North Augusta Legion Post renames to Jesse C. Lynch Memorial
American Legion Post No. 71 will officially become the Jesse C. Lynch Memorial Post No. 71 on February 28. A lost dog named Cinder from Crosland Park is sighted near the Jaycee Fairgrounds. callers may reach the Snell family at 648-0926. Thoughts for the day note public office as a public trust and a shared happiness sentiment for Valentine’s Day.
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North Augusta
Jesse C. Lynch
Cinder
Guy Snell
Alfred Street
Crosland Park
Daniel Scott Lamont
Agnew Detail Draws Fire From Moss in House Speech
Rep. John E. Moss charged that Secret Service protection for former Vice President Spiro Agnew is an unfair taxpayer burden. Moss said 12 to 21 agents accompany Agnew to California, while officials cite national security. Agnew traveled to California to attend Jack Benny's 80th birthday event and visit Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs.
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Secret Service
Spiro T. Agnew
America
John E. Moss
D-Calif
House
Moss
Agnew
California
Jack Benny
Frank Sinatra
Palm Springs
Ford predicts economy will be on the upswing by late summer
Vice President Ford told a Lincoln Day crowd that the nation will be “over the hump” by late summer or early fall as economic problems including the energy crisis and rising food prices ease. Agriculture officials forecast food costs to rise into mid 1974 with beef supplies increasing by summer and pork output remaining constrained.
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London
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Meir Popularity Falls After War Poll Results
Premier Golda Meir’s popularity dropped from 65.2 percent to 21.5 percent since the October Arab Israeli war, with Defense Minister Moshe Dayan down to 9 percent in the latest public opinion poll reported from Tel Aviv.
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Israel
Golda Meir
Moshe Dayan
Mrs. Meir
Grain Sales May Double In 74 To Mideast
AP reports a USDA analyst says U S grain sales to the Middle East could more than double in the current fiscal year as tensions from the October war and Arab oil embargo show no effect on shipments. Exports may reach a record $800 million.
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USDA
Washington
U.S
Mideast
Agriculture Department
John B. Parker
Ment
Economic Research Service
Nixon Planned Japan Visit Ahead of Year End
Washington AP report says President Nixon will visit Japan before year end. Japanese Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ohira disclosed the plan after meeting Wednesday with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to set suitable dates, according to U.S. sources.
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Nixon
Japan
Masayoshi Ohira
Ohira
Henry A. Kissinger
U.S
Gas as a Valentine's Day Gift Trend
A satirical look at gas replacing diamonds as a practical Valentine gift amid energy concerns. The piece notes gas may become as coveted as diamonds, with premium options and the risk of overhyped trends, referencing the 1940s era mood and a nod to the Saint Valentine’s Massacre for contrast.
Reconsidering Decision An Cowty Public Librrary
Farmer May Change Mind on resignation from the Aiken County Board of Commissioners after saying he is undecided and seeking counsel from his pastor. He plans to decide by early week, noting a potential special election could cost about $19,000 and affect 45 precincts.
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Edwin E. Farmer
Aiken County
Farmer
Terday
Valentine
Lisa
R.N. Knight of
Aiken
Wendell Hall
Lower Savannah Hears Plan for New 190-Bed Hospital
At a public hearing hosted by the Lower Savannah Regional Planning and Development Council, Hospital Corporation of America outlined plans to build a 190-bed hospital in Aiken County across from the USCA Campus on the By-pass. The cost is projected at 9.775 million with funding from private investment. the facility would operate 24 hours daily and aim to serve all patients.
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HCA
USCA
Aiken County
Lower Savannah
James L. Hammond, Jr
Savannah
South Carolina
S.C
Bill Anderson
Lower
Health Advisory Committee
Bob Robertson
Robertson
House
Senate
Youth Struck by School Bus In Aiken
A nine year old Aiken youth, Tommie Cheatham, was seriously injured when the rear wheel of an Aiken County School bus ran over him at the Tennessee and Redd streets intersection around 7 45 this morning. He was transported to University Hospital and later transferred to Augusta for multiple pelvic fractures and internal injuries. Police say the driver Barbara Jean Garvin faces pending charges as the investigation continues.
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Aiken
University Hospital
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County
Tommie Cheat
Ham
J.G. Cheatham
Mississippi Avenue
Sam Nesbit
Augusta
Tennessee
Redd Streets
Redd Street
Parker
Barbara Jean Garvin
1300 President Drive
Tax Agents To Be Available For Assistance
The South Carolina Tax Commission in Columbia will have representatives in Aiken and North Augusta to assist taxpayers in filing their income tax on specific dates. In Aiken the sessions run Feb 25 March 18 and April 8 at the Chamber of Commerce on Laurens Street. In North Augusta sessions run Feb 26 March 19 and April 9 at City Hall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This service is free.
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South Carolina Tax Commission
Columbia
Aiken
North Augusta
Chamber of Commerce
Laurens Street
City Hall
The
Tax Commission
Mild Weather Continues in Aiken County Blooming Camellias and Azaleas
Mild weather persists in Aiken County with camellias in January and azaleas in March blooming side by side. A 30 percent chance of showers today and tonight, 40 percent tomorrow, and temperatures in the mid 70s.
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Aiken County
South Carolina Legislature Seeks Reform After Poor Ranking
The South Carolina General Assembly, once rated among the worst in the nation, moves to repair its image with a fiscal investigating agency to be answerable to lawmakers. A research council bill and an ethics measure are also under consideration to curb lobbying influence and reveal lawmakers finances.
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South Carolina General Assembly
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