Two feared dead in hijack attempt at sea near Texas
Coast Guard reports unconfirmed killings and a wounded woman after a shooting during an attempted hijack of a fishing vessel about 200 miles south of Freeport, Texas. Two children under six aboard the ship were noted by radio stations in Galveston Port Isabel and Jacksonville. Durable cruiser's 210foot cutter heads to scene. helicopter and fixed wing aircraft await weather in Corpus Christi.
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New Orleans
Coast Guard
Freeport
Tex
Galveston
Port Isabel
Jacksonville
Fla
Durable
Corpus Christi
Violence resumes in Belfast amid attacks across Northern Ireland
Gunmen killed a bride-to-be and wounded a British soldier in Belfast as bombs exploded elsewhere in Northern Ireland. A 20-year-old Catholic passerby, Margaret McCorry, died. 19-year-old Pvt. Francis Gillan was shot on patrol. A woman was wounded during a liquor store robbery.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Margaret McCorry
Pvt
Francis Gillan
Parole Denied for Baker on Tax Evasion Larceny Fraud
Robert G. Baker, a former aide to Lyn Don B. Jonson and ex U.S. Senate secretary, had parole denied after 11 months of a one to three year sentence for tax evasion larceny and fraud. The U.S. Board of Parole also granted Daniel Berrigan a new hearing due to ill health.
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Robert GC
Bobby” Baker
Lyndon B. Jonson
Baker
U.S. Senate
U.S. Board of Parole
Daniel Berrigan
UPI
Money Market Slow in London as Dollar Opens Strong
The American dollar started firm on European markets but trading was slow and hesitant as traders awaited big players. Dealers reported no early signs of speculators buying to profit from the recent currency purchases since last May. Dollar ranges widened signaling uncertainty after the weekend Washington agreement devalued the dollar 7.9 percent against gold.
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London
Washington
Santa Missing From Klaas Yard in Dubuque
Police investigate report from Mrs. Klaas that a seven foot Santa Claus statue was stolen from the Charles Klaas front yard. The figure is valued at 20 dollars and Santa has not yet been found.
Oklahoma campus finds marijuana wrapped as gifts
University of Oklahoma campus police discovered 10 small bags of marijuana hidden around the campus. Chief Bill Jones described the incident with a grim quip about an Easter egg hunt and noted the location near trees and shrubs.
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Norman
Bill Jones
University
Titans Edge Volunteers in Liberty Bowl Thriller
Tennessee, ranked ninth, defeats Arkansas, ranked eighteenth, 14 to 13 in the 13th Liberty Bowl Classic. Curt Watson powers the late drive with 1:55 remaining to seal the win for the Vols.
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Vols
Liberty Bowl
Curt Watson
Tennessee Vols
Arkansas
Turkey Dinner for Jail Prisoners At Aiken County Stockade
Sheriff says 40 inmates at Aiken County jail will dine Christmas Day with turkey dressing cranberry sauce English peas and sweet potato souffle. Meals served in dayrooms with six to eight per table. visitors allowed and a Christmas Eve chapel service planned. A few minor offenders may receive early release.
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Aiken
Paul D. Grant
Grant
Public Safety
Carroll Busbee
Aiken County Stockade
Mackey Scott
Plain of Jars changes hands amid heavy fighting
Forces of North Vietnam and the Pathet Lao recaptured the Plain of Jars in northern Laos after three days of heavy attacks. More than 500 casualties were reported among Thai and Laotian defenders as U.S. air power defended two nearby positions and conducted strikes against enemy forces.
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Saigon
Plain of Jars
Laos
U.S
Vientiane
Weather Delays Rutland Drive Paving Project
Gerald Long state project engineer for the Northern By-Pass blames weather for delays in starting Rutland Drive paving. He notes winter sun angles limit work on a shaded lane and says crews will proceed when a break in weather comes. The $600000 project aims to finish next fall with sand clay priming on the main asphalt stretch left in place.
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Gerald Long
Rutland
Long
Rutland Drive
Your Gift Can Help Others Enjoy Yule
A widow tells The Salvation Army she lives on social security and feels lonely. The Christmas Cheer Program asks for donations to provide extra food for needy families this Christmas. Mail contributions to The Salvation Army P O Box 439 Aiken.
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Salvation Army
The
P.O
Aiken
Cow Loses Nativity Role in Niagara Falls Pageant
A cow bolted during the United Presbyterian church living Nativity pageant in Niagara Falls New York causing traffic tie ups. Officials said the pageant will continue through Christmas night with people lambs and donkeys but no cow.
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Niagara Falls
United Presbyterian Church
Yule Sales Show Increase in Aiken Merchants
Christmas trading brings higher sales and busier shops in Aiken with Maxwell Brothers reporting about a 20 percent jump. Grocers note a holiday lull fading as shoppers stock up on food, and retailers highlight strong toy and clothing demand especially boots for all ages.
Christmas Observance at Aiken Standard Offices
The Aiken Standard will close its business and advertising offices at noon next Friday so staff may observe Christmas with families. Display ads for Friday and Monday papers are due by 5 30 p.m. on respective prior days, classified ads by noon Thursday, switchboard closes at noon, news deadlines remain unchanged.
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Aiken Standard
Truck Stop Blaze Still Under Probe
Sheriff's investigators continue probing a fire that destroyed the Mid way Truck Stop on U S 1 between Aiken and Augusta early Sunday. A burned victim, Tony DeLoach age 23 of Warrenville, appeared at Aiken County Hospital with third degree burns over 50 percent of his body. Officers cannot question him as he is treated in emergency care. Deputies Whitehurst and Bow found the blaze and headed to the hospital to question the victim.
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Midway
U.S. 1
Aiken
Augusta
Aiken County Hospital
Paul Grant
Tony DeLoach
Warrenville
James Whitehurst
Dan Bow
Whitehurst
Vandals Destroying Highway Stop Signs in Aiken
Vandalism endangers motorists as more than 20 highway stop signs are pulled up or knocked over across Aiken intersections. Public Safety Director J C Busbee warns of fatal risks. police to file cases when identity is found. Sheriff Paul Grant notes signs removed in College Acres and urges parents to warn teenagers. Police report about ten car breakins over the weekend in East Aiken near South Boundary Avenue with items left inside.
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Aiken
J.C. Busbee
Paul Grant
College Acres
East Aiken
South Boundary Avenue
Artificial trees may worsen waste disposal versus real evergreens
UW forestry researcher Gordon Cunningham says artificial Christmas trees may mislead buyers about environmental impact. He notes few evergreens come from forests and most decorations come from tree farms, while real trees offer natural recycling benefits.
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Madison, Wis
Gordon Cunningham
University of Wisconsin
Medical Expert To Join Aiken Standard Columnists
Dr. Walter Alvarez, retired physician and noted medical writer, will join the Aiken Standard as a new columnist. He invites letters on medical matters and will share his global knowledge, wit, and experience in forthcoming columns.
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Aiken Standard
Walter Alvarez
Alvarez
Dr. Alvarez
Winter Solstice Brings Warm Spell For Christmas
The article notes the winter solstice arrives at 7 24 am explaining the sun’s distance. It predicts unseasonably warm weather through Christmas with a 60s high in South Carolina and little chance of snow. Forecasters say the mild spell may not last forever.
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Santa
South Carolina
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