Solar energy rises again as efficiency drives research
A three day Atlanta seminar on solar energy hosted by the Southern Newspapers Publishers Assn highlighted the shift from fringe idea to viable option. Prof Samuel V Shelton notes solar will take decades to dent the energy bucket and calls for more efficient conversion systems now. The piece recounts historic views, federal funding limited from 1952 to 1972, and renewed interest amid energy shortages.
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Debby Wendel
Aiken Standard
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Southern
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Albert Sheppard
Sheppard
Georgia Institute of Technology
Florida
California
Jet crashes at Milan airport injuring two
A Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 on Flight 842 from San Francisco and New York crashed in dense fog while landing at Milan Malpensa. More than 100 aboard, two passengers seriously injured, no fatalities reported. A fire started but was quickly extinguished. most passengers walked to the terminal.
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Milan
Italy
Trans World Airlines
San Francisco
New York
Malpensa
TWA
United Resumes Flights as Mechanics End Strike
United Airlines says mechanics ratified a three year contract and will restart 36 percent of flights today, 80 percent by Tuesday, and full operation by Christmas Eve. The carrier had canceled all flights through Jan. 5 during the two week stoppage amid a broader holiday travel disruption including National Airlines.
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Burlingame
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United Airlines
United
National Airlines
Peron Revolt Ends After Four Days in Argentina
The air force announced that rightist officers led by Brig. Orlando Capellini have ended their rebellion against President Isabel Peron after four days. A new commander was named for the 7th Air Brigade at Moron as rebels refused surrender and called for Peron’s removal.
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Moron
Orlando Jesus Capellini
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Susan Ford Skiing Vacation in Vail Ahead of President
Susan Ford, on a six week break from college, skis Sunday on Vail Mountain with friend Brian McCartney as President Ford and Betty Ford prepare to join in the family Christmas vacation. Steve Ford and other Ford family members also ski in separate groups. The President and First Lady plus son Jack are expected to arrive Tuesday.
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Colo
Susan Ford
Ford
Vail Mountain
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Steve Ford
Cret Service
Mike
Gail
Miss Ford
Betty Ford
Jack
Report faults state handling of Attica riot inquiry
A memo by Bernard S. Meyer criticizes New York for unfair treatment of inmates in the Attica riot probe and cites possible prejudicial statements by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. The 1971 siege held inmates from Sept 9 to Sept 13, leaving 32 inmates and 11 guards dead.
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Attica
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
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Pentagon Begins Hiring Freeze Amid Budget Cuts
The Pentagon starts a civilian hiring and promotion freeze affecting over 2000 workers in the offices of the secretary of defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The measure anticipates personnel reductions in the next fiscal year under President Ford's defense budget.
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Pentagon
Ford
Defense Department
Secretary of Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Governor's Granddaughter Dies in Sudden Infant Death
Molly Owen Dempsey, 64 weeks old, granddaughter of New York Gov. Hugh Carey, died Saturday from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Crib Death. Parents listed are Susan Carey Dempsey and Martin Dempsey.
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New York
Molly Owen Dempsey
Hugh Carey
United States
Susan Carey Dempsey
Martin Dempsey
Gem Lake Christmas Light Contest and Alumni Event Tonight
Tonight the Gem Lake area hosts a Christmas light judging and St. Angela Academy alumni contest. The girls game begins at 6 30 with festivities guiding families to view Santas and rooftop displays followed by the boys game.
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Gem Lake
St. Angela Academy
Foxchase Fire Under Investigation in Aiken County
Public Safety Director J Carroll Busbee said a Saturday fire at a Foxchase home on Citation Drive caused over 70000 in damage. Firefighters arrived to an attic and roof blaze and the cause remains undetermined as the Aiken County Sheriff's Department takes over the investigation.
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Foxchase
J. Carroll Busbee
Busbee
Gene Brodie
Citation Drive
Salvation Army Exceeds Eight Thousand Dollar Fund Drive Goal
Salvation Army in Aiken County surpasses its $8,000 goal with a total of 8 397 08. Capt. Fred Carver announced the overage will aid more needy families this Christmas. Donors can still mail contributions to P O Box 439 Aiken. One helped family includes a mother and six children aged three to ten.
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Salvation Army
Aiken County
Fred Carver
Vation Army
Aiken
P.O
Fair Weather Predicted For Christmas In Aiken
The forecast calls for fair weather Christmas Day with no white Christmas in Aiken. A sunny shopping day is expected tomorrow but Christmas Eve could bring a different story with possible showers on Wednesday and Friday. Tonight will drop to the 20s, with tomorrow sunny for about six to eight hours and a high near 50 degrees. The rain chance remains near zero tonight and tomorrow.
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Aiken
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