Moluccan gunmen lose nerve on train siege in Holland
South Moluccan gunmen holding over 30 hostages aboard a stranded Dutch train show signs of wavering after six days resisting the government. Johan Manusama, president of the Republic of the Moluccas, warns surrender is unlikely among others who seized the train and the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam. The consulate group holds about 20 hostages including four children.
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Pro-Indonesian Forces Expand Control in Timor
Reports from Jakarta say Indonesian allied forces in Portuguese Timor have captured Dili with troop support and proclaimed the territory part of Indonesia. Fretilin accuses Indonesian volunteers of backing the attack and pursuing independence fighters in the hills.
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Adam Malik
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Korea May Default If Aid Is Not Granted
A private study cited by AP warns South Korea could default on about 6 billion dollars of foreign debts and face economic chaos unless the United States provides substantial financial aid. A State Department official called the debt situation a problem but less severe than oil import costs and export declines hit other nations.
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Aiken City Council to discuss Kershaw Street drainage
City officials meet tonight at 8 in council chambers to review the Kershaw Street drainage problem after prior discussions. City Engineer Edward Dudley presented an in depth report. the agenda also includes housing board of appeals appointment, fiscal year audit, and a funding request from the Downtown Merchants Association for Christmas decorations.
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Edward Dud
Aiken County School Board Meets To Discuss Surplus Property
The Aiken County Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m in the Educational Center to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of surplus school property. Also on the agenda a lease request from the Aiken County Association for Retarded Citizens and a land lease request from the Town of Wagner for adjacent recreational use at A L Corbett School, plus routine personnel approvals.
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Aiken Christmas Parade Draws Record Crowds
A crowded Christ mas parade in Aiken drew a record turnout as residents enjoyed a stable wreath with apples and sugar cubes at the City Craft Show. An annual report showed the recreation department spending per person, while a local dispute over recreation value highlighted community budgeting.
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Mike Facciolo
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Salvation Army and Jaycees Raise Funds for Aiken Families
Fund drives by the Salvation Army and the Jaycees raise three thousand four hundred twelve dollars and forty three cents for area families. Aiken Jaycees shopping tour helps six children, while Salvation Army aid assists five local families facing layoffs and limited resources. Applications for aid close December 12.
Ford lauds Pacific trip as constructive and hints at Mideast visit
President Ford called his 27 000 mile Asian journey full of plusses and no minuses and announced a Pacific Doctrine stressing American strength in the region. He cited possible future U S friendship with Vietnam and Cambodia and indicated no definite Mideast trip yet while returning to Washington after stops in Peking Jakarta and Manila. He faces New York aid decisions and energy bill politics with veto potential mentioned by aides.
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Weather forecast calls for 60s and cooler in coming days
The high tomorrow is expected in the 60s after today in the upper 50s. Lows around 40 tonight. Rain probability drops from 50 percent today to 20 percent tonight and tomorrow. Winds mainly northeast at 10 to 15 mph.
Prayer Chain Letters Cause Alarm In Aiken
Aiken residents report an influx of chain letters during Christmas. Postmaster Farrell E. Rodgers says nothing can be done unless money or tangible value is asked. if funds are requested the matter can be investigated. One letter, a prayer chain, asks recipients to send 20 copies and notes $2 for stamps, frightening some who cannot afford the cost or fear losing their jobs.
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Farrell E. Rodgers
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