Former Justice Harlan Dies at 72 in Washington
John Marshall Harlan, a Supreme Court justice renowned for opposing the use of law for social reform, died of cancer at 72 in a Washington hospital. He retired 18 years into a 31 year career. William H. Rehnquist will replace him on Jan. 7. He was surrounded by Justice Potter Stewart, his daughter, and sisters.
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Washington
John Marshall Harlan
Supreme Court
Nixon
Harlan
William H. Rehnquist
High Court
George Washington University Hospital
Potter Stewart
E.H. Dillingham
New York City
Stewart
Rockefeller weighs fifth term amid New York fiscal crisis
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, in office longer than any current governor, indicated he might seek a fifth term in 1974. He dismissed rumors of a vice presidential or cabinet post and said he aims to stay governor until the state's fiscal crisis is resolved, noting 13 years of work to improve the state.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
Rockefeller
UPI Telephoto
Birth rate drops to one of history's lows
The Census Bureau reports a preliminary birth rate of 17.3 per thousand for 1971, down from 18.3 in 1970. About 3.59 million births are estimated, with final figures due early next year. demographers note the decline may reflect a longer trend despite expected population growth.
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Washington
Census Bureau
U.S
Savannah to Get Nuclear Ship for Maritime Museum
The Nuclear ship Savannah, once a 100 million white elephant, will return to Savannah next month to join a planned maritime museum at the Eisenhower Peace Center. Savannah won the bid over four private firms for the deactivated vessel from the Maritime Commission, aided by Rep. G Elliott Hagan. It will be brought from Galveston, Texas on January 12 to highlight the U.S. merchant marine.
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G. Elliott Hagan
D-Ga
Galveston
Tex
U.S
America
Veteran film actor Bruce Cabot released after radiation therapy
Hollywood AP reports Bruce Cabot, 67, former star of King Kong, has been released from Loma Linda University Medical Center after radiation treatment for lung and throat cancer. A hospital spokesman said he was in satisfactory condition and had been admitted October 26 in critical condition.
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Bruce Cabot
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Cabot
Muskie Eyes Early Wins to Lock Convention Delegates
Maine Senator Edmund Muskie holds a press conference at Sugarloaf as he and his family spend the holidays. He plans to win early primaries and lock up delegates before the Miami Beach convention. A formal candidacy declaration is set for January 4, 1972 in a nationwide address.
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Maine
Edmund Muskie
Sugarloaf
Muskie
Miami Beach
UPI
Tradition Says That Tree Must Go
Christmas trees line Aiken curbs as a long standing ritual dictates removal before January 1 to avert bad luck. Fire officials warn dry firs pose fire risk. while some families already use artificial trees others delay disposal until New Year’s Day.
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Aiken
Aiken Fire Department
Public Safety
Carroll Busbee
Busbee
Highway 19
Dietzel Considering Pro Job in Denver Talk
South Carolina coach Paul Dietzel is in Denver to discuss a potential offer from the Denver Broncos. Dietzel says no official offer has been made or accepted, and he awaits formal contact.
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Columbia — University of South Carolina
Gamecock
Paul Dietzel
Denver
Colo
Denver Broncos
Dietzel
University of South Carolina
Three U S Planes Lost In Five Day Raids Over North Vietnam
The five day air campaign near the demilitarized zone ends with three U S planes reported lost and five fliers missing or rescued. North Vietnam claims fourteen U S planes down and pilots killed or captured as U S forces attack MIG bases radar sites and depots within eighty miles of Hanoi.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
U.S
Tonkin Gulf
Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
British to Leave Malta Over Base Price Dispute
London reports Britain will pull forces from Malta after Prime Minister Dom Mintoff demanded 46.8 million dollars annually for army navy and air force bases. Maltese reaction ranged from shock to speculation of Soviet payoff as police go on alert.
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Britain
Malta
Dom Mintoff
Mediterranean
NATO
Mintoff
Greater Aiken Chamber Annual Meeting Set
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on Thursday January 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St John United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Ed Hiles of the Georgia Savings and Loan League will speak on Whats Happening to the Spirit of America. Citizens of the Year will be announced and gavel exchanges and director recognitions will occur. Tickets are $6.50 and available from the Chamber.
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Greater Aiken
Carl Littlejohn
Capt
Thomas Cundiff
Nixon and Brandt end summit with goodwill pledge
The Nixon Brandt summit in Key Biscayne ends with broad promises of cooperation and a pledge to stay close in international relations. Nixon announces former Secretary of the Treasury David M. Kennedy will be the new U.S. ambassador to NATO, signaling a strengthened European role.
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Willy Brandt
Biscayne
UPI
Key Biscayne, Fla
Treasury
David M. Kennedy
U.S
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Florida White House
Kennedy
Brussels
Welcome New Year with Extra Cash Puzzle Prize
A New Year promotion offers a chance to win 250 dollars. Readers are invited to try the new puzzle appearing in Friday's paper, with the teaser promising a slim dime could yield the prize.
Aiken Holiday Hours For Banks Post Office And City
New Year schedule in Aiken shows banks closing at 1 p.m. tomorrow and reopening 9 a.m. Monday. The Aiken Post Office window service runs 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow, then closes Saturday and Sunday and opens Monday morning. City offices close tomorrow and reopen Monday. Aiken Standard offices close at noon tomorrow.
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Aiken
Endurance Feats Through Time Flag Football Marathon Benefit
Feature traces endurance challenges from flagpole sitting to dance marathons and new 72 hour Flag Football Game at Eustis Park Field raising funds for the March of Dimes. It recalls the 1920s 30s craze and its social impact including fame hardship and occasional marriages born on the floor.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Eustis Park Field
New York World
Biggest North Vietnam attack ends after deep penetration
The United States announced the largest assault on North Vietnam since the November 1968 bombing halt ended at 3 36 p.m. today. A damage assessment is underway and more details will follow.
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North Vietnam
U.S
War Dead Count Hits 7 Year Low in Vietnam Casualties
SAIGON AP The US Command reported one American killed in action last week the lowest weekly toll in nearly seven years. Five Americans died of nonhostile causes and 29 were wounded. South Vietnamese headquarters listed 287 government troops killed 633 wounded and 14 missing last week.
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U.S
UPI
Saigon
Vietnam
Chester Hanson
U.S. Command
Aiken County Eyes Purchasing Officer Post
A bill to create an Aiken County purchasing officer will be introduced when the S C House reconvenes on Jan 12. Rep Julian Dunbar says the plan would appoint a six year officer by the county board and delegation with the officer handling all county department purchases and boosting funds for monthly expenditure ads in the county newspaper.
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Aiken
S. C. House of Representatives
Julian Dunbar
Dunbar
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