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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1969

Page

2

St. Angela's Associates Meet Tomorrow

Parents of students at St. Angela Academy urged to attend the St. Angela's Associates meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium. Dr Frank Kinard assistant commissioner of higher education in South Carolina will speak on community colleges. Kinard has worked as a physicist with DuPont and as an instructor at the University of North Carolina.

St. Angela Academy St. Angela's Associates Frank Kinard Higher Education South Carolina Kinard DuPont University of North Carolina

Aiken Standard Publication Details

Aiken Standard established 1867 published every morning except Saturday and Sunday. Leased wire AP dispatches and rights to republication reserved. Address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. Carrier delivery 25 cents per week.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken Aiken S.C Associated Press AP News United Press Inter

Local con artists prey on buyers with high pressure sales

Everett warns consumers to deal with reputable local firms to avoid door to door scams. Aiken residents report bait and switch aluminum siding pitches with prices jumping from 199 to 650. Salesmen cash checks quickly and use sob stories, handicapped workers, and staged crises to pressure purchases. In High Point, North Carolina, Dr Tom Haggai the Baptist minister known for 1000 yearly speeches is humorously noted for his license plate HAGGAL.

Everett High Point Tom Haggai Haggal

Consumer tips for magazine purchases and sales ethics

Everett explains that magazines bought through publishers cost more due to accounting practices while direct orders may be cheaper. He warns not all salesmen are the same and urges checking the salesman card approved by the local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber, linked to the Better Business Bureau, may help resolve complaints and recommends investigating before buying.

Everett Chamber of Commerce Worldwide Better Business Bureau Chamber

Israeli Planes Strike Egyptians Across Suez Front

The Associated Press reports Israeli aircraft attacked Egyptian positions along the Suez Canal and a Soviet-made MIG21 reportedly shot down a Phantom jet near Suez while Egypt claims no aerial battle occurred. On the Jordan front, Israeli raids targeted guerrillas near the Sea of Galilee and amid rocket strikes on Israeli settlements. Jordan reports casualties in the Jordan Valley and the UN notes refugee casualties near Irbid from shelling.

Associated Press Suez Canal Cairo Israel Suez Egypt Jordan Tel Aviv Sea of Galilee Amman Jordan Valley U. N New York U.N. Relief and Works Agency

Yule Week Tune Fests Are Blocked

Broward County officials barred outdoor rock events planning a three day festival Dec 27 29 at a Hollywood area speedway to curb what they termed disruptive concerts. Commissioner Robert B Barklew said legal counsel advised the move after reviewing similar happenings in California and Palm Beach. The festival was to be held nine miles west of Hollywood in lower Broward County near Miami.

Robert B. Barkelew Broward County Commission California Palm Beach Hollywood Lower Broward County Miami

Outstanding Conservation District honored in Edisto Savannah region

F E DuBose, superintendent of Clarendon County Soil and Water Conservation District, spoke at the banquet about South Carolina's progress in conservation education. He noted early state recognition in the 1950s and the Bell Baruch funded guideline books now used in many schools to integrate conservation into curricula. He stressed motivation to encourage teachers to adopt the guides across grades and subjects.

Edisto-Savannah Valley Association F.E. DuBose Clarendon Bell Baruch Foundation DuBose

Jesse Gantt Dies in Lexington County

Leesville veteran Jesse Gantt 73 died at his Fairview home Monday night. A World War I mechanic, he was son of the late Joseph and Emma Gunter Gantt. Survived by three brothers Jim Frank and Ward and three sisters Cassia Gunter Buelah Seay Rubye Duvalle. Funeral at Pine Grove Baptist Church near Fairview at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Calling hours at Baumann funeral home Wagener.

Leesville Jesse Gantt Fairview Lexington County Joseph Emma Gunter Gantt Jim Frank Gantt Ward Gantt Gaston Cassia Gunter Buelah Seay Rubye Duvalle Gilbert

Arraignment Sought In Tate Slayings

Los Angeles authorities sought to return Charles Manson from Inyo County for arraignment on murder conspiracy charges in the Tate murder case. Manson, 35, is jailed in Independence on arson and receiving stolen property counts. Detectives were dispatched for the court order.

Tate Los Angeles Charles M. Manson Inyo County Sharon Independence

Notice of Personal Responsibility in Debts

Legal notice stating the signer William F. Holder will not be responsible for debts incurred by anyone else. Dated December 5 9 and 10.

Radio WAKN seeks FCC approval to sell assets to Eagle Enterprises

Pursuant to federal rules Radio WAKN Inc licensee of AM and FM station WAKN in Aiken South Carolina will file on December 26 1969 for permission to sell and transfer its facilities license and equipment to Eagle Enterprises Inc a South Carolina corporation. Public comments due by January 26 1970 should detail facts for the commission to consider. A copy of the application will be available for public inspection at WAKN 343 Laurens Street NW Aiken SC during weekday business hours.

Commission Radio Wakn, Inc WAKN Aiken South Carolina Federal Communications Commission Eagle Enterprises, Inc Michael L. Laughlin Kershaw Street Clifton L. Weeks Joseph A. Warren Robert E. Kenney G. L. Toole Ill James D. McNair Washington, D.C Laurens Street N.W

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