Japan Enter Four Day Rail Strike Grips Tokyo
Japan National Railway workers began a four day strike in Tokyo affecting 8 million commuters who faced transport disruptions. An additional 5 million were delayed by a slowdown as others planned walkouts. Government and private employees were set to strike for 24 to 72 hours on Thursday, halting most rail bus and taxi services. Telephone and telegraph workers and postal employees also walked out, while dock workers debated joining.
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Tokyo
Japan National Railway
Japan
Boyle Denies Mulitple Charges In Yablonski Slaying
Tony Boyle former United Mine Workers president testified in his defense denying any role in the 1969 murder of union rival Joseph Yablonski and his wife and daughter. He said he told the truth under oath and claimed he did not help arrange the killings as prosecutors wrap up cross examination. The trial could reach the jury by Friday as three more defense witnesses were expected.
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MEDIA
Tony’’ Boyle
United Mine Workers
Joseph ‘Jock’ Yablonski
Boyle
Yablonski
Charles F. Moses
Richard A. Sprague
Nixon setting example on tax payments
Julie Nixon Eisenhower said President Nixon could have contested parts of his back tax bill but chose to pay $171,000 to support the tax system. She said his stance encouraged Americans to honor the Internal Revenue Service and that the statute of limitations had expired on the debt.
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Memphis, Tenn
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Nixon
Internal Revenue (Service
Nixon pledges federal aid after deadly midwest tornadoes
President Nixon orders emergency officials to cut red tape and expedite federal disaster assistance for housing schools and jobs after a tornado outbreak causing 32 deaths and 1000 homeless in Xenia Ohio and surrounding areas. He urged officials to move quickly and flexibly within the law.
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Nixon
South
Xenia
Ohio
James T. Lynn
Aities
Georgia
Teen-Ager Injured in Wreck Near Vaucluse Bypass
An 18-year-old Aiken youth identified as David Culler of 3506 Augustus Drive suffered a severe head injury in a single-vehicle crash at 7:59 a.m. at Vaucluse by-pass. He was taken to Aiken County Hospital then transferred to University Hospital.
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Aiken
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Cullers Half Acre
Aiken County Hospital
University Hospital
Weather warms with sunny skies and weekend showers
Temperatures rise to the mid-60s today with sunny skies and a tonight low near 45. Tomorrow looks warmer with a high around 75 and little chance of rain through Thursday. Weekend showers are forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
Eureka Five Firemen Save Woods Fire On Way To Class
Five Eureka firemen en route to a firefighting course near Aiken TEC spotted and extinguished a woods fire before the town’s regular crew arrived. It was the unit’s first fire.
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Aiken Tec
Eureka Five
Mrs. Scott Rebuts Graybeal at Aiken County meeting
At a public session the Aiken County Board of Commissioners approved four temporary clerks for the Clerk of Court to address backlogs after State Supreme Court changes. Clerk Cleo J. Scott rebutted Graybeal’s critique, noting the staff need and temporary status with possible state reimbursement. The panel released $54,000 for hospital cash flow and $20,000 to the Aiken library, with indigent care guidelines approved.
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Aiken
Scott
Aiken County
Wade M. Brodie
Jo Ann Price
C. G. Garvin Jr
L B C Students Create Aiken County First With Blood Drive
Langley Bath Clearview High School, invited by the student council, hosted a Bloodmobile visit yielding 102 pints. Triplets Vanda Sandra and Linda Fulmer each gave a pint, marking a county first. Red Cross official Carl Littlejohn praised the student effort and Principal Jerry Swing lauded the youth for their cooperation.
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Sandra
Linda Fulmer
Wendell Hal
Aiken County
Bloodmobile
Langley-Bath-Clearwater
L-B-C High School
Vanda
Lois Fulmer
Bath
Carl Littlejohn
American Red Cross
Littlejohn
Red Cross
Jerry Swing
L-B-C
Aiken County Weighs Higher Landfill Costs and Fees
At the Aiken County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials expect landfill costs to rise to 310000 next year and vote to rescind all proposed user fees. Commissioner Murphy apologized for raising the issue, while Administrator LaCouture warned a new landfill within a year could add 70000 to 80000 to the budget. Officials discussed hours, staffing, and a litter officer, plus warrants over littering and school area refuse pickup.
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Aiken County
Wade M. Brodie
Ralph F. Cullinan
Brodie
Roads and Bridges
Walter Byrd
Pope Turner Jr
Vaucluse Rd
Turner
Farmer
Byrd
Whiskey Road Crash Kills One at Whiskey Road and Whitney Drive
A two car head on collision on Whiskey Road at Whitney Drive killed 21 year old Roosevelt Adams yesterday around 1 pm. Adams died at the scene and two others were injured including his nephew Troy Adams four and Grice James G. Grice 72 of 824 Barnwell Avenue Aiken was injured and transported to St Josephs Hospital with hip and head injuries. Troy Adams listed in good condition at University Hospital Augusta.
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Whiskey Road
Roosevelt Adams
Adams
Whitney Drive
James G. Grice
Barnwell Avenue
Aiken
Troy Adams
Rt. 5
Box 365
University Hospital
Augusta
Grice
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ing Friends
County Alcohol Problem With Children Increases
The alcohol problem in Aiken County is rising with increasing concern among officials. Mrs. Sandra Rodgers notes easy accessibility as a key factor, while South Carolina pursues county level studies and school outreach as part of its broader efforts to address youth alcohol and drug abuse.
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Aiken County
Sandra Rodgers
John Willingham
Willingham
Palmetto
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