on the Silver Bluff Administrative Area Advisory Board, joining three existing members to form a seven member body.
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