Stumper puzzle results and winner list
The weekly Standard Stumper puzzle paid $700 to winners with a new $710 prize next issue. One thousand five hundred thirty entries were submitted with twenty eight late arrivals. Names and addresses of several potential winners from Aiken Graniteville Bath Belvedere and Carriage Apartments are listed.
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Pam Rupard
Valley View
Aiken
Wayne Holland
Bath
Mary J. Watson
Laurel Drive
Graniteville
Bill Gaskill
Chesterfield St
Roger A. Brownback
Gregg Ave
George Cole
Apt
Carriage
al Bansavage
Coker Drive
Virginia McCarthy
Robinhood Trail
Nixon declares U.S. troops in defensive positions in Vietnam
President Nixon says remaining American forces in Vietnam have moved into defensive positions and that the United States bears no responsibility for offensive ground combat. He stated forces are defending areas where the U S has responsibility.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
Senate Advances Broad Election Spending Bill
The Senate moved to finish work on a wide election spending bill after approving caps on candidates using personal funds. It rejected proposals to ban using compulsory union dues for campaigns and to prohibit political ads under 60 seconds.
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Washington
Senate
Henderson Trial Set to Begin August 23 at Fort Meade
Col. Oran K Henderson the highest ranking officer charged in the My Lai civilian slayings will face a seven officer jury at Fort Meade on August 23. The trial could last up to twelve weeks. The judge asked for pleas and Henderson answered not guilty to all specifications and charges.
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FT. Meade, Md
Oran K. Henderson
My Lai
Peter S. Wondoleski
Henderson
Korea
Vietnam
Jobs for Veterans Bill Heads to White House
A $1 billion measure to create jobs for veterans, mainly Vietnam era personnel, cleared the House 321 to 78 and was ready for swift Senate action before going to the White House for signature.
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Washington
Senate
White House
House
Ky barred from Viet Nam presidential race
The Supreme Court ruled Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky did not qualify for the October 3 election. It said only President Nguyen Van Thieu and retired Gen. Duong Van Minh could run, ruling 39 of Ky’s 102 endorsements invalid for duplicating Thieu’s. A total of 100 certified signatures from councilmen or 40 from the National Assembly were required.
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Saigon
Supreme Court
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Thieu
Duong van ‘Big’ Minh
Thieu
National Assembly
Men born Dec 4 top draft lottery numbers
The draft lottery assigns numbers to men turning 19 in 1971. No. 1 in today's drawing went to those born on December 4, making them first in line for call-up next year. Exempted or deferred 19 year olds retain their drawn numbers for priority later in the process.
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Washington
Aiken County Board of Education suit set for Aug 18
Two Aiken residents sue the Aiken County Board of Education alleging discrimination against Black students under the 14th Amendment. Hearing set for Aug 18 at 10 a.m. in the Askey federal courthouse with Judge Charles E. Simons presiding.
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Aikenites
Aiken
G.T. Myers
Margie Washington
Hythenia Simpkins
Laughlin McDonald
Columbia
American Civil Liberties Union
Harvard Center For Law and Education
Maddox
Henry Busbee
Harry Lightsey
POW Plan Denied By Officials
Stockholm reports SAS denies a plan to fly 187 American prisoners of war from Laos to Europe. SAS says a private intermediary in West Germany approached them in July to arrange a Laos to Rome charter for 187 passengers, not military personnel, and the deal was canceled. The claim, first published by Dagens Nyheter, prompted denials from involved parties.
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Stockholm
Laos
Europe
West Germany
Rome
SAS
Germany
Aiken Senior All Stars Lose in Dixie World Series Opener
The Aiken Senior All Stars were shut out 6-0 by North Alabama in the opening round and will face Selma in the second round in Selma. American All Stars beat North Charleston 7-1 to stay undefeated in the Dixie Youth Tournament in Charleston.
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Aiken
Worden Makes First Deep Space Spacewalk On Apollo 15
Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred Worden stepped outside the Endeavour nearly 200000 miles from Earth to retrieve two film canisters with about two miles of high resolution film spanning the lunar far side. Commander David Scott and James Irwin assisted as Worden floated along a 25 foot lifeline during the first true deep space excursion.
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David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Irwin
Worden
Earth
Moon
Pacific Ocean
Hawaii
Scott
Freeman Expects To Meet United Fund Goal
Campaign Chair A S Freeman expects to reach the $278 152 target for this year’s United Fund drive. Freeman, joined by Conrad Hartzog who will serve as president, says community support and enthusiasm point to a successful campaign. Donors under the I'm a fair share giver plan will receive a red white and blue lapel ribbon.
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United Fund
A.S. Freeman
Blatt declines USC board reelection after long service
U.S. District Judge Solomon Blatt Jr. will not seek another term on the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, saying stepping down avoids political controversy. He has served as a trustee since 1947 and will relinquish the post when his term ends this year.
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Columbia
Solomon Blatt Jr
University of South Carolina
Blatt
Barnwell
T. Eston Marchant
Brown May Retire If Battle Royal Looms In South Carolina
Edisto Island AP report says 83 year old Senator Edgar Brown may retire from the South Carolina Legislature in 1972 after 50 years in power if health or reapportionment creates a nécessaire battle. Brown will not seek re election if blocked by district changes and will avoid engaging in partisan fights while backing the reapportionment study committee led by Marion Gressette. He plans to attend fall sessions but not engage in debate or protect his seat.
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Edisto Island
Edgar Brown
South Carolina
Barnwell Democrat
Senate
Brown
Senate Finance Committee
Marion Gressette
D-Calhoun
Gressette
Sen
Moon explorers bid farewell to the lunar surface
Astronauts Dave Scott and Jim Irwin reflect on three days on Hadley base after traversing lunar mountains and craters in a dune buggy. They express awe at the view, the mission’s success, and the urge to return home while noting the moon’s stark, color-challenged landscape and Falcon wreckage near the base.
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Dave Scott
Hadley
Moon
Hadley Base
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Bonnie Savage
Ashley Circle
Belvedere
Sweden
Dagens Nyheter
Babcock and Wilcox Co
Duke Power Co
Oconee
Savannah River
North Augusta
B. and W. Plant
Mt. Ver
Non
Ind
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Florida Keys
Busch
Lunar
Paget
U.S. Freeman Campaign
Freeman
Judy Rich
USC Board
University
Federal Judiciary
Ate
Mission Control
Jim Irwin
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