USC Professor Sues Over Termination and Indictment
A $1 million libel suit was filed against Southern Bell Telephone Co by Lexton Buchanan Jr. a former University of South Carolina professor. The suit claims he was wrongfully indicted for indecent exposure and fired after a false dossier was given to university officials, though he had seven years of service and would have earned tenure.
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Columbia
Southern Bell Tele
Our
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Univer Trict
Buchanan Sity
South Carolina
West seeks hardship exemptions from wage freeze in South Carolina
Gov. John West asked Secretary Connally to grant hardship exemptions for South Carolina teachers and state employees from the wage freeze. He telegraphed Monday seeking a clarification of the wage price ruling to exclude the state from the current freeze.
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Columbia
John West
Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
South Carolina
West
Connally
Treasury Department
Cost of Living Council
Pentagon expands job training for veterans under Project Transition
Spurred by President Nixon the Pentagon orders a 50 percent increase in Project Transition to train about 75 000 undereducated veterans for civilian work after discharge. The expansion may cost $100 million or more and targets many combat troops for special skill training.
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Washington
Nixon
Pentagon
Connally predicts continued controls after wage price freeze
Treasury Secretary John B. Connally said in an ABC interview on Monday that the government is likely to retain some economic controls after the 90 day wage price freeze ends. He added it is highly unlikely all controls will be lifted.
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Washington
Treasury
John B. Connally
ABC
Nixon Plan Aims To Balance Budget By Self Financing
President Nixon envisions a new economic strategy paying for itself and saving about 500 million dollars more than it costs. Administration sources estimate a fiscal 1972 deficit near 20 billion dollars even with the plan.
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Washington
Nixon
Steel Industry Shows Early Signs of Turnaround
In Pittsburgh the steel industry, once troubled keystone of the economy, begins to show signs of a rebound after a deep slump. Industry sources say the upswing could gain steam if Nixon administration policies take hold, though duration remains uncertain.
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Pittsburgh
Nixon
Nixon trip to Peking possible within eight months
An informed official said there is every likelihood Nixon will visit Peking within the next eight months, aligning with Nixon's July announcement. The only caveat is an unforeseeable development.
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San Clemente
Calif
Wilbur Mills
Nixon
Peking
China
Nixon Assistant Blames Press At AEJ Meeting
DeVan L. Shumway, Nixon's assistant director of communications, argued at an AEJ discussion that any credibility gap between the President and the public is created by the press not the administration. He cited the vast scale of government as the fault.
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Columbia
Nixon
DeVan L. Shumway
Association For Education In Journalism
AEJ
Bolivia Opens Door to Private Investment Under New Government
Bolivia's new anti Communist regime signals return of private investment. Finance Minister Raul Pelaez pledged guarantees for private initiative to inject capital and lift Bolivia from under development after their first cabinet meeting on Monday.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Raul Pelaez
Gazebo Playhouse Tryouts Set for August Dates
The Aiken Community Playhouse announces tryouts for The Gazebo. Auditions occur Sunday August 29 at 2 and 7 30 p.m. and Tuesday August 31 at 7 30 p.m. in the Playhouse building at Virginia Acres Park.
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Aiken Community Playhouse
Virginia Acres Park
North Augusta Drug and Alcohol Hotline Receives 20 Calls Nightly
In North Augusta the hotline run by the Drug and Alcohol Referral Committee hears about 20 calls nightly from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The center serves North Augusta and surrounding areas with teens seeking drug help and adults seeking alcohol guidance.
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North Augusta
Paul Hyer
Hyer
Augusta
Aiken
Edgefield
Martinez
Harlem
Couchton
Rich
Freeze Requirements Still Confuse Public
AP reports public confusion over Nixon freeze rules as officials say raises, longevity pay, fringe benefits and many price categories are capped. A nationwide inquiry found few exceptions to wage limits. some insurance and tax rules remain unclear amid policy statements.
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Washington
Nixon
America
Associated Press
Internal Revenue Service
Taxpayer Assistance
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Quentin Breakout Likely Part of Larger Plan
California prison chief says the abortive escape may have involved a broader scheme using guard uniforms. He notes it was more than George Jackson and John Spain attempting escape, with suspicions of many others supposed to join. Five victims were guards and inmates at San Quentin.
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San Quentin
Calif
California
George Jackson
John
Larry
Spain
Raymond K. Procunier
Jackson
San Quentin Adjustment Center
Voting Set For Oct. 3 In Vietnam Election Crisis
SAIGON AP The US Command placed 220,000 American troops in Vietnam on special alert as South Vietnam’s presidential election crisis deepened. President Thieu rejected Ky’s plan for resignations to trigger a new vote and remaining active, Thieu insisted on Oct. 3 election. U.S. forces were told to avoid city areas amid expected street protests and possible terrorist actions.
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Saigon
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Thieu
Saigon Clears Streets as Election Campaign Turbulence Looms
The command ordered Americans off Saigon streets, closed the major post exchange, and heightened security nationwide amid warnings of political unrest and potential terrorist attacks during the August 29 legislative election campaign.
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Saigon
Officials Tighten Gear as Gray Alert Persists Through Vote
American forces remained on gray alert for heightened readiness as officials limited travel to official business and government vehicles. The measure, seen as temporary, likely stays in place until after the National Assembly election on Sunday.
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National Assembly
Thieu Opposes Ky Proposal Revealed After Meeting
Thieu reportedly advised U S Ambassador Bunker of his opposition to Ky's plan during a Monday night meeting. Officials speculated on U S actions, noting last week that a Thieu unopposed run could force a different strategy.
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Thieu
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
United States
Shuvee Wins At Saratoga To Set Money-Winning Mark
Shuvee, the Aiken winter resident mare, wins at Saratoga Springs pushing earnings to 801,818 and becomes the all-time leading money winner for a female. Double Delta led early but Shuvee, ridden by Ron Turcotte, overtook in the stretch to win.
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Shuvee
Cicada
Double Delta
Saratoga Race Track
W. C
Mike) Freeman
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Freeman
Ron Turcotte
New Twist At My Lai Hearing Also Records Of Radio Transmissions
The My Lai court martial of Col. Oran Henderson will hear radio transmissions from Task Force Barker during the attack on March 16, 1968. Prosecutors estimate 100 to 150 villagers died that day as Henderson faces charges of dereliction and lying to a board of inquiry.
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FT. Meade
Charlie Company
My Lai
Oran K. Henderson
Barker
Ith
Henderson
Army Board of
Charlie R. Lewellen
Task Force Barker
Mix-Up Cleared In State County EEA Liaison Selection
Woody Brooks says a minor mix-up occurred in recommending Robert S. McKinney for the state county liaison post under the Emergency Employment Act. Mackey Scott sent a resume implying county hire, but the county commission will hire the man. McKinney says he was told Scott wanted him for the job. the issue is resolved.
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Woody Brooks
Robert S. McKinney
Brooks
County Commissioners Office
Aiken
Mackey Scott
Columbia
Inflation Q and A on Page 5
The article in today's edition explains inflation basics and how wage price freezes work. It asks how to respond to rising prices and what to buy now, presenting simple answers across nine stories on page five.
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