Rose Festival Kicks Off as Miss Aiken Heads South
Jwann Cooper Miss Aiken leaves this afternoon for Orangeburg to participate in the Rose Festival starting tomorrow. Owen Clary will decorate each room at the Aiken Nursing Home with plants from El Nors Florist. The Center Fire Department’s jeep Baby Doll will be a featured attraction at the Kalmia Hill School Spring Bazaar on Saturday along with a fire truck for children to explore.
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Jwann Cooper
Miss Aiken
Orangeburg
Owen Clary
Aiken Nursing Home
el Nors Florist
Kalmia Hill School
U S Seeks New Track For Vietnam Peace Talks
U S diplomatic sources say a new round of Paris talks aims to move the Vietnam conflict onto a political track before the cease fire billishes. Ambassador Sullivan leaves for preparatory talks with Nguyen Co Thach as Kis singer and Le Duc Tho plan mid May discussions.
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Washington
Paris
Nixon
William H. Sullivan
Vietnam
Nguyen Co Thach
Hanoi
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Brennan to Remain Labor Secretary Despite Meany Critique
Brennan said he intends to stay as labor secretary despite AFL-CIO leader Meany's doubts. He praised Meany but argued he can do more for labor from the inside. At a construction employers banquet he condemned strikes as ineffective and urged balancing labor and management concerns.
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Milwaukee
Peter J. Brennan
Nixon
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Brennan
New York
Meany
Labor Department
Allied Construction Employers Association
Goldwater claims he was bugged during 1964 bid
Sen. Barry Goldwater says he was a victim of political bugging in his unsuccessful 1964 presidential run. He describes television monitors in his apartment elevator and recalls dismantling the device after a neighbor noticed it. He also comments on the Watergate era controversy, predicting the question will be clarified and noting potential Democratic involvement.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Barry Goldwater
Arizona Republican
Washington
Watergate Complex
Goldwater
Postal Service survey shows Americans largely satisfied with mail delivery
The U S Postal Service released survey results indicating most Americans rate mail delivery as good or better. Twenty three percent called service excellent and 37 percent very good, with 25 percent good, 9 percent fair, 3 percent poor, and 2 percent no opinion. The Opinion Research Corp conducted the study in summer 1972.
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Washington
U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Opinion Research Corp
Princeton, N.J
Charges Against Parents Reduced in child case
In Joliet Illinois a Cir cuit Court judge cut the charges against Bolingbrook couple Michael and Rita Flynn for selling their 12 year old daughter to a man who wanted to marry her. The charges shifted from child abandonment to failing to provide parental care.
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Harold Miller
Oak Park
Robert Bucher
Will County
Miller
Flynns
DES Substitutes Labeled Carcinogenic by Scientists
Government scientists say three livestock growth drug estrogens marketed as substitutes for DES are carcinogenic in animals. The FDA memo notes that all estrogens are considered potential cancer risks, aligning with earlier findings two years prior.
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Washington
Returned POW to Bury Son in Port Theson Tragedy
A returned prisoner of war died in a sand dune collapse while burying his son at Port Theson Randolph Jay Ran Arkansas. The accident occurred last weekend and involved Myers 14.
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San Antonio
Tex
Myers
Port Theson
Randolph Jay
Arkansas
Gas tax hike urged to fund South Carolina road needs
South Carolina highway officials told a public hearing that at least a one cent per gallon gas tax increase is essential to fund three year construction plans and meet twenty year needs for cities like Columbia Charleston Greenville Spartanburg and Beaufort. The measure would raise about 16 million annually to pay off bonded debt and prevent cuts to road projects.
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Ways and Means
South Carolina
State House
R. J. Aycock
D-Sumter
House
Wilton Graves
Highway Commission
Weather outlook with cooling trend and rain
The Weather Bureau predicts continued rain with cooler temperatures. Tonight lows near mid 50s and highs in the upper 60s tomorrow. Rain chances 80 percent today and tonight, 60 percent Friday, with variable winds. Extended outlook shows fair cool days with 60s highs and 40s lows through Monday.
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U.S
Nixon backers tout poll support in Haiphong mining issue
Campaign aides say workers mailed more than a third of favorable poll responses on Haiphong mining reported by WTTG. Spokesman Devan L Shumway defended the method as voluntary and comparable to Democratic efforts. Agnew reaffirmed confidence in Nixon and the Watergate inquiry.
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Washington
Nixon
DeVan L. Shumway
Metromedia
WTTG
Haiphong Harbor
Shumway
Pedestrian Dies After Car Collision in North Augusta
Frank Lifford, 48, died yesterday at University Hospital after being struck by a car Monday night in front of Hilltop Drive-In in North Augusta. He was last known to live on North Augusta.
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Frank Lifford
North Augusta
University Hospital
Mrs. Smith Wins Seat In Recount On City Council
A recount of Tuesday's North Augusta election confirms Mrs. Smith with 1 623 votes and W J Mottel with 1 598. Incumbent Mayor Raymond L Walters and Republican Thomas W Greene retain seats. Steve Harley becomes the fourth Democrat. installation set for 8 p m May 1.
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Ivan Smith
North Augusta
Smith
W.J. Mottel
Mottel
Thomas W. Greene
Steve Harley
First Annual Atomic City Festival in New Ellenton
Young residents will join Saturday events in New Ellenton with a parade at 10 a.m. followed by bicycle races for ages 10-12 and 13-16 and trophy prizes. Teens will run a jail and bail project as part of the day, organized by the American Legion Junior Auxiliary and sponsored by VFW Post No 5877.
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New Ellenton
American Legion Junior Auxiliary
Jack Fields
VFW Post No
ITA
Tax Exemption Deadline Nears for Seniors
County officials remind homeowners aged 65 or older to file for the Homestead Tax Exemption by April 30. The exemption currently covers the first $5,000 of school and special assessment real estate taxes, with possible increases to $10,000 depending on legislative action. Applicants must file at the county auditor's office with Social Security number and proof of age. one spouse needs to be over 65, and both must be over 65 for a sibling couple.
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Martha Chapman
South Carolina
Mining Compact Delegates Tour Langley Landfill
About 150 delegates from the Interstate Mining Compact Commission will visit Aiken County for a luncheon and a tour of the Langley landfill. J M Huber Co will host the event. The Langley landfill, donated by Huber, is regarded as the only reclamation project of its kind in the Southeast.
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Interstate Mining Compact Commission
Aiken County
Langley
J.M. Huber Co
Huber
Moore to Keynote Red Cross Banquet in Aiken
Paul M. Moore manager of the Southeastern Area American Red Cross will headline the 56th annual Aiken County Chapter meeting at Gregg Park Civic Center Graniteville Monday 7 30 P M. Jwann Cooper Miss Aiken 1973 will introduce him. The event includes a dutch treat dinner at 3 per person and tickets from the chapter office.
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Red Cross
Jwann Cooper
Aiken
Paul M. Moore
Southeastern
American National Red Cross
Aiken County
Gregg Park Civic Center
Graniteville
Kansas
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Northwestern University
Evanston, Ill
Moore
St. Louis
San Francisco
Don Ebenhack
Elric Pinckney
Nathan Wolfe
A.T. Stephens Sr
Joseph R. Nicholson
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