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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1970
Page
8
A cryptogram style puzzle shows Across and Down clues with hints on letter substitution. The page includes a quote cryptogram and the subtitle Yesterday's Cryptoquote reading I AM MOST FOND OF TALKING AND THINKING THAT IS TO SAY. TALKING FIRST AND THINKING AFTERWARD.
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism began accepting applications for vacation cottage reservations at state parks from June 1 through Labor Day. The deadline is March 1. Cottages are located at Oconee, Pleasant Ridge, Table Rock, Cheraw, Poinsett, Santee, Givhans Ferry, Myrtle Beach, Edisto, and Hunting Island parks. The Santee Fisherman’s and Vacation Village at Santee State Park is excluded. Apply by mail with preferred park and date choices. drawings occur soon after March 1.
The National Severe Storm Forecast Center confirms 1969 had 66 tornado deaths and 607 twisters, the lowest toll since 1963. Factors cited include cool early weather, Skyward warnings, and pure chance, with no major U.S. cities hit and most activity in the Tornado Alley from Texas to Ohio.
South Carolina savings and loan associations showed a decline in 1969 based on figures from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Greensboro. The state’s 70 associations posted a net savings gain of 73 million, mortgages totaling 242.5 million, and savings now at 1.3613 billion with about 520 thousand investors.
A National Catholic Reporter satirical column humorously chronicles church oddities from readers and bulletins. The Best of Cry Pax collects selections with editor notes, aiming to entertain while questioning ecclesiastical quirks.
A local IRS column answers common questions on 1969 tax forms. Topics include where to obtain forms, head of household eligibility, selecting a tax preparer, where to mail returns, overseas extensions, Medicare premiums deductions, and filing requirements for dependents and servicemembers.
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