U.S. Wrote Cambodia Off as South Vietnam Crisis Deepens
Washington gave no official reaction to Cambodia's collapse but Congress and the administration shifted focus to South Vietnam. Senate aides cited intelligence consensus that only decisive U.S. military action could save the South Vietnamese government.
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Washington
Congress
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
United States
GNP Declines At Record Rate In Early Year
Washington officials forecast a sharp drop in the nations economy with the GNP falling at roughly 10 to 12 percent annual rate for the January to March period. James J. Pate, assistant commerce secretary, cites the first quarter decline as a record.
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Washington
James J. Pate
Commerce
Wage Law Called Massive Takeover by Federal Government
The Supreme Court heard that extending minimum wage laws to state and local government employees would be a massive takeover of states rights. Lawyers for the National League of Cities and others warned the 1974 act would upend local budgets and require new pay scales and service guidelines. The solicitor general argued that higher pay does not infringe on state sovereignty.
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Washington
Supreme Court
National League of Cities
National Governors’ Conference
High Court
Charles S. Rhyne
United States
U.S
Robert H. Bork
Food Day Drive Targets Hunger and Malnutrition
Consumer groups colleges and charities joined a nationwide Food Day drive facing hunger and malnutrition. Activities included fasting farm sales and other programs, stirring early controversy amid broad agreement on problems but disagreement on solutions.
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Associated Press
Ting
Governor Gains In Funds Struggle
The House Senate Liaison Committee failed to produce a firm plan for one million federal funds amid a dispute between Gov. James B. Edwards and Archie Ellis over who controls Social Security funds. Edwards urged a bill granting the governor final say on distribution. The panel tentatively agreed on an advisory council to suggest distribution methods.
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Columbia
House
Senate Liaison Committee
Jamesb. Edwards
Archie Ellis
State Department of Social Services
Curity
Edwards
General Assembly
Vietnamese Orphans Custody Dispute Ends at Fort Benning
Officials say the custody fight over 174 Vietnamese children brought from An Lac Orphanage in Saigon is resolved. By week’s end all orphans are to be united with their new families, while 18 children claimed as private adoptions remain separated at the fort.
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FT. Benning, Ga
An Lac
Saigon
State Department
Fort
Stock Market Up on Easing Hope in Credit Conditions
The New York stock market rose again as hopes for further easing in credit conditions and interest rates buoyed traders. The Dow Jones industrial average opened up a small amount while gainers outpaced losers by more than three to one on the NYSE.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Clyburn Seeks Support for Human Affairs Changes
South Carolina Human Affairs Commissioner James E. Clyburn tours the state to drum up backing for amendments in the State House aimed at strengthening the commission. The proposals are co sponsored by Irene K. Rudnick of Aiken County. A Spartanburg legislator has filed a bill to abolish the commission.
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Clyburn
South Carolina
James E. Clyburn
State House
Aiken County
Irene K. Rudnick
Spartanburg
Betty Anderson tests music choices for teen son sale
A description of a garage sale planned by Aiken with few tickets left, a fundraising event for Rose Hill Art Gallery at the Fermata Club on Saturday evening, April 19, with tickets available from Mrs. Michael Jerome.
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Aiken
Tabriz
Rose Hill Art Gallery
Fermata Club
Michael Jerome
Aiken County Admin Search Marks Third Try
Veteran commissioner Ralph F. Cullinan notes the county’s third administrator search is lengthy and costly. He cites ad campaigns, travel, and interviewing as major expenses and outlines last year’s process from 75 to 100 resumes to three finalists.
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Aiken
Ralph F. Cullinan
Hunts
Ronald A. LaCouture
International City Manager Association
National Association of Counties News & Views
City Manager
Cullinan
John C. Munn
North Carolina
Thomas F Williams
Khmer Rouge Seizes Phnom Penh as City Surrenders
White flags and banners fill Phnom Penh as Khmer Rouge insurgents parade with captured Cambodian Army units. Civilians cheer while armored carriers and jeeps mark victory after a prolonged siege ending five years of war.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Khmer Rouge
Tonle Sap
Monivong
al Rockoff
le Phnom
International Red Cross
Long Boret
Thong Lim Hong
Chamear Mon Palace
Boret
Break In Wave Hits Aiken County Homes and Sites
Over recent months, building sites report thefts of materials while several homes were broken into. Jerome Bernard reports a rear window entry yesterday with $385 in losses including kitchen items and linens. James Woodward loses a color TV and a black leather jacket valued at $570 in a separate break in at Salley.
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Aiken County
James Woodward
Rt. 2
Salley
Mrs. Gosnell Bound Over In Death Of Husband
Ruth S. Gosnell was bound over to General Session Court after a preliminary hearing for murder in the death of her husband Jack L. Gosnell. The shooting occurred September 11 at their home 1015 Kerr Drive.
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Jeane Hall
Ruth S. Gosnell
General Session
Glenn L. Holley
Johnson
Holley
Mul
County Shop Supervisor Is Fired by Aiken County Board
Robert C. Taylor, supervisor of the county shop, was dismissed after an executive session of the Aiken County Board of Commissioners. The vote was unanimous. Ben A. Willis will serve as temporary shop supervisor until a fulltime replacement is hired. Taylor, a Beech Island resident, had led the shop since November 1973.
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Robert C. Taylor
Aiken
Mid-80s Forecast as Showers Expected Next
The weatherman predicts mid-80s for today and tomorrow with a low around 55 degrees tonight. Rain chances run 10 percent today and tonight, rising to 30 percent Friday as showers approach.
Airmen of Note Jazz Concert Set for May 7 in Aiken
The Airmen of Note will perform Wednesday May 7 at 8 p.m. in the Virginia Acres Activities Building. The event is free but tickets are required through the Aiken Standard, which will honor those not sending stamped self addressed envelopes. Count Basie lauds the ensemble as superb with roots tracing back to 1942 and Glenn Miller’s era.
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Airmen of Note
New
Virginia Acres
Aiken
Count Basie
Airmen of
U.S.A F. Dance
Miller Drives Troop Spirit With Air Force Dance Music
Miller proposes upbeat Air Force dance music to lift troop morale. The idea aims to boost energy and camaraderie among service members during downtime and events.
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Air Force
Miller
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