McNair Heads State 4-H Bank Drive
James D. McNair of Farmers & Merchant Bank in Aiken will lead the 1970 4-H Bank Campaign. Emmett G. Solomon of Crocker Citizens National Bank announced the effort as nationwide chair. The campaign funds youth service programs through the National 4-H Club Foundation, which runs the 4-H Center in Washington and supports citizenship, leadership, international programs, and local grants.
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Arms Spending Cut Is Pushed
Washington AP Sen Proxmire and Mathias push a 66 billion dollar defense spending ceiling a seven percent cut from the 71.2 billion demanded by Nixon seeking to align with prior reductions and free funds for domestic needs Stennis calls a cut of this size absurd and chaotic but Proxmire argues many Pentagon programs wasteful and unnecessary and proposes trimming bases troop levels and procurement to save 10 to 14 billion dollars.
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USSR Strengthens Hanoi Air Force Near Threefold Growth
U S military sources say North Vietnam’s MIG fleet has expanded to over 225 jets, tripling from 80 in 1967, with more than 80 MIG21s supplied by the Soviet Union. Most aircraft are based near Hanoi and Haiphong, with about 70 in southern China for ref uge and possible future redeployments.
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Aiken Standard Information and price notice
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes daily except Saturdays and Sundays. Mail and carrier subscription rates are listed including 99.50 for six months by mail and 18.50 per year by carrier. The paper carries Associated Press and United Press International dispatches with republication rights reserved.
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Historical Society Sets Sunday Meeting
The Aiken County Historical Society will meet at 3 30 p m Sunday in the auditorium at the Health Center 736 Richland Ave N W All persons interested in preserving the history of Aiken County are cordially invited to attend this meeting Officers of the Society are Hemrick Salley president Mrs Dorothy McDowell vice president Mrs Bessie Garvin treasurer Miss Ola Hitt secretary
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CAB Fares Clash Sparks Quarrel Across Airlines
Washington AP report says Civil Aeronautics Board moves to set air fares have triggered a broad dispute in the industry. Congressmen who won a court ruling against fare hikes suggest delaying any further changes to allow legal clarification as carriers push new proposals.
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Your Birthday Horoscope for Friday August 28
A lively birthday reads as a guide to moods and creativity. The forecast highlights optimism, learning from mistakes, and loyalty to friends, with daily prompts for each zodiac sign and advice on balance and focus.
US eases china trade rule on bunkering fuels
The State Department will drop a long standing ban that barred free world ships fueling at American owned facilities in China unless a check shows no strategic goods. The move aims to bolster U S competitiveness and align with Nixon era China outreach.
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Indian scientists develop synthetic wool from hair for high altitude uniforms
Indian Defense Research Laboratory scientists report creating synthetic wool from human hair via a chemical process. The department says the new wool could be used to make uniforms for soldiers stationed in high altitude regions.
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Parents urged to seek medical help over teen drug use
George W. Cornell reports at Glorieta Baptist Assembly that parents should avoid police involvement when a child uses drugs. Dr. Henlee H. Barnette urges open conversations, listening, and warning against scare tactics. If rehab fails, authorities may be needed, with hospital treatment preferred to punitive measures.
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