Cairo Peace Talks Enter Christmas Summit Phase
The Cairo preliminary conference ended its first phase and paused until a decisive Christmas summit between Israel’s Prime Minister Begin and Egypt’s President Sadat. Eliahu Ben-Elissar said disagreements remain but areas are defined while Sunday talks between Begin and Sadat will determine the next steps.
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Anwar Sadat
U.S
George Sherman
Carter Journey Faces Plains Farmer Protest
President Carter, during his Christmas vacation in Plains Georgia, acknowledges crop disasters in some states and announces policy changes aimed at helping farmers gain a decent living though he cannot promise profits. A planned Friday protest by striking Sumter County farmers includes tractors and vehicles, recalling a previous tractorcade in November.
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Negotiators delay energy plan action to next year
Congressional negotiators failed to win support for Carter's natural gas pricing compromise. Only two of eighteen conference committee delegates indicated any backing, and sponsors said full committee approval will require more time.
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Border-to-Border Freeway Opens Near Atlanta
The first border-to-border freeway Interstate 75 opens from Marietta to the northwest of Atlanta with President Carter praising the route. Dignitaries including Gov. George Busbee, Brock Adams, Tom Moreland, and Bert Lance attend the dedication in cold winds as the four-lane highway is unveiled.
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Hostages Beat Gunman To Death At Subic Bay Bank
At Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines, male hostages beat to death a Filipino gunman after he threatened to burn a pregnant woman. The attack ended a 48 hour captivity inside a small bank building, according to a Navy spokesman.
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Four coaches to lead in Aiken basketball classic at USC Aiken
USC Aiken coach Lew Perkins says four "nuts" will coach in the Aiken Kiwanis Basketball Classic starting tonight at USC Aiken. Mars Hill College coach Jack Lytton dismissed being a nut, but Perkins says the remark fits the fraternity. A Laurens Street philosopher notes a sweater is for a child when mother feels chilly.
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Wayne Earhardt
Wofford
Lander College
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Barksdale
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Monetta
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Up and Down Weather Forecast for Aiken Area
Forecast calls for roller coaster temperatures in Aiken with a low in the upper 20s tonight and a high in the low 60s tomorrow. Rain chances stay nearly zero and the extended outlook shows fair weather through Christmas with highs mostly in the 50s.
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Kiwanis Classic Opens With USC Aiken Leads
USC Aiken hosts the inaugural Kiwanis Basketball Classic with Alderson Broaddus Mars Hill and Wofford joining USC Aiken. Six seniors from the four schools highlight a young field as action begins at 7 p m with two games and a 9 p m follow up.
Carter's $25 Billion Tax Cut Proposal Draws Congressional Interest
President Carter's proposed $25 billion tax cut draws early support as a reasonable start. Senators Muskie Ullman and Long weigh in noting potential changes in Congress. The plan would cut rates for individuals and businesses and replace exemptions with a personal tax credit, with details to be refined on Capitol Hill.
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Timmerman Predicts Good Year for Graniteville Firm
Graniteville Company president Robert P. Timmerman told a Pinnacle Club gathering that the firm faces a solid year ahead though warned of clouds on the horizon from tariffs imports and regulatory agencies. He cited strong denim demand while noting lower cotton fiber prices due to a bumper harvest and a robust textiles market overall.
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Aikenite Charged In Theft Case
A 19 year old Aiken man Tommie Howard is charged with grand larceny of a vehicle armed robbery and multiple forgery counts. He surrendered in Atlanta and was extradited to Aiken where he awaits trial. A pickup was recovered at the Atlanta Airport after a theft from Triangle Pontiac.
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Tommie Howard
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Route 5
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Buell Chavis
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New Ellenton
Donations Stream In For Salvation Army Aid
Arkenites donate over 308 dollars to Salvation Army as Christmas relief helps a mother and two children. The mother, out of work due to surgery, relies on 40 dollars weekly from health insurance while her kids lack support. A landlord reduced rent and light bills were paid to prevent service loss as the family nears surgery.
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Christmas sales rise as merchants report higher demand
Area merchants say Christmas sales are up over last year with shoppers buying more expensive items. Lionel Smith notes strong demand for luxury coats and natural fabrics while Le Grande's reports corduroy suits and slacks selling well. Ida Wolf and others praise overall gains though some declined to name specific bestsellers.
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