Connally Bribery Trial Opens For Nixon Aide
John B. Connally faces trial on charges he took 10000 in bribes while secretary of the treasury under President Nixon. Selection of 12 jurors and 6 alternates begins in US District Court with Judge George L. Hart Jr. presiding and a three week expected length. The government says Connally received two payments of 5000 from Associated Milk Producers after urging milk price supports in 1971.
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Washington
John B. Connally
Richard M. Nixon
Secretary of the Treasury
George L. Hart Jr
Hart
Connally
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
Nixon
Last Minute Clemency Signups in Ford Program End
President Ford’s clemency program closed at midnight after a burst of last minute applications. The Clemency Board reported about 18 000 total signups, up from 16 500 over the weekend. The military reported 5 284 processed deserters at Ft Benjamin Harrison, with 33 still being processed, while the Justice Department tallied 603 draft evaders after weekend growth from 589.
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Washington
Ford
Presidential Clemency Board
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
The
Post
Justice Department
Israelis and Lebanon clash over mine laying near Bustan
Lebanon says its gunners repulsed a new Israeli mine laying thrust and a Lebanese farmer was killed by shrapnel in an hour long artillery duel. Israel denies incidents and says border has been quiet despite reports of a 20 man patrol entering southern Lebanon near Bustan to lay mines. Israel cites Palestinian camps near Bustan as attack bases.
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Lebanon
Israel
Rut
Bustan
Rockefeller Commission gains two month CIA probe deadline
The Rockefeller Commission received a two month extension to finish its inquiry into CIA improprieties. Vice President Nelson A Rockefeller, chair, said the June 6 deadline will be met after President Ford issued an executive order extending the period from April 4. In a weekly session the panel heard academic privacy experts as it contemplates a public ethics code for intelligence gathering.
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Washington
Rockefeller Commission
Central Intelligency Agency
Nelson A Rockefeller
Ford
CIA
Edward J. Bloustein
Rutgers University
New York Stock Exchange posts record first quarter
The NYSE reports 1.31 billion shares traded in the first quarter, setting a new quarterly high. The Dow Jones average rose to 768.15, up 151.91 points from Dec 31, 1974, marking a record quarterly gain. Brokers anticipate strong earnings improvements despite cautious sentiment.
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NEW York Iap
New York Stock Exchange
Dow
SLA Members Skip Court as Jury Selection Opens
Two Symbionese Liberation Army members Joseph Remiro and Russell Little say they were beaten drugged and threatened and should not be in court for their murder trial. They were granted separate holding cells to watch via closed circuit TV and would be brought in for necessary actions such as witness identifications.
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Sacramento
Calif
Symbionese Liberation Army
Joseph Remiro
Russell Little
Sacramento County
Superior Court
Elvin Sheehy
Aiken Rotarians Hear Small Town Thought and Tree Planting Plan
Randy Davidson tells Rotarians that small towns are rich in heard stories while six pink dogwoods will be planted along South Boundary when the turning lane is finished. Aiken residents recall that 186 years ago today the U S House of Representatives was organized.
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Randy Davidson
Aiken
Whiskey Road
Chesterfield Street
United States House of Representatives
Husband And 3 Others Held In Shotgun Death
Four residents were arrested in the shotgun murder of Annie Lonnie Goff Herron 54 found dead at her home east of Aiken around 12 30 p m Sunday Her estranged husband Jessie Herron 60 niece Elizabeth Ann Goff 27 Fred Jack Jarnagin 53 and Dixie Lee Bradley 40 were charged with murder and arson in connection with the crime and a Friday night fire that destroyed Jimmy Herron s home The body was discovered by her adopted son Jim Herron after he could not enter the house
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Aiken County
Sheriff's Department
Annie Lonnie Goff Herron
Aiken
Jimmy Herron
Jessie Herron
Elizabeth Ann Goff
Rt. 4
Fred
Jack) Jarnagin
Berkeley Street
Dixie Lee Bradley
Terry Smith
Center Fire Department
Jimmie Herron
Sadness and Pride Mark Air Station Closing
The 861st Radar Squadron at Ai ken Air Force Station ends 20 years of service as families gather with guests and dignitaries for a somber farewell. Maj. Gen. James S Murphy salutes the base, praising the unit and Aiken County for faithful service and community support.
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Aiken Air Force Station
Aiken
Jeane Hall
861St
Air Force
Clos
James S Murphy
20Th Norad
Aiken County
Valley Bondsman Charged In Attempted Bribe Case
An Aiken County bondsman Thomas R. Thurmond was arrested and charged with attempting to bribe a county deputy to drop drug charges. He was released on a $500 recognizance bond. investigators described the offered sum as substantial. Thurmond owns Thurmond's Valley Curb Market in Gloverville and has civic ties in Horse Creek Valley.
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Valley
Aiken County
Thomas R. Thurmond
P. O. Box 365
Gloverville
Lester L. Chitty
Thurmond
Sheriff's Department
Thurmond's Valley Curb Market
Manny Brooks
Ed Yarbrough
Horse Creek Valley
Rain Expected With High Of 72 Tomorrow
Weather forecast predicts a 50 percent chance of rain, with a high near 72 and a low around 90 tonight. The previous forecast noted a cooler trend and possible showers, aligning with today’s expected high in the low 70s and chances of rain.
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Weather Bureau
Alternate Hospital Plans Considered for Vacated Aiken Facility
Aiken County Hospital Task Force members last night reviewed two potential reuse plans for the vacated facility. One plan allocates space for Public Health, nursing care, Planned Parenthood surgeries, and county administrative offices across floors while the other envisions no nursing facility with the basement and ground floor serving health services and county uses.
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Aiken County Hospital
Public Health Department
County Ambulance Service
Planned Parenthood
Bundrick
Department of Public Health
Community Action
Council On Aging, Veterans Affairs
Aiken County Heart Unit
Verenes Offers Solutions to Aiken County Governance Rift
Democratic leaders in Aiken County press for unity after Thomas F. Williams resigns in protest over firing and hiring powers. The dispute centers on Williams and the Democratic commissioners who oppose his authority and seek a path forward.
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Aiken County
Thomas F. Williams
Williams
Aiken County administrator faces resignation over hiring dispute
Commissioner Prosser opposed hiring a woman for the bookkeeping post and several others objected to filling emergency jobs. A meeting led by Commissioner Edmunds sought policy fixes as Williams offered to reconsider his resignation and require commissioners’ assurance of his daily duties.
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Charles W. Prosser
Williams
Rhea Burgess
Aiken Standard
Prosser
Lucas Ray
Forest L. Kirby
L. V. Davis
Cleve Edmunds
Aiken County
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Wall Street
SLA
Bill Gingrey
Henry Kirkland
Wendell Hall
Edmund Taggert
Weeks
City of
Verenes
Paget
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