Ray Demands Recall of Old Ambulances in County Action
Commissioner Lucas Ray urged recalling five old ambulances allocated to Salley Monetta Aiken Wagener and North Augusta Belvedere. Civil defense director L C Greene said all have 100000 miles with two operable if moved others need towing. County officials questioned the funding and legality of the donation.
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Lucas Ray
Aiken County
Salley, Monetta
Aiken
Wagener
North Augusta-Belvedere
L.C. Greene
Civil Defense Director
Greene
Harold V. Graybeal
Belvedere Fire
Belvedere Fire Department
Aiken County Civil Defense Unit
S.C. Health Department
Aiken Office of Environmental Control
Analytical Chemical Reagents Inc
Belvedere
Paul Jennings
Oil Import Jump Narrows U S Trade Surplus
The Commerce Department reports a 52 percent rise in oil imports in July, while overall imports climb 13.7 percent and exports rise 2.2 percent. The July trade surplus stands at 977.1 million dollars, down from June's 1.737 billion record.
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Washington
Auto Sales Slide in Mid August Despite Broader Strength
Detroit AP reports mid August auto sales fell 6.2 percent from 1974 but analysts call the period solid. Deliveries topped the month's first 10 days by over 30 percent, with 201 cars in the latest period vs 190 in 1974, reflecting one more selling day.
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Detroit
Ford works to end grain boycott with Meany in Washington
President Ford returns to the White House from a Colorado vacation to meet AFL-CIO President George Meany in hopes of resolving the longshoremen's boycott of grain shipments to Russia.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Colorado
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Russia
Middleman Charges Up In Farm Product Basket
An Agriculture Department report shows mid level charges for a 65 food market basket rose 4.1 percent from June to July, lifting farm value 13 percent above April and 15 percent year over year. The farm retail spread grew 2.9 percent to 1.8 percent above April and 9.8 percent higher than a year ago, a figure supermarket chains dispute.
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Washington
U.S
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
Flight Aborted Crashes Brakes Save 216 Aboard
The American Airlines DC-10 aborted a high speed takeoff after the pilot heard popping sounds. The San Francisco bound jet with 216 passengers stopped about 100 yards from a blast fence as flames leaped from engines and tires blew. Fifteen were injured mostly from slide chute abrasions.
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New York
American Airlines
Anti U S Nations Accept Three Anti American Regimes
In Lima Peru third world nations granted full membership in the nonaligned bloc to three anti American governments and the Palestine Liberation Organization while rejecting a bid from pro American South Korea.
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Lima
Peru
Palestine Liberation Organization
South Korea
Aiken rights worker Gary Allen pursues vote restoration aid
The article notes Gary Allen, a civil rights worker and convicted felon, has backing from a Charleston legislator in seeking suspension of a law barring voting until pardoned. It also previews Aiken County Today features on youth activity, including Lila Wright’s 4-H Ambassador trip and Tim Dominick and Rock Slaughter’s European band tour.
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Aiken
Gary Allen
Charleston
Aiken Standard
Aiken County
Lila Wright
Tim Dominick
Rock Slaughter
Europe
Golfers Favor Dry Weather With Scattered Showers Ahead
Weather outlook notes dry conditions for golf as odds improve with lower rain risk. Tonight's low near 72 degrees and a 10 percent chance of rain. Scattered showers expected through Thursday.
Kissinger Seeks Sinai Accord as Talks Near Endgame
Secretary of State Kissinger travels to Egypt with a draft interim Sinai accord between Egypt and Israel. Israeli and diplomatic sources report progress on withdrawal lines and several front line surveillance posts to be manned by American technicians. An initialing ceremony was expected possibly before week’s end.
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Jerusalem
Henry A
Egypt
Sinai
Israel
Yigal Allon
Kissinger
Alexandria
Beech Island Faces Bomb Threat and Water Main Break
Beech Island police investigated a bomb threat that prompted emergency response after a 250000 gallon water tank drained by a broken main. The threat caller calling himself The Night Stalker left a bomb message on the district’s recording system, triggering a water outage before morning.
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Beech Island
William R. Snider Jr
Barnwell Nuclear Plant Hearing To Resume Today
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission resumes hearings on Allied General Nuclear Services Barnwell facility license. Intervenors pressed to decide plutonium use beforehand, but NRC proceeds with the hearing as Allied General builds the multi million dollar plant aiming for completion next summer pending final construction and operating permits.
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Columbia
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Barnwell
Intervenors
NRC
Allied General Nuclear Services
Allied General
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Will Mail Move Faster Postal Service Seeks Improvements
The Postal Service outlines promises of faster mail delivery and confirms current standards for first class next day in cities, second day within 600 miles, and third day beyond. Officials claim delivery standards exceed 90 percent, with air mail targets matching 1969 goals and a two day delivery promise for affected letters.
Postage Woes Leave Wedding Invites Undelivered
Arkenites report mail issues as 253 wedding invitations sent by Mrs. R Bruce Brown show at least nine missing in Aiken addresses. Despite $47 embossing costs, invitiations remain undelivered after nearly two months. Students say they lacked mail notice for school pictures, while principal J O Willis complains about a misplaced book sent to North Augusta.
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R. Bruce Brown
Aiken
Aiken High School
J.O. Willis
North Augusta
Kissinger Seeks Progress in Middle East Talks
Kissinger flew to Alexandra for a Sadat meeting then to Jerusalem for 32 hours of talks with Rabin and his team before returning to Alexandria. He said no deadlock had emerged and drafts of the accord were being exchanged. In Washington Senate Majority Leader Mansfield signaled opposition to a provision allowing American civilians to staff at least four surveillance posts around two mountain passes.
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United States
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Enrollment Down Slightly in Aiken County Schools
The School District of Aiken County reports 21 178 students across 43 public schools this opening day, 106 fewer than last year. Schofield Campus at Aiken High leads high schools with 1 247. Jefferson has 775 in junior highs. Belvedere Elementary has 74 in lower grades. Superintendent Ted B Willis calls opening day excellent and commends students parents teachers and staff for a smooth start.
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Aiken County
Aiken High
Schofield
Jefferson
Belvedere Elementary
Ted B. Willis
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