Tent Dwellers Headed to Aiken for Show
Nancy Schubert and roommate rented a tent after failing to find housing in Austin Texas where she worked. Nancy brought the tent to Aiken for a visit this week. Aiken Cablevision will air the South Carolina delegation to the Republican Convention during the 7 pm WIS Columbia news. Aiken Kiwanians sell paper goods in Mitchell Shopping Center today, tomorrow and Saturday to raise funds for Aiken High School Hornets.
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Nancy Schubert
Bill Schubert
Austin
Tex
Momma
Poppa
Nancy
Aiken
Aiken Kiwanians
Mitchell Shopping Center
Aiken High School
Aiken Delegates Confronted by Miami Protest on Convention Day
Aikenites at the Republican National Convention endured eggs and beer can tosses as demonstrators formed barricades and tore at vehicles. Mrs. Jo Ann Price reported tear gas, damaged tires, and blocked traffic while delegates tried to reach the hall. State Rep Sherry Shealy cried for her page brother amid the chaos.
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Jo Ann Price
Miami Beach
McGovern Endorses Teacher Strikes
Sen. George McGovern urged the right to strike for teachers during a Minnesota campaign stop aimed at winning an AFT endorsement and a $250,000 contribution. He spoke to AFT leaders and Veterans of Foreign Wars and traveled from Chicago after a reception at the Legion convention.
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ST. Paul, Minn
George McGovern
American Federation of Teachers
McGovern
Minnesota
AFT
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chicago
American Legion
Richard J. Daley
Red China Prepared to Veto Bangladesh Bid at United Nations
Diplomatic sources say Communist China is ready to cast its first U.N. veto to block Bangladesh's admission as the Security Council plans an afternoon session after weeks of backstage maneuvering in New York.
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United Nations
China
U.N
Bangladesh
Security Council
Meat Prices Jump as Food Costs Rise in July
Washington AP reports beef and pork costs hit record levels in July while overall supermarket prices rose 1.8 percent. The Agriculture Department notes yearly supermarket prices are up 4.5 percent versus 1971, driven by higher farmer costs and retailer markups.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
South Vietnamese officers arrested over Que Son Valley loss
In Saigon, a regimental commander and at least one battalion commander were arrested for their roles in the Que Son Valley loss last weekend. A task force with fresh reinforcements pressed a counteroffensive 15 miles into the valley amid light resistance. The U.S. Command reported three Americans killed in action last week, 21 wounded, eight missing, and one nonhostile death, the lowest American combat deaths in eight weeks.
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Saigon
Que Son
U.S
North Augusta Murdered Girl and Wounded Companion
In North Augusta a girl was murdered and a companion critically wounded. Aiken County Republican chair replaced Seat No. 3 candidate Richard Freeman with Larry Murphy due to residency rules and Freeman's withdrawal citing pressing business. The move leaves GOP primary contests intact for other seats.
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Aiken County
Republican Party
County Board of Commissioners
Richard Freeman
Larry Murphy
Murphy
Freeman
Horse Creek Valley
Wade Brodie
Brodie
Larry Kelly
Lucas Ray
Tragedy Near Lake Ludlow Claims Two Teens
A 15-year-old North Augusta girl Julie Widgeon was found murdered near Lake Ludlow and her 15-year-old companion Gary Jerrell was found wounded and in critical condition at Augusta Hospital. Sheriff Paul D. Grant led the on scene investigation as bloodhounds and over 20 investigators searched the swampy area for clues. The couple had been fishing when the gunfire occurred and no motive or suspects were identified.
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Belvedere
North Augusta
Lake Ludlow
Augusta
Julie Widgeon
W.H. Widgeon
Bunting Dr
University Hospital
Gary Jerrell
R.S. Jerrell
Tanager St
Aiken County
Paul D. Grant
Grant
Jerrells
Little Horse Creek
Ludlow Dam
the $C Medical University
Jerrell
Nixon Warns Critics On Defense Spending In Campaign Speech
President Nixon used a Chicago address at the American Legion convention to label defense critics as gambling with world peace. He defended ongoing military programs, warned McGovern would curb them, and urged continued strength for lasting peace as he began a cross‑country post nomination tour through Illinois Michigan and California.
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Chicago
White House
Nixon
American Legion
George McGovern
McGovern
America
Illinois
Michigan
California
900 Protestors Arrested During Republican Confab
Miami Beach report describes more than 900 arrests as demonstrators clashed with police outside the Republican National Convention. President Nixon spoke inside as Secret Service and state troopers maintained control after tear gas and street violence.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Nixon
Mutual aid paramed pact eyed by Barnwell Aiken counties
Barnwell County Commission will hear a proposal for a mutual aid paramedical ambulance service with Aiken County. Paramed officials say two Barnwell ambulances would be based in Aiken and linked to Aiken’s communications system, with potential yearly savings of 5 000 to 6 000 dollars. A meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Paramed office and a Sept 5 commission session will consider the plan.
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Aiken
Barnwell County
Surles
Ings
Aiken County
Barnwell
Williston
Wagener and
Salley
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Liceman
Sherry Shealy
Lexington
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Shriver
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Ohio
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Paul Weston
J.Z. Addie
Wyman Busch
Clearwater
Midway Mobile Homes
GOP
Ed Hennelly
Rick Hawkins
Emily Hindman
Judy Rich
Lake Sudlow
Secret Service
Barnwell-Aiken
John Surles
Barnwell County Funeral
Thomas Hulfish
Paramedical Services of
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