Turner Faces Tough Questions On CIA Nomination
Adm Stansfield Turner Carter’s second choice to head the CIA may be questioned by senators who prefer a civilian yet no strong opposition is noted. Senate leaders say hearings date undecided as Turner, commander in chief of Allied Forces in southern Europe, awaits confirmation after Theodore Sogren sen withdrew.
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Washington
Adm
Stansfield Turner
Carter
Central Intelligence Agency
Dan
Turner
Senate Intelligence Committee
Allied
Europe
Theodore Sogrensen
Senate
Gas Woes May Return Next Week As Shortage Edges In
Government forecasts warn the cold wave and gas shortage could worsen next week with up to 1,567,000 people out of work. Some relief comes as interstate pipelines receive new emergency gas under Carter’s act with 380 million cubic feet per day already flowing and 175 million awaiting completion.
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Washington
Provi
Carter
Federal Power Commission
GM Has Big Year For Profits
GM issued its strongest financial results in history with net profits of 2.9 billion on 47.2 billion in sales for the year. The company surpassed the 1973 record and doubled 1975 profits as sales and earnings grew significantly.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
FEC Studies Proposals on Campaign Spending Limits
The Federal Election Commission debated proposals to raise federal campaign spending limits for presidential nominees who accept government funds. A staff report notes possible increases to 25, 30 or 35 million dollars, with no firm recommendation.
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Washington
Federal Election Commission
FEC
Governments Seek Bomb Plans From Princeton Student
John A. Phillips a 21 year old Princeton University student says two foreign embassies Pakistan and France asked him for information from his 34 page term paper on building an atomic weapon. He refused both requests and notified the CIA. He argues that basic physics knowledge could enable building a bomb and that most information and materials are publicly available.
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Princeton
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Princeton University
John A. Phillips
New Haven
Conn
Washington, D.C
Phillips
CIA
Johnny White Sees Long Life Hint In Pensacola Jail
The article quotes Johnny White, serving a two month jail sentence in Pensacola Florida for a liquor law violation, stating two worldly preoccupations beer and whiskey. He predicts turning 102 in March and offers life guidance about respect and eating well, while cautioning about women and drinking. It also references U.S. postage history from three cents in 1919 down to two cents in 1932 and eventual rises to ten cents by 1975 with 13 cent stamps printed.
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Johnny White
Pensacola
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Johnny
Gas Crisis Prolonged With No Firm Release Date
The natural gas curtailment for local industries may extend into March as weather and transport variables delay releases. Graniteville and United Merchants plants report continued use of propane with limited recall of workers and production at 60 percent. Officials expect no change until gas supplies are released, while questions trigger calls for investigation by several congressmen.
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Southern Natural Gas Co
Starke
Graniteville Company
United Merchants
Jerry Johnson
Gregg
Johnson
United Merchants and Manufacturing
Owens- Corning Fiberglas
Guy N. Thompson Jr
Robert A. Hrubala
Owens-Corning
Banquet Plans Area Crusade With Bill Glass Guest
A banquet at Millbrook Baptist Church launched formal planning for the Greater Aiken Area Crusade set for September 4 11. Former Browns defensive end Bill Glass spoke as Crusade Director Bill Carson outlined committee representation and a slide film on planning, urging all area churches to appoint reps.
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John Sharkey
Greater Aiken Area
For Christ
Bill Glass
Glass
Cleveland Browns
Millbrook Baptist Church
Bill Carson
Carson
Rotarian Talk Emphasizes God and Self-Discipline
All-Pro football star Bill Glass told the Rotary Club at the Ramada Inn that God equips people to succeed and urged setting worthwhile goals. He cited his Baylor and pro career, urged mental as well as physical focus, and highlighted overcoming adversity through determination.
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Bill Glass
Rotary Club
Glass
Ramada Inn
Greater Aiken Area
Crusade For Christ
Baylor University
Texas
Cleveland Browns
Dale Edison
San Diego Chargers
San Francisco
Experts Urge Revival of Limited Flu Vaccination Program
A panel of medical and scientific experts urged Health Secretary Califano to lift the nationwide moratorium on flu shots and allow limited voluntary inoculations for the elderly and chronically ill. They recommended private doctors supply the A Victoria and Hong Kong B vaccines, citing the potential loss of life from an outbreak and acknowledging past swine flu concerns.
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Washington
Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Califano
Miami
Hong Kong
A-Victoria
Florida Nursing Home
Aiken Area Sees Warmer Spell Amid Cold Nights
The Aiken area expects milder weather with highs near 50 tomorrow and in the 60s Thursday and Friday. Nights stay chilly with lows around 20 tonight and in the 30s tomorrow night and Thursday night. Rain is not expected through tomorrow.
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Aiken
Hollings to Keynote Banquet at Aiken Chamber
Sen. Ernest Hollings will keynote the Aiken Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at Millbrook Baptist Church. He is a Charleston native and USC graduate, elected in 1966 to fill the late Son Johnston's unexpired term and later re-elected.
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Ernest Hollings
D-S. C
Aiken
From Long Underwear To Fireplaces Arkenites Fighting Cold Weather
In Aiken Yankee fishermen say nip and tuck through cold winters with a brandy nip and extra blanket. Locals recall thermostat battles and near freezing moments while visitors note warmer weather with remarks likening it to spring.
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Aiken
Steelworkers Choose Between Establishment and Militant Leader
PITTSBURGH AP The United Steelworkers select a new president from an establishment candidate or a militant rank and file leader in a vote that could shape the future direction of the national labor movement.
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Pittsburgh
United Steelworkers
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