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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1976

Page

3

Glass exits Democratic rank to seek independent Senate bid

John M. Jim Glass, a candidate for the state Senate, pulled out of the Democratic Party and will run as an independent saying he’s not changing parties. He cites being disheartened and notes he will face Rodney Alberts in district eight while incumbent Sen. Gilbert E. McMillan of Aiken seeks re election. Glass plans to name the “number one menace” responsible for unemployment and inflation soon.

John M Jim’ Glass State Senate Glass Rodney Alberts Bamberg County Gilbert E. McMillan R.aiken McMillan United States

Community Calendar Aiken County events and meetings

Aiken residents can attend many events starting 7 p m at the Aurora Club and 8 p m at the Masonic Lodge. Morning activities include a Eureka fire department rummage sale and a story hour at the Aiken Public Library. Community groups meet at Ramada Inn, the Catholic Center Gloverville and various venues.

Aurora Club of the Aiken H. Odell Queen City O.E.S Masonic Lodge Laurens Street Eureka Fire Department Eureka Miracle Group St. Bartholomew Episcopal Curch North Augusta Aiken County Aiken Public Library Rotary Club Ramada Inn Catholic Center Gloverville

Field Trips Planned In Hitchcock Woods

Field trips into Hitchcock Woods during South Carolina Wildlife Weekend are organized by the Division of State Parks SC Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism and USC Biology. Botanists from SC colleges guide Saturday 2 p.m. start near Aiken Preparatory School Stables and Sunday from Clark and Legare Roads. three miles over about three hours. In heavy rain a wildflower slide show will be in USC Aiken Room 107. Contact Dr. Harry E. Shealy Jr. in Aiken for details.

Hitchcock Woods South Carolina Division of State Parks Usc - Aiken Harry E. Shealy Jr Aiken

Revival services to be held at City Auditorium

Revival services begin this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and run through Saturday April 24 at the Aiken City Auditorium 214 Park Ave Southwest. Evangelist Eva M. Sward leads the non denominational Holy Spirit Deliverance Crusade and the public is invited to attend.

Aiken City Auditorium Park Ave Eva M. Sward

How to boil shrimp for perfect texture

Shrimp turn tough if overcooked. Add to seasoned boiling water and simmer three to five minutes depending on size for proper doneness.

Protests Dim In Peking After Teng Hsiao-ping Uproar

A Kyodo report says quiet protests continued in Tiananmen Square as Teng Hsiao-ping was ousted and Hua Kuo-feng named premier. Observers note smaller crowds, repairs underway, and new demonstrations in other cities.

Tokyo Teng Hsiao-ping Peking Kyodo Tien An Men Communist Party Teng Chou En-lai

Kennedy kin in mourning as Virginia Bennett found dead

Virginia Bennett, mother of Joan Kennedy and mother in law of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, was found dead in a Cocoa Beach apartment. Police ruled out foul play but could not determine cause of death immediately. An autopsy is expected. the body will be released after the coroner's report.

Cocoa Beach Fla Virginia Bennett Joan Kennedy Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Bennett Brevard County Florida Kennedy Malcolm Kirschenbaum Brevard Funeral Home Melbourne

Drought Hits Southwest Wheat but U.S. Supply Remains Adequate

Agriculture Department officials say despite drought ravaging winter wheat in Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico there will still be ample wheat for bread in the United States and for overseas buyers including the Soviet Union. The May report projects a 9 percent drop from 1975 to about 1.5 billion bushels with full national figures due May 10 and a combined all-wheat forecast in July.

Washington Great Plains Agriculture Department Soviet Union Kansas Colorado Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Canadian Southwest Richard E. Bell

Star Shafting Salaries as Washington Star Faces Shutdown

The Washington Star warns it will shut down unless 1700 union workers accept an immediate salary freeze and 215 layoffs. The paper, loss reported at 9.5 million for 1975, seeks 5.9 million annual savings after talks at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.

Washington (Ap Washington Star Joe L. Allbritton Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Star

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