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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1977

Page

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Carter backs Begin stance on West Bank and peace ties

President Carter says some Arab leaders told him they would not object to a peace settlement with a U S guarantee of Israel security. He supports Begin's refusal to back Palestinian state on the West Bank and Gaza and notes Begin's right to station troops as a negotiating position.

Washington Carter Middle East U.S Israel Menahem Begin West Bank Jordan River Begin Egypt Anwar Sadat Gaza Strip Amman Jordan

Carter Begins Warsaw Visit Aimed At Broad Friendship

President Carter lands in Warsaw marking his first Soviet bloc trip since backing human rights. Talks with Edward Gierek likely downplay rights to win influence, as Carter appears to address three Polish historic shrines in a gesture of reconciliation.

Warsaw Poland Carter Soviet Bloc Kremlin Communist Party Edward Gierek

South Carolina Farmer Struck at Columbia Market

A SC farmer was struck by a truck early today at the Columbia Farmers Market. Minutes later several farmers allegedly climbed onto a truck hood and struck a trucker in the face. Sheriff Powell said merchants reported fear but described the area as quiet and promised protections for safe access to businesses.

Associated Press South Carolina Columbia Farmers Market Richland County Frank Powell Powell

Wealthy Columbus Widow Sixth Victim In Serial Slayings

Kathleen Woodruff 74 widow of former University of Georgia coach Kid Woodruff was found dead in her Columbus home. Police say the intruder entered via an unlocked rear window and beat and strangled her, possibly with her scarf, marking the fifth female victim in three months in a quiet west Georgia neighborhood.

Columbus, Ga Georgia Kathleen Woodruff Woodruff University of Georgia George Woodruff Sr Columbus

Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Likely to Run for Governor

A Christmas card from former congressman Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn shows a calendar with June 13 circled, hinting at a gubernatorial bid. Dorn was Democratic nominee in 1974 but lost to Republican James B. Edwards. The piece also notes Clemson fans planning a New Year’s Eve victory party in Jacksonville, with adjustments if results disappoint.

Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn Dorn James B. Edwards Clemson Jacksonville Tigers

Parker Hearing Delayed Again by LIN SMITHWICK

A preliminary hearing on charges against Irwin Parker was postponed again in a magistrate court. Judge Lester L Chitty has denied Parker's bid for a venue change amid claims of potential prejudice. The case links Parker to an unlawful building burning and stems from a business split with Earl Glover.

Lester L Chitty Irwin Parker Parker Chitty General Sessions Court Klyde Robinson Robinson Franklin D. Beattie Richard P. Wilson South Carolina Wilson Beattie Earl Glover Glover Attorney General's Office

Riegel Textile Donates to Hopeland Gardens Project

Riegel Textile Corporation funds Hopeland Gardens Touch and Scent Garden with 6000 dollars for five yearly 1000 dollar installments. W.H. Thurlow presents the first tranche to Friends treasurer Thomas F. Maurice as city officials revise the plan to place multiple blind stations and revamp the path surface for accessibility.

Thomas F. Maurice Friends of Hopeland Gardens W.H. Thurlow Riege Textile Aiken Lin Smithwick Friends of Hopeland Gardens Riegel Textile Corporation Friends Organization Friends Thurlow Maurice Riegel City of Hopeland Department of the Interior Roland H. Windham Windham

Carter Starts 6 Nation Trip Focusing On Energy

President Carter departs Andrews AFB for six nation visits in Poland Iran India Saudi Arabia France and Belgium. He ties the trip to energy policy urging Congress and the public to act, says the journey will test U.S. leadership and human rights commitments. He meets Polish leaders in Warsaw and plans a live news conference in a Communist country.

Washington Carter Andrews Air Force Base Poland Congress Iran India Saudi Arabia France Belgium Soviet Union United States Warsaw Edward Gierek Tehran Jordan Hussein Middle East

Valley Men Die in Wreck on Duncan Road Near Clearwater

Two Horse Creek Valley men Charles Durant Koon 48 and Ernest Eugene Carroll 39 were killed instantly when their car struck a tree on Duncan Road four miles east of North Augusta near Clearwater. The driver was Koon of Warrenville and Carroll of Langley. The car reportedly was speeding around a curve before the crash. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Posey Funeral Home.

Clearwater Horse Creek Valley Duncan Road North Augusta S. C Highway Patrol Charles Durant Shorty Koon Cloudman St Warrenville Ernest Eugene Carroll Cemetery Hill St Langley Pearline Koon Posey Funeral Home

Weather Outlook for Aiken County Warms, Rain Likely

Forecasts predict warmer weather with possible rain for Aiken County. After a low near 17 last night, temperatures will rise only to the 30s tonight, and tomorrow’s high is expected to reach the 50s.

Aiken County

PLO Jordan Reject Peace Plan Amid Iraqi Opposition

The PLO and Jordan reject Israel backed peace terms promoted by Carter. Iraq is reported ready to join hardline Arab opposition to the talks. A blast near Netanya killed two and wounded two as Palestinian guerrillas claimed responsibility, widening regional tensions.

Yasir Arafat Palestine Liberation Organization Jordan Israel Carter Iraq Cairo Jerusalem Israel Radio Netanya Tel Aviv Popular Democratic Front Beirut Middle East PLO Mahmoud Labady

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