GWTW 50th anniversary events in Atlanta draw look alike Rhett and Scarlett pairs
Atlanta hosts a gala week to commemorate the Gone With the Wind 50th anniversary. Organizers invite five Rhett Butler and Scarlett look-alikes while 11 surviving cast members share memories from the 1939 film. A private reunion Thursday precedes a recreation of the world premiere on December 15, 1939. The original premiere was the era’s biggest social event in the city.
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Atlanta
Clark Gable
Vivien Leigh
Rhett Butler
Scarlett O’hara
Aiken Parade Rescheduled Amid Weather Cancellations
The Aiken Jaycees Christmas parade, canceled Saturday due to bad weather, is rescheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM with lineup 6 to 6:30 PM. A new rain date is Sunday Dec 17 at 2 PM, with lineup then at 1 PM.
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Aiken Jaycees
Weather forecast hints at rain with variable totals
Partly cloudy tonight with a 20 percent chance of rain and a low in the mid 40s. Tomorrow will be cloudy with an 80 percent chance of rain and a high in the 50s. See Page 10A for more details.
Deaths of Several Residents Noted in Notices
Deaths listed include William L. Buff of Beech Island Martha H. Burgess of Heath Springs Johnny O. Redd of Johnstown and Wilbur L. Shealy of Savannah Georgia Detailed obituary page reference provided as Page 5A for further information
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William L. Buff
Beech Island
Martha H. Burgess
Heath Springs
Johnny O. Redd
Johnstown
Wilbur L. Shealy
Savannah
Soviets Express Interest In Berlin’s Role
West Berlin report says the Soviet Union expressed favorable interest in a Western plan to boost Berlin’s international role. The 24 hour conference of US UK France and Soviet ambassadors discussed the Berlin initiative and stability in the quadripartite 1971 framework.
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West Berlin
Soviet Union
Berlin
United States
Britain
France
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Mut Kohl
Reagan
United Kingdom
Vernon Walters
Christopher Mallaby
Serge Boidevaix
U.S
West Germany
Vyacheslav Kochemasov
East Germany
Kohl
Christian Democratic Party
Quest For A Tree By Horse Drawn Wagon At Webb Farm
George and Bob Webb operate Webb's Christmas Tree Farm near Salley South Carolina offering custom Belgian draft horse wagon tree hunts. Customers travel from Denmark Orangeburg Columbia and Charleston to buy carefully groomed trees after years of cultivation and care with pruning spraying and irrigation.
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Bob Webb
Webb
Salley
Kacey Haralson
Ginny Southworth
Webb’s
George Webb
Moore To Announce Decision On Governor Run
State Senator Thomas L. Moore says he will issue a written statement later today about rumors he may run for governor. The Clearwater Democrat, representing Senate District 25, has denied involvement in a statewide race despite ongoing party efforts to recruit a strong candidate against the Republicans.
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Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
Moore
Clearwater Democrat
Senate
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Fund drives push aid for needy families this season
Christmas charity continues in Aiken with Salvation Army kettle donations and bell ringers at local spots. Contributions can be mailed to The Salvation Army at P.O. Box 439, Aiken, 29802. The 17th annual Valley Empty Care Fund campaign also supports holiday relief, sponsored by area civic clubs.
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Aiken
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Valley Empty Care Fund
Yann the Lang
Aiken High Hornets Reflect After State Final Loss
The Aiken High Hornets finished 12 3 after a 13 7 defeat by Greer in the Class AAA final at Irmo ending a 10 game win streak. Coach Dusty Triplett and players like Shed Harris Jim Dudley and Mike Waters spoke of memories and disappointment but pride in a historic season.
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Hornets
Greer
Irmo
Dusty Triplett
Mike Waters
Shed Harris
Jim Dudley
Harris
Dudley
Aiken High
Ginny Southworth
Aiken High School
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