Nixon expected for Stone Mountain Confederate carving dedication
President Nixon may attend the official May 9 dedication of the Stone Mountain Confederate memorial carving if schedule permits. State Republicans said the visit is definite, while White House press secretary Ziegl er called it a good possibility. The 303 by 190 feet carving depicts Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson on granite east of Atlanta.
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Nixon
Stone Mountain
Washington
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Atlanta
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Bar author Han Suyin barred from entering Philippines
Peking-born author Han Suyin, famed for Love Is a Many Splendored Thing, is denied a visa to attend a Press Foundation of Asia meeting in Manila due to her political beliefs. She has written about Communist China in recent years.
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Manila
Han Suyin
Philippines
China
Press Foundation of Asia
Kopechne Inquiry Resumes in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts grand jury resumes its independent probe into Mary Jo Kopechne's death after being told sessions must remain secret forever. The panel met for under three hours on opening day and heard its duties from Judge Wilfred J. Paquet. It has called two witnesses by phone, bypassing subpoenas, with the July 18 Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Edward M. Kennedy as the key event.
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Edgartown
Mass
Mary Jo Kopechne
Wilfred J. Paquet
Edward M. Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Graham Speech Disrupted by Bearded Youth in Germany
In Dortmund a bearded youth interrupted Billy Graham’s talk before about 500 Lutheran ministers. After a brief scuffle he was allowed a five minute address charging the crusade’s expense and urging funds go to social causes.
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Dortmund
Germany
Billy Graham
Graham
Battle Over Carswell
Washington AP reports foes of Judge G Harrold Carswell press senators seen as key to reversing an initial 52 44 setback. Supporters led by Republican Hugh Scott expect confirmation with a tight margin as Fulbright mulls his vote before Wednesday’s showdown.
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Washington
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
Senate
Tallahassee
Fla
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Aiken Street Names Show Odd Mixtures and Duplicates
Aiken features quirky street names like Whiskey Road and Easy Street with many named for counties rivers or tribes. Duplicates cause postman confusion. planners once held hearings to rename streets. A master list now guides name checks when developers seek water connections and plat approvals.
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Aiken Street
Whiskey Road
Easy Street
South Carolina
Colleton
Laurens
Newberry
Carrol Busbee
Commission
House panel urges lighter first offense marijuana penalties
Washington AP reports the House Select Committee on Crime labels marijuana traffic an $850 million yearly business preying on youth and urges reducing first offense possession to at most seven days in jail. The panel warns current penalties erode respect for law and fail to curb drug use.
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Washington
House
House Select Committee On Crime
Palme says he will explain Sweden's Vietnam stance in June visit
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme told the Daily Telegraph that he may explain Sweden's position during a U S visit in June if opportunity arises. He noted American coolness toward Sweden may stem from Sweden alone recognizing North Vietnam while recognizing South Vietnam, though Swedes are critical of the Sai Gon regime.
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London
Olof Palme
Nixon
U.S
Palme
Daily Telegraph
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Saigon
Rock Festival Sparks Protests in Fluvanna County Virginia
The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors urged the county lawyer to block a Memorial Day weekend rock festival planned by Trips Unlimited of Alexandria. Officials fear the event could draw 25 000 to 45 000 people and overwhelm local resources. Trips Unlimited offered to donate 50 000 dollars to the county school system if the festival proceeds.
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Palmyra
Board of Supervisors
Fluvanna County
Consid
Virginia
Woodstock
N.Y
Megalopolis
Trips Unlimited
Alexandria
Stravinsky In Serious Condition In New York Hospital
Igor Stravinsky age 87 remains in serious condition at Lenox Hill Hospital after suffering a stroke several months ago. A spokesman said he entered the hospital on Monday.
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New York
Igor Stravinsky
Lenox Hill Hospital
Stravinsky
Isbell Calls Salesmanship Driver Of American Wealth
At the Breakfast Club in Aiken Isbell, senior VP of South Carolina National Bank, argued Americans prosper because salesmen persuade buyers to purchase nonessential goods. He urged mastery of technique and self belief, noting selling spans many fields. About 225 people attended the event with a fashion show during the break.
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Robert Isbell
Greater Aiken
America
South Carolina National Bank
Columbia
Isbell
Heart of Aiken
Sally Folk
Jeanine Baxter
BASF halts Beaufort plant plans amid pollution concerns
BASF suspended plans to build two chemical plants near Hilton Head Island South Carolina worth 200 million dollars. The action followed Interior Department intervention and concerns about air and water pollution likely to affect local land development.
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Ludwigshafen, Germany
West Germany
BASF
South Carolina
Basf Corp
Department of the Interior
Washington
New York
Hilton Head Island
County approves $57182 teacher training project
Aiken County School District secures a 57182 federal Education Professions Development Act grant to train 38 teachers in elementary special education or reading with free tuition and a 75 dollar weekly stipend for summer, leading to district teaching roles in 1970 71. Applicants must hold a college degree and not have taught in the current year.
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Aiken County
Educa
Two U S Fighters Down in Laos and Dak Seang Siege
In Laos eastern Plain of Jars an A1 propeller plane and in southern Laotian panhandle an F100 jet were shot down. One pilot was killed and the other rescued. At Dak Seang Camp near the Laotian border, government forces breach the siege as 496 North Vietnamese are reported killed amid heavy fighting.
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Saigon
U.S
Laos
South Vietnam
Dak Seang
Plain of Jars
Laotian Panhandle
Green Berets
Central Highlands
Air Force
Hollywood Prepares For 42nd Oscar Night
The 42nd Academy Awards air tonight at 10 p.m. on ABC from the Los Angeles Music Center with Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne among 17 presenters. Anne of the Thousand Days leads with 10 nominations, while Midnight Cowboy competes for best picture against Hello Dolly Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and Z. Burton and Wayne top best actor talks with Voight Hoffman and OToole among other nominees.
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Hollywood
Movie Academy
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
John Wayne
Los Angeles Music Center
Abc-Tv
Brazil
Chile
The
Academy
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Butch Cassidy
Wayne
Burton
Anne
Jon Voight
Dustin Hoffman
Peter O'Toole
Goodbye
Mr. Chips
K C Corp Expands Pollution Controls At Beech Island Plant
R M Billings of K C Corp Environmental Control tells the Aiken County Air and Water Pollution Commission that new plants are built with pollution controls. Beech Island plant expansion plans include lagoons, land for growth, mechanical aerators cutting cleanup time, and odor reduction using the Kraft process with smokestack precipitators. A May 11 meeting in North Augusta will hear Continental Can Co explain its pollution plans.
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Kimberly-Clark Corp
R.M. Billings
K-C
Aiken County Air and Water Pollution Commission
Billings
Beech Island
Savannah River
Dead River Island
North Augusta
Continental Can Company
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