Aiken and North Augusta Share I-20 Ribbon Cutting
Aiken and North Augusta will jointly open the 17 mile I-20 segment from U S 1 in Aiken to U S 25 in North Augusta with state highway officials. The ceremony at 10 30 a m includes Silas N Pearman as dedicatory speaker and aims to boost tourism and industrial sites.
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South Carolina
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I-20 Brings Back Memories
The article recalls that Aiken County hosted the nation s first federal aid road project as Interstate 20 opens nearby. It notes the 1916 federal aid program funded by 20 000 per state, steered by James F Byrnes to his district in Aiken County before the South Carolina highway department existed.
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House of Representatives
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State Highway Department
$390 Stumper Check Ready For A Winner
We are ready to help somebody celebrate the New Year tomorrow with a check for $390. The prerequisite to enter is to beat the Standard Stumper. Deadline passed at noon today, so no winner yet. The prize would brighten any New Year's Eve party.
Resolution authorizes government printing booklet
The Senate, aiming to finish business before the 91st Congress ends, approved a resolution to authorize government printing of a booklet titled Our American Government and How It Works 1 001 Questions and Answers.
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Agnew Family Arrives in Palm Springs for New Year Holiday
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew and family arrive in Palm Springs to spend the New Year's weekend. No public appearances are scheduled. The Agnews, with wife Judy and daughter Susan 23, stay at the Hearst home. They plan to return to Washington Sunday or Monday.
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Eartha Kitt Debuts in London Play Draws Critics
AP reports Eartha Kitt’s London debut in The High Bid as a straight actress. Critics found her lively but business with the role, turning the piece toward materialism and sex rather than the American hunger for Europe’s past, Irving Wardle notes in the Times.
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Public pledge exchanged between China government and army
In Tokyo the Chinese Communist government and the army issued mutual pledges of support signaling strained relations. Premier Chou En-lai issued a state circular urging citizens to support the army and favor army families during the new year holidays and 1971. The army's general political department replied with a circular urging the military to support the government and cherish the people.
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Chou En-lai
Army
Louisville coed sues father over financial support
A 20 year old University of Louisville student who sued her father for cutting off money says she needs financial help more than publicity. New York Family Court ordered the father to resume support or face 30 days in jail.
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Louisville, Ky
University of Louisville
New York
Handlin cites decline of craftsmanship in history writing
Pulitzer Prize winner Oscar Handlin says a decline of craftsmanship has set back historical writing by thirty years. The Harvard American history professor told the American Historical Association on Tuesday that historians have become isolated from linguistic changes since Eliot, Joyce, and Pound.
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Religious Quest Boosts Rock Festivals say Billy Graham
Pasadena Calif RP The popularity of rock music festivals shows that young people are on a religious quest says Billy Graham. We don't realize how serious our young people are the evangelist said describing much rock music as basically religious because it deals with life's most serious ideas. Young people flock to rock festivals Dr Graham told a news conference Tuesday because they are looking for something.
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Inside Today Section Summary Preview
Inside Today highlights comics editorial and TV listings with brief notices on sports scores and headlines. The page includes women’s news, want ads, and community briefs alongside entertainment features.
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Brown Water Navy ends as U S turns over boats in Saigon
In Saigon the United States transfers 125 patrol boats to South Vietnam, bringing total river and coastal craft to 1,500 vessels as the brown water navy era closes. Rear Adm. Tran Van Chon accepts the final boats from Vice Adm. Jerome H. King Jr. signaling the end of U S shore patrols begun in 1965. A few U S advisers remain with the Vietnamese Navy. two U S combat air units stay on.
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U.S. Navy
Meir Outlines Israeli Stand on Peace with Arabs
Prime Minister Golda Meir stated Israel will not concede on the occupied territories nor Jerusalem in any peace accord. She said Israel would rejoin UN peace talks with Gunnar Jarring while demanding defensible frontiers and continued control of East Jerusalem.
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City Council seeks county aid for drainage at courthouse site
The Aiken City Council asks the county to share drainage fixes for the proposed courthouse and office building area. City Manager Roland Windham sent the letter. delegation members saw copies late. The council disputes claims drainage is a city-only issue and cites funding and right of way hurdles.
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Aiken
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Rain and Holiday Slow Sanitation Service
Rain and a long holiday weekend plus two days of rain slow sanitation routes. The department admits being behind but a spokesman says crews have nearly caught up and should be back to normal by the end of the day.
Aiken Standard Heads To Half Holiday For New Year
The Aiken Standard offices will close at noon Friday so staff may observe New Year’s Day with families. Switchboard closes at noon. Classified deadline for Monday is 11 am. Publication continues with the same news and advertising deadlines.
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Aiken Standard
Peace Talks Progress Is Criticized
In Paris United States Ambassador David Bruce said a negotiated settlement of the Vietnam War seemed no nearer today than a year or two ago as the Paris peace talks entered another year. He urged Communist delegates to cooperate to make 1971 a year of peace while both sides blamed each other for stalled progress.
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David KE. Bruce
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Xuan Thuy
Snow Causes Minor Accidents Across SC
Snow fell over a broad stretch of South Carolina on Tuesday triggering numerous minor traffic crashes and prompting the closure of several rural schools. Snow totals ranged from two inches in the Greenville Spartanburg area to traces in Columbia with up to three inches in the mountains, while Rock Hill saw about two inches and many accidents were reported.
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