Gilmore Death Goal Moves Forward as White Seeks Execution
Washington reports Gary Mark Gilmore nears execution by firing squad in Utah, while Texas inmate Robert Excell White petitions the U S Supreme Court to allow execution by electric chair. Both cases could mark the first U S execution since 1967 following the court's death penalty ruling.
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Washington
Gary Mark Gilmore
Utah
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Robert Excell White
Marines Protect Six Alleged KKK Members at Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps provides protective custody to six Marines alleged to belong to the Ku Klux Klan after an attack by black Marines on a white barracks. Four white Marines were jailed for their protection, two more joined them, and escorts are arranged to meals. Maj. Gen. Hoffman noted base whites may be reassigned due to KKK presence. The base houses about 40,000 servicemen.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Marine Corps
Corps
Corts
Carl Hoffman
KKK
Hoffman
Louisiana
South Korean diplomat guarded as probe tightens
FBI agents guard Kim Sang Keun a counselor at the Seoul embassy and suspected KCIA officer who defied orders to return home. He has begun cooperating with the Justice Department inquiry into alleged influence buying in U.S. Congress, with guards at his home and McLean Virginia apartment.
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Washington
FBI
Justice Department
U.S
Kim Sang Keun
Telligence
Kim
McLean
KCIA
Seoul
Chinese ruling party meets in Tokyo to ratify shakeup
The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress in China opens Tuesday to publish the new government lineup after Mao’s death and the purge of Chiang Ching and three radicals. Hua Kuo feng remains party chairman, with Li Hsien nen tipped as next premier.
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Tokyo
China
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
National People’s Congress
Communist Party
Hua Kuoing
Chiang Ching
Wee
Hua
Peking
Li Hsiennen
Cities Propose Drug Law Changes
Denver AP reports the National League of Cities backs decriminalizing drugs highlighting urban policy maturity. Seattle councilwoman Phyllis Lamp here was expected to become the league president, succeeding Hans Tanzler of Jacksonville Florida after a historically male-led leadership.
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Denver
National League of Cities
League
Phyllis Lam
Phere
Seattle
Hans Tanzler
Jacksonville
Fla
North Augusta council voices pay raise to cover expenses
During a public hearing in North Augusta the council discussed a pay raise for members to offset duties expenses such as babysitting. Councilman Layman cited costs while Gray recalled taking his son to meetings influencing his career.
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North Augusta
Daniel B. Layman
William L. Gray
Jury Tampering Probed In Mrs Scott Case
Grand Jury in Aiken County quietly considers indictments linked to jury tampering during the Cleo J Scott embezzlement trial. State officials hold transcripts from taped pretrial judge chamber discussions as investigators pursue possible influence on jurors.
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Jeane Hall
Cleo J
William T.) Scott
Aiken County
Grand Jury
General Sessions Court
Aiken
Economic indicators show mixed signals in October
The Commerce Department's leading index cooled and rose in parts with October at 107.1, flat from September and above the 100 base in 1967. Gains came from plants and equipment contracts and the work week, while downturns appeared in vendor performance, layoffs, cash assets, prices, stocks, and new orders.
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Commerce Department
Cold Weather Forecast Keeps Aiken in Deep Freeze
The U S Weather Service calls for the coldest spell in years with lows in the mid 20s tonight and a tomorrow high in the mid 50s. Frosty conditions linger with little rainfall and minimal warming until Sunday as Aiken's forecast support remains evident.
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U.S. Weather Service
Aiken
Personnel Policy Tops List for Aiken County Council
The outgoing and incoming Aiken County Council met with Acting County Administrator L C Greene and Finance Director P F Dunbar to review county status. Greene pressed for clear personnel policies citing employee confusion and proposed seeking input from local industry and other South Carolina counties.
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Aiken
Greene
Council
Carroll H. Warner
Board of Commissioners
South Carolina
No Gas Shortage Expected by SCE&G This Winter
SCE&G district manager James C. Ray says no gas shortage anticipated. no new commercial customers accepted except where a main exists. Industrial users on interruptible plans may see a 3.35 percent price rise from Nov 1, with residential impact minimal. Local fuel oil distributor Walter Plunkett reports higher demand but no shortage. LP gas allocations noted by Suburban Propane. The Consolidated School District of Aiken County uses natural gas for 35 percent of heating. FMC Corp. runs on an interruptible gas schedule and promotes energy conservation.
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South Carolina Electric and Gas Co
Sce&g
James C. Ray
Ray
Owens-Corning Fiberglas
FMC Corp
Therm-O-Disc
Riegel Textile Corp
Plunkett
Clearwater
J. C. Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Morgan Holley
Holley
James Lambright
FMC
Lambright
October Trade Deficit and Jobs Data Point to Slowdown
The October trade deficit totaled 695.9 million dollars, lifting the ten month U S deficit to 4.1 billion. Factory layoff rates rose for the third straight month to 1.7 per 100 workers while hiring slowed to 2.4 per 100. The inflation monitor said Ford administration is puzzled by steel price rises and expects producers may need to relent due to weaker demand.
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Commerce Department
United States
U S
Labor Department
Ford Administration
UPS Strike Nears End in New Contract Talks
Washington AP report says a settlement may be near in the seven day UPS strike. Bargainers met again to resolve local issues delaying a tentative contract for 17 000 UPS workers. The union summoned 74 locals to review the pact and rank and file approval will be required to end the strike.
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Washington
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