Bank Robbery Trial Details from Mitchell Center
Testimony in Columbia federal court recounts the Farmers and Merchants Bank robbery at Mitchell Shopping Center. Frank M. Thomas Jr., F M Bank vice president, described a gunman dictating orders, threats to shoot, and the key to the back door as robbers demanded access to cash and the time-locked vault.
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Mitchell Shopping Center
Frank M. Thomas Jr
Michael Blackwell
Athens
U.S
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Blackwell
Kissinger Bars Cuba Sports Initiative Over Angolan Puerto Rico meddling
Secretary Kissinger, irritated by Cuban meddling in Angola and Puerto Rico, vetoed a plan to boost US Cuban ties through sports. Officials had favored MLB players facing a Cuban team in Havana next March, drawing on ping pong diplomacy as a model.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Angola
Puerto Rico
Ping
U.S
Britain Demands Separate Seat at Paris Energy Talks
Britain and the eight Common Market partners clash over representation as summit talks in Rome stretch into final sessions. Prime Minister Harold Wilson seeks a separate British seat at the December 16 energy and raw materials conference, while the others push for a single delegation. Officials warn the move could delay negotiations on new trade arrangements into early next year. Britain, a petroleum importer, aims to become a North Sea oil exporter in the 1980s and resists a policy set by importing nations.
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Britain
Harold Wilson
Paris
European Economic Community
France
West Germany
Italy
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Ireland
Denmark
Washington
Ford aid plan for New York skips committee path
President Ford proposes a $2.3 billion federal aid package for New York City to prevent default. Mayor Beame will meet congressional leaders as the House begins debate. House leaders agree to treat the plan as an amendment bypassing the committee process.
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Ford
New York City
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New York
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House
Roosevelt Daughter Dies
Anna Roosevelt Halsted died of cancer at 69 in Montefiore Hospital Bronx She was Franklin D Roosevelt's oldest child and wife of Dr James A Halsted clinical professor of medicine at Albany Medical College She supported Eleanor Roosevelt campaigns against discrimination and women's rights
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Anna Roosevelt Halsted
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James A. Halsted
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Montefiore Hospital
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Roosevelt
Eleanor
King Juan Carlos Wins First Clash With Right Wing
Madrid reports that the Council of the Realm nominated Torcuato Fernandez Miranda, a 60 year old former Vice Premier and professor, to be president of the Cortes after a six hour secret meeting with the king. The move marks his first confrontation with Spain's powerful right wing.
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Juan Carlos
Council of the Realm Today
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Council
Revenue Sharing in Jeopardy Sparks City Worries
Miami Beach report says mayors and White House fear Congress might not renew the federal revenue sharing program. At the National League of Cities convention, officials voiced concern that the program, praised as vital for urban funds, could end.
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White House
Congress
National League of Cities
Plain Tales and Quick Laughs From Town News
A funny column notes a furniture salesman learning about women’s independence after a remark about moving furniture. A concessions worker defines plain hot dogs as chili topped. An Arkentite prank with an electric can opener fails to lure a cat until tuna is opened.
Ordinance Needed to Close Aiken County Hospital
Attorney General McLeod issued Nov 21 an opinion that the Aiken County Board of Commissioners has the authority to close the county hospital and that an ordinance directing the closure will likely be required. The opinion was requested by Sen. Laughlin and distributed to both the Board of Commissioners and Hospital Trustees. It cites the 1972 act giving the commission power to alter transfer or abolish duties and functions of existing offices and agencies.
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Aiken County Hospital
Board of Commissioners
Michael L. Laughlin
D. - Aiken
Hospital Board of Trustees
McLeod
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Commission
William G. Lynn Jr
Aiken County
General Assembly
County Board of Commissioners
Charles W. Prosser
Sen. Laughlin
Graybeal
Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees
HCA
J. Sam Nesbit Jr
County Commission
Sunny mild today with a cold night and weekend rain risk
Forecaster reports sunny mild weather today into Wednesday with a night temperature around 25 degrees and mid 60s highs. The chance of rain remains near zero through tomorrow, with variable winds near 10 mph and a light morning frost dissolving by 9:30. Extended outlook shows scattered showers Thursday to Saturday with lows in the 40s. McLeod weighs in on Aiken County Hospital authority, saying the county board may abolish or close the hospital under 1972 statute, with implications for HCA bid and future funding.
County Attorney Resigns Under Democratic Fire
William G. Lynn Jr. resigns as Aiken County attorney amid a dispute with four Democratic commissioners over a rapid opinion on the Aiken County Hospital closing and a questioned $100 monthly travel reimbursement. An ordinance to fire him appears on tonight's agenda. Lynn will stay on until a successor is hired.
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Julian B. Salley
Dillon
University of South Carolina Law School
Aiken
Henderson, Salley, Bodenheimer and
Family faces Christmas without heat in Aiken County
Aiken County family of seven kids faces a cold holiday as coal runs out and a father loses work. The Salvation Army appeals for donations to fund the Jaycee shopping tour and provide Christmas gifts and warmth for the seven member household.
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Salvation Army
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