Nuclear energy topic draws USC Aiken crowd in two seminars
Staff reports detail a double seminar at USC Aiken on energy resources with Dr. J Wendell Marine of the Savannah River plant outlining US energy consumption per capita and fossil fuel reliance, and Dr. Elmer G Swartz of USC Columbia discussing nuclear power promises and uranium supply challenges.
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Usc- Aiken
J. Wendell Marine
Savannah River
Elmer G. Swartz
USC
Columbia
Marine
United States
Canada
Swartz
Dr. Swartz
Pioneer 11 Readying Saturn Cruise After Jupiter Flyby
At Ames NASA scientists outline a plan for Pioneer 11 to reach Saturn after completing its Jupiter tour. If power remains strong, the unmanned craft could reach Saturn in 1979 to study rings and meteor hazards while avoiding debris.
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Mountain View
Calif
Jupiter
Saturn
John Wolfe
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Ames Research Center
Water Standards Move to White House after House Action
Congress votes to establish the first national drinking water standards amid a government warning that some supplies may contain cancer causing chemicals. The bill proceeds to the White House where a veto is possible. Chief author Rep. Paul R. Rogers says it is a significant step toward clean water.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Paul G. Rogers
D-Fla
Limits For Weapons Aim for Reduced Nuclear Warheads
U S. plans talks with the Soviet Union on cutting nuclear weapons after the Vladivostok pact. The accord sets ceilings on missiles and bombers and the next negotiations, to start by 1981, would focus on reducing explosive power and warhead counts.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
State Department
Ford
Saudi Arabia and France Strike $860 Million Arms Deal
Saudi Arabia has finalised an $860 million agreement with France to modernise its tank corps. France will supply advanced antiaircraft missiles and AMX tanks, with payments over four years. A Saudi military mission led by Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz is in the United States seeking additional arms after the U. S. refused to sell the latest M60 tank.
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France
United States
Posible
Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aaz
al Hayat
Prince Sultan
Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz
Prince Turki
Ford Trudeau Talks Open Private Meeting Sets Tense Tone
A two hour private meeting between President Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau signaled growing edge in relations. Canadian officials say the visit is not issue driven as Trudeau seeks to understand Ford's views on world affairs. U.S. diplomats press Trudeau on Ottawa's $5.20 per barrel oil surcharge and plan to phase out exports to the United States over eight years.
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Washington
Ford
Pierre Trudeau
Trudeau
Mats
State Department
Henry A. Kissinger
Canada
Ottawa
United States
New Gazebo Visitors Learn Aiken History In Park
The Aiken gazebo near the post office showcases local scenes with pictures and a recorded message detailing Ai ken history and places of interest. Mayor H Odell Weeks travels to Houston for a National League of Cities meeting as Aiken experiences a chilly morning while Houston records 44 degrees.
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Aiken
Aikens
H. Odell Weeks
Houston
National League of Cities
Miners Vote on New UMW Contract in Three-Week Strike
Members of the United Mine Workers vote today on a three year contract that would raise wages and benefits by about 64 percent. Early unofficial AP tallies show mixed results with a general tilt toward approval but the outcome remains uncertain.
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Charleston. W. Va
United Mine Workers
UMW
Associated Press
Washington Post
Arnold Miller
Miller
Organized Labor
Washington
Mobile Homes On School Campuses Headed For Public Hearing
North Augusta council voted to hold a public hearing before placing mobile homes on school campuses to combat vandalism. The hearing will be scheduled to gather community input.
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North Augusta
City Council
Christmas fund drives in Aiken County raise funds and list donors
Twin drives by the Salvation Army and Aiken County task force seek to aid needy families. Donations totaling 632.38 are noted with a long donor list and a mailing address for contributions. The Aiken Jaycees report 179 raised for a Shopping Tour.
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Aiken County
Aiken
Salvation Army
Taskes
P.O
Aiken Jaycees
Jaycees
Senior Citizens Discount Program Faces Merchant Complaint
Aiken Area Council on Aging program offers 10 to 15 percent sales discounts to residents 62 and older with a discount card at local stores. Merchants criticize extending benefits to non retired or higher income seniors, while supporters cite outreach to all income groups and services in Aiken County.
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Aiken Area
DuPont
Council On Aging
Coal strike vote delays as deadline extended by Miller
Balloting extended through tonight after weekend snowstorms cripple travel in Appalachia. If ratified, mines stricken Nov 12 could reopen Monday. the strike has halted thousands of coal related jobs and unfinished industry shipments nationwide. District 22 Utah Wyoming Arizona voted strongly against while Alabama backed the pact and overall regional results were mixed across West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio and Illinois.
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Miller
Appalachia
UMW
Utah
Wyoming
Arizona
Paclabama
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Ohio
Ilinois
Weather Outlook For Aiken County
Aiken County expects sunny and cool today with highs near 60 degrees. Tonight will be fair and cold with lows in the upper 20s. Friday should see clear skies and another high around 60. Rain chances through Thursday are minimal.
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Aiken
Rere
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