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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1969
Page
2
In Manila anti-American demonstrators attacked a limousine carrying U S Ambassador Henry Byroade as Vice President Spiro Agnew and his wife arrived at the U S Embassy. Riot police formed a barrier, used tear gas, and pushed back hundreds of youths from the embassy compound.
A long holiday weekend in South Carolina saw at least fifteen people killed in multiple traffic crashes and four more deaths in fires. Victims ranged from 3-year-old Billy Jackson in Greenville to adults across Berkeley, Newberry, Darlington, and Florence counties, with several vehicle wrecks and two fatal house fires reported.
Funeral services for Mrs Rosa Lee Garvin of Montmorenci were held Sunday at George Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev J T Robertson. Burial followed at Windsor Church Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Ida Mae Woodward of Warrenville a second daughter Mrs Essie Hutchinson of Montmorenci a son James Garvin of Monroe Georgia and a sister Mrs Annie Mae Mundy of Wagener.
Funeral services for Ceet L. Toole were held at George Funeral Home Chapel in Aiken with the Rev. Owens and the Rev. Sizemore officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Old Springs Church Cemetery. Toole, a World War I veteran, retired carpenter, native of Aiken County and member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, left widow Pearl Beasley Toole and several siblings and relatives.
CHEROKEE Ala Residents mourn a second library loss in two years as a weekend blaze also destroys a drug store and a shoe store. About 6000 volumes were lost and damage to the library is estimated around 20000 dollars.
Texas reports the highest railroad mileage of any state in the Union, underscoring its vast network and enduring role in national transit.
The National Safety Council reports 581 holiday deaths over the four day period ending Sunday, below the 800 to 900 forecast due to bad weather. Fatal crashes claimed multiple families across South Dakota Mississippi Wisconsin Illinois Utah as drivers lost control or collided with parked vehicles.
Evangelist Billy Graham attended the Miami Hollywood Rock Festival to reach youth incognito. He wore a false moustache and beard, spoke for about 20 minutes to 2,500 attendees, urged turning to God, and received mixed reactions with some jeering while others listened intently. He praised the generation and noted religious sentiment in some music.
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes every afternoon except Saturday and Sunday from 124 Rutland Drive, Aiken South Carolina 29801. Leased wire dispatches come from the Associated Press and United Press International. Re-publication rights and error corrections are noted.
AEC chairman Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg says 1969 showed both public concern over environmental effects and progress in nuclear power. He notes fewer new plants ordered in 1969, rising costs and delays, but maintains a forecast of 150 million kilowatts capacity by 1980 and outlines a mid-1980s shift to large commercial breeders for abundant cheap clean power.
In Northampton County near Gaston North Carolina three 18 year olds died when their car left Interstate 95 and hit a highway sign at high speed. The victims were William Herman Long Curtis Ray Draper and Willis T Edwards III all of Seaboard. Long operated the car.
The Town of Jackson organized a 12 man volunteer auxiliary police department to direct traffic at ball games and public functions and relieve regular officers. Members include L A McNair R L McClellan Leo Marrs Lewis Malcom Ross L L Hall M F Percival C A Langdon C H Flake Mike Tilley G B Jountg M Kight and John C Lewis.
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