Soviet Soyuz 16 Launch Advances Joint Space Venture
The Soviet Union launched Soyuz 16 with Col. Anatoly Filipchenko and Nikolai Rukavishnikov aboard as part of preparations for a future U S Soviet joint flight. The mission targets docking techniques ahead of a planned July 15 joint venture starting next year.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Tass
Col
Anatoly Filipchenko
Nikolai
Rukavishnikov
Ehrlichman Lawyers Seek Christmas Recess in Watergate Trial
Ehrlichman lawyer William Frates asked Judge Sirica to suspend the Watergate cover up trial over Christmas so Nixon could provide deposition testimony. Doctors said Nixon’s phlebitis prevents trial testimony before January 6, with limited two one hour sessions per day thereafter.
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Washington
John D. Ehrlichman
Richard M. Nixon
Ehrlichman
William S. Frates
U.S
John J. Sirica
Nixon
San Clemente
Calif
Israel President Says Israel Has Nuclear Potential
Maariv quoted President Ephraim Katzir saying Israel has nuclear potential in a move that could mark a shift toward active development of nuclear explosives or peaceful uses. The report noted uncertainty about whether he referred to weapons potential or civilian purposes. Israel already operates several nuclear reactors.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Ephraim Katzir
Maariv
Katzir
Jet chartered plane crashes en route to Colts
A Northwest Airlines 727 charter jet en route to Buffalo from Kennedy Airport crashed in a storm near Stony Point New York killing all three crew members. Capt. John B Lagario 35 of Edina Minnesota and flight engineer James F Cox Jr of Seattle were identified. The third crewman’s name was withheld pending relatives notification.
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Stony Point
N.Y
Northwest Airlines
Baltimore Colts
Buffalo
Kennedy Airport
New York
City
John B Lagario
Edina
Minn
James F. Cox, Jr
Seattle
Wash
Twin-Engine Crash in Alabama Kills Two
Two killed and two injured in a twin-engine plane crash and fire at Birmingham Municipal Airport Sunday night. Ronald Davis 30 and William Flowers 41, both of Birmingham, pronounced dead on arrival at University Hospital. Paul Huck 27 and Carla Huck 24 admitted in serious and critical condition respectively.
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Birmingham Ale
Birmingham
University Hospital
Ronald Davis
William Flowers
Paul Huck
Carla
Huck
Death toll from highways tops 485 in Thanksgiving period
The four day Thanksgiving holiday ended at midnight Sunday with 485 traffic deaths reported. A heavy snow storm with high winds freezing temperatures and lashing rains affected the eastern half of the nation creating hazardous driving conditions and risk of more accidents. The AP toll ran from 6 p.m. Wednesday to midnight Sunday across time zones. The National Safety Council projected 525 to 625 deaths for the weekend.
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Associated Press
Dents
Ford Credits Tough Policy at Vladivostok Summit
President Ford says a firm stance on nuclear missile limits broke the deadlock at the Vladivostok talks and led to Russian concessions on a new arms agreement per Newsweek. He described Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev as probing to test U.S. resolve during the first night.
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New York
Ford
Vladivostok
Newsweek Magazine
Leonid Brezhneve
Marxist blamed for Puerto Rico bombings
Gov. Rafael Hernandez Colon blamed Marxist advocates of Puerto Rican independence for six bombs that caused slight property damage. A guard was hospitalized in shock and a worker was cut during cleanup, as the governor accused groups of injecting ideologies rejected by the people.
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San Juan
P.R
Rafael Hernandez Colon
Shotguns Fired At Crowd At Klan Rally Near Wagener
At least eight wounded when a Ku Klux Klan rally near Wagener was interrupted by gunfire. Six suspects were arrested nearby on liquor charges, with a shotgun and shells found in their car. Several victims treated. two hospitalized for serious injuries. Police say background details and advance notice to deputies were lacking.
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Wagener
Aiken County
Jamie Tyler
Rt. 6
Aiken
Johnnie Mae Garvin
Frances Medlin
Pine Ridge Drive
West Columbia
Jacob E Gantt
Rt. 2
Batesburg
Lexington County
Willis
Joe Collins
S.C. Hwy
South Carolina
Charles Attaway
Saluda
James Boles
Ralph Gunnels
Ronald Husbee
Crown
Paul Grant
Suspects Questioned in Palmetto Federal Bank Robbery
North Augusta police question suspects in connection with an armed robbery at the Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan on West Avenue last Friday. Two masked men escaped into nearby woods after taking an undisclosed amount of money. no injuries reported. FBI and SLED bloodhounds searched the area for clues.
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North Augusta
Palmetto Federal Savings and Loan Bank
West Avenue
Walter Newman
FBI and
State Law Enforcement Division
Plane Crash Kills 92 In Virginia Snowstorm Search Resumes
Searchers resumed efforts to recover 92 victims after a Trans World Airlines 727 crashed into a Virginia mountain in windy rain. The wreckage spread along Mt. Weather near Blue Ridge where the tail section was found 100 yards below the summit. NTSB Chairman John H. Reed said the cause could not be determined yet, as investigators hunted for the cockpit voice recorder and other instruments.
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Associated Press
Upperville
Trans World Airlines
TWA Flight 514
Washington
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ohio
Mt. Weather
Blue Ridge Mountains
John H. Reed
National Transportation Safety Board
No Snow Expected Amid Bitter Cold Morning
Students trudged to school under clear skies as no snow fell. Mountain areas hoped for an inch but were left with cold, windy weather. Highs near 45 with a 10 percent chance of precipitation. tonight down to 25 and a sunny but cold Tuesday around 50.
Buchmiller Wins Final Grid Contest
T J Buchmiller of Aiken won the Aiken Standard final football contest exceeding Mrs Louise Mayson of North Augusta as they were tied with one mistake each. Buchmiller nailed the closer total score to win 35 dollars. Over 100 entries competed with only two games missed.
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T.J. Buchmiller
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Buchmiller
Louise Mayson
North Augusta
Salvation Army Christmas Drive Kicks Off in Aiken
The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Fund opens with Aiken Jaycees volunteering as Bell Ringers and letters mailed to residents seeking contributions. A $7500 goal is set to meet Christmas assistance for needy families, with over 300 families to receive dinner baskets and toys. Local groups including American Legion Auxiliary Kiwanis and Business and Professional Women plan bell ringing help.
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Salvation Army
Aiken Jaycees
Aiken
Army
American Legion Auxiliary Kiwanis
Mt Weather crash victims identified as search continues near crash site
Officials said relatives of 85 passengers and seven crew would be bused to a temporary morgue to identify remains. At 8:15 pm EST search operations were suspended with 23 bodies recovered. A second crash near Stony Point NY involved a Northwest Orient 727 charter en route to Buffalo to pick up the Baltimore Colts. No survivors reported. Another Honduran cargo plane missing in Costa Rica was later located in a mountain area. Weather hampered Mt Weather search with rain fog and winds 40 to 50 mph.
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TWA
Northwest Orient Airlines
Stony Point NY
New York City
Buffalo
N.Y
Baltimore Colts
Costa Rica
Honduran Air Force
Washington National Airport
Potomac River
Washington
Dulles International
Dulles
National
Three Tons of Chitlins Draw Salley Crowd in Rain
The Ninth Annual Chitlin Strut in Salley drew an estimated 15 000 to 25 000 despite rain. Three tons of chitlins plus 1500 chickens and a ton of cole slaw fed the crowd as 67 parade entries competed. Honorees included U S Sen Strom Thurmond and Grand Marshal Sen Ernest Hollings with Dr James Bostick representing Agriculture.
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Salley
Jamil
Jamil Columbia Motor Patrol
Jamil Clowns of
Aiken
U.S
Strom Thurmond
Ernest F. Hollings
Ford
James E. Bostick
Weekend Golf Round At Hounds Lake With Two Players
Jack Simons and Bob Lofgren were the only golfers at Hounds Lake this Saturday and ordered iced tea after nine holes amid cold wind and snow. Clemson freshman Philip McCharen stayed up late to study for an 8 am class and slept through it, missing the start.
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Jack Simons
Bob Lofgren
Houndslake
Philip McCharen
Clemson
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