Carswell gains GOP momentum in Supreme Court fight
Senate Republicans say support from two senior senators shifts the Carswell nomination, with Acting GOP Leader Griffin predicting a three to four vote margin for confirmation. Senator Dole notes opponents resorting to desperation tactics as momentum tilts toward approval.
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Washington
Senate Gop
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
GOP
Robert P. Griffin
Carswell
Robert J. Dole
R-Kan
Tallahassee
Fla
John J. Williams
Delaware
Budapest Welcomes Capitalist Visitors at Duna Hotel
Nepszabadsag defends the Duna Intercontinental Hotel claiming it attracts capitalist visitors paying $25 nightly and boosts Hungary’s image. The paper argues luxury lodging aids international appreciation and self respect, despite domestic critics over the $15 million cost.
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Budapest
Communist Party
Hungary
Nepszabadsag
Grape Dispute Near Settlement Reached in California
The Washington Post reports striking farm workers and a small group of California table grape growers have reached a settlement in the long labor dispute. The growers are in the Coachella Valley and the workers belong to Cesar Chavez's United Farm Workers Organizing Committee. The agreement awaited announcement in Los Angeles.
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Washington (Ap
California
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Coachella Valley
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
State Department Warns Americans Abroad on Drug Laws
The State Department cautions travelers that foreign governments are cracking down on narcotics violators. Consular officers report a tripling of Americans in foreign prisons serving terms from 18 months to 15 years, with limited help available from U.S. officers. Conditions of imprisonment abroad are described as less than ideal.
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Washington
State Department
U.S
Garbage as Resource Could Solve Disposal, Expert Says
Dr. Donald E. Garrett of Occidental Petroleum testified to the Senate subcommittee on air and water pollution that garbage could be treated as a resource. A plant to reclaim materials from San Francisco garbage might cost 15 to 20 million dollars and yield 12 to 21 dollars per ton in reclaimed value.
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San Francisco
Donald E. Garrett
Senate
Edmund S. Muskie
Dmaine
Garrett
Occidental Petroleum Corp
Florida Trooper Resists Disrobing Suspect at Easter Festival
Orlando AP report: Trooper Richard Duke of the Florida Highway Patrol wrestled with a 19 year old coed who twice tried to disrobe in a park near an Easter rock festival. Duke suffered a bad back and remains hospitalized.
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Orlando
Fla
Richard Duke
The
Florida Highway Patrol
McLain Suspended Through July 1 Over Gambler Scheme
Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain is suspended through July 1 by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for becoming the victim of a confidence scheme tied to Flint gamblers. Kuhn cited a January 1967 Flint bar engagement where McLain began placing bets and contributed about 5700 dollars to the operation.
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NEW York
Denny McLain
Detroit Tigers
Bowie Kuhn
McLain
Flint
Mich
Kuhn
Aiken Cablevision Serves Over 1100 in City Limits
Aiken Cablevision is serving more than 1,100 customers in the Aiken city limits. The system began operation in December 1968 and completed construction in November 1969. It is running a sales campaign in Bonniview Estates with representatives offering a free month of service and carries all commercial stations in Augusta and Columbia, two educational stations and a 24 hour weather service.
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Aiken Cablevision
Aiken
Bonniview Estates
Augusta
Columbia
Prove Your Age for Social Security Early
Aiken Social Security office official explains age proof basics for residents of Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell and Edgefield counties. Useful proofs include census records, church, school and family documents, birth certificates when available, and delayed birth certificates if needed. The census is the best starting point, with searches costing four dollars for two years.
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A. Duane Day
Social Security
Aiken
Allendale
Barnwell
Edgefield
Day
South Carolina
U.S
Bureau
Delegation Backs Aiken County Home Rule Bill
The Aiken County delegation votes unanimously to back the home rule bill with Rep. G H Grant stating no blocks to passage and voters to decide in November referendum. Sen. Laughlin and Rep. Cain voiced support. a 12 member study committee shaped provisions including a six member council and four year terms while Superintendent of Education remains elective.
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Gilbert McMillan
R-Aiken
Michael Laughlin
D-Aiken
Aiken County
Fred Scott
Hindman
G. H. Grant
Grant
Marshall Cain
Elden Jones
Frank Thomas
Irene Rudnick
Cambodian Troops Escape Viet Cong Trap Near Saigon Border
The Cambodian government said a Cambodian detachment of unknown strength was attacked 90 miles northeast of Phnom Penh near the Sauol border area, surrounded, suffered losses but escaped. Protest clashes over Prince Norodom Sihanouk killed 30 at Phnom Preyslek. In South Vietnam, the Viet Cong launched heavy coordinated attacks on over 100 bases and towns, with 38 Americans and 65 South Vietnamese killed and 184 Americans and 176 South Vietnamese wounded. enemy losses totaled 240. Major U.S. bases at Da Nang and Bien Hoa were hit. helicopters were destroyed.
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Phnom Penh
Norodom Sihanouk
Cambodia
Vive Sihanouk
Phnom Preyslek
South Vietnam
U.S
da Nang
Bien Hoa
Thieves in Aiken Return to Action
Thieves have been active in Aiken prompting three theft reports since noon yesterday. A Carver Terrace resident reported a television set stolen with value undetermined. A Lybrand's Service Center owner said gum cigarettes pocket knives a diamond edge five watches and socket wrenches were taken from the Park Avenue Newberry Street area. Hopkin's Grocery on Park Avenue and Charleston Street reported a broad theft of most merchandise found missing with value not yet determined.
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Aiken
Chester Fulmer
Carver Terrace
Lybrand
Park Avenue
Newberry Street
J. M. Posey
Hopkin’s
Charleston Street
North Korea Considers Landing Hijacked Japanese Plane
North Korea gave a go ahead for the hijacked Japanese airliner to land in Pyongyang and the hijackers demanded departure at 6 am local time. The plane carries about 100 crew and passengers including two Americans. hostages reported in fair condition after 30 hours onboard.
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Seoul
North Korea
Pyongyang
Japan
KCNA
United Nations Command
Red Cross
Tokyo
Fukuoka
Morocco Plane Crash Closes Near Nouasseur Airport
A Royal Air Maroc twin jet crashed near Nouasseur Airport Casablanca killing many with 25 of 82 aboard surviving. Debris spread over a mile, tail section spared, passengers including Abdeslam Ben Hammou among survivors. Ambulances and helicopters aided the wounded in Casablanca hospitals.
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Casablanca
Morocco
Abdeslam Ben Hammou
Agadir
Nouasseur
U.S. Air Force Base
Rabat
Grocery Prices Up Check Before Buying
Rising food costs prompt shoppers to plan and study grocery ads. Aiken Standard highlights weekly specials including bacon one third off, ground beef 59c per lb, chicken 29c per lb, ice milk 29c per gallon, and bread 10c per loaf in the B section.
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Aiken
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