Dutch monarchy protected as Bernhard retires amid Lockheed probe
In The Hague, Queen Juliana and government leaders backed the push to retire Prince Bernhard after a report alleged Lockheed Aircraft Corp paid him 1.1 million dollars to influence Netherlands military buys. Parliament and the public were shocked as Bernhard resigned from all public and private posts.
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The
Netherlands
Juliana
Lockheed
Prince Bernhard
Joop den
Uyl
Bernhard
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Kissinger Seeks Muzzle of UN Namibian Commissioner
Diplomatic sources report Secretary of State Kissinger asked U N secretary general Waldheim to curb Sean MacBride the outspoken UN commissioner for Namibia former Irish foreign minister. Ambassador Scranton conveyed the complaint that MacBride was overstepping as an international civil servant.
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United Nations
Henry A. Kissinger
Sean MacBride
Namibia
South- West Africa
William W. Scranton
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
MacBride
Ireland
U S Ambassador Reassigned From Moscow to West Germany
Health problems possibly linked to Soviet microwave exposure are cited as a factor in Walter J Stoessel Jr. being reassigned from Moscow to West Germany. The 56 year old diplomat would replace Martin J Hillenbrand in Benin and has served intermittently in Moscow since 1947. White House and State Department spokesmen declined comment ahead of official announcements.
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Washington
Walter J Stoessel Jr
U.S
Moscow
Stoessel
Bassador
West Germany
Benin
Martin J. Hillenbrand
White House
State Department
Nickel carbonyl theory labeled long shot in illness case
Philadelphia health officials called the nickel carbonyl gas theory inconclusive and a long shot when researchers reported potentially fatal nickel levels in tissue from five Legionnaires disease victims. Dr F William Sunderman Jr suggested the gas as a possible cause, while Dr Lewis Polk called it an interesting theory but a long shot at best.
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Philadelphia
F. William Sunderman Jr
University of Con
Necticut
Lewis Polk
Tax Revision Bill Dropped Energy Breaks From Plan
A Senate House conference panel will not include the 500 million energy conservation tax breaks. The Finance Committee agreed to drop the package and reintroduce energy-saving provisions in a separate energy bill.
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Washington
Senate House Conference Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Rural mailbox rules and free amateur radio message service
The Post Office Department allows rural mailbox fixes but requires 38 inches clearance from road. Homemade boxes are allowed if accessible and secure. The Amateur Radio Service offers free non commercial message sending via contact Richard McK at 652 2596 between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. daily. The operator Abee W4Mt will relay the message the same day.
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Post Office Department
Richard McK
Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers Saved Aiken TEC
Augusta Audubon members praise Aiken TEC for redesigning expansion plans to protect red cockaded woodpeckers in longleaf pine habitats. TEC financed a site survey, drew in wildlife experts, and coordinated with state and Savannah River ecology officials to spare six nest trees.
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Debby Wendel
Aiken Tec
Augusta Audubon Society
Technical Education Center
United States
Gerald Knighton
TEC
Knighton
Augusta Bird Club
Aiken Tec Development & Grants
Kenneth Perrin
Perrin
Alexander Moorman
Ashley J. Little
Savannah River Ecology Lab
State Wildlife & Marine Resources Department
County Attorney Finds Procedure Not Followed in Dismissal Move
Aiken County Attorney says four councilmen did not follow proper procedure to dismiss County Administrator Donnie J. Williams. He argues a legally signed document during a lawful council meeting may be required and could be declared invalid, potentially forcing a new process under the 1975 Home Rule Act.
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Aiken
John H. Williams
Aiken County
Donnie J. Williams
Williams
Quiet in Soweto After Three Days of Black Violence
In Soweto, a stone throwing mob challenged police briefly but the large ghetto south of Johannesburg was later described as reasonably quiet after three days of clashes that killed at least 31 blacks. Zulu leaders urged calm as deaths rose to 283 nationwide since the riots began.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Soweto
Gatsha Buthelezi
D.J. Kriel
African National Congress
Tanzania
Johannesburg Star
Inkatha
Warm hazy day forecast for Aiken area tomorrow
Aiken area weather calls for a warm hazy day with a hot high in the 90s and a 30 percent chance of afternoon or evening thundershowers. Similar conditions expected Sunday, with tonight’s low in the lower 70s and a 10 percent rain chance.
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Aiken
Publication Delayed On Deputy List
Publication of a list of Aiken County citizens holding deputy commissions has been delayed. More than 200 persons, including law enforcement and ordinary citizens, have been appointed deputy sheriffs since Sheriff Paul D. Grant took office.
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Aiken County
Paul D. Grant
Army Field Band Concert at Hopeland Gardens Sunday
The U S Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus perform a free 6 p m concert at Hopeland Gardens sponsored by Ai ken Standard. The program features Patriotic Prologue The Liberty Bell Yankee Doodle The Promised Land and Stars and Stripes Forever with intermission and a chorus finale The Thunderer and other Sousa pieces. Audience should bring chairs or blankets.
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U.S. Army Field Band
Hopeland Gardens
Aiken Standard
Wolpe
Sousa
Gould
Deitrick
Laurent
Rossini
Jacob L. Devers
Chester E. Whiting
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North Augusta
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Col Whiting
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Far East
Europe
Central and South America
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Samuel J. Fricano
Silver Creek
Eastman School of Music
Jack H. Grogan
Anson
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Hardin-Simmons University
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