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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1975

Page

12

Tense mood at Spring Valley High amid mediation talks

Principal John H. Hudgens reported a tense mood after 25 black students refused to attend classes and a 200 student crowd gathered outside. He foresees probation for several youths and notes mediation with 25 black representatives and dialogue with the student council to address grievances, including black representation on cheerleading and council posts.

Columbia Spring Valley High School John H. Hudgens Hudgens Cit Richand H.E. Corley Spring Valley

York County School Boycott Ends With New Protest Planned

York County parents end a 16 day school boycott but announce a continued protest by boycotting downtown businesses. They oppose the school board action transferring colors and mascot to the new consolidated school set to open in August. Hickory Grove High and York High will close when the new school opens.

YORK York County York High School Hickory Grove High Hickory Grove York High

DuPont Appointments Made at Savannah River Plant and Lab

DuPont announces a wave of management changes at the Savannah River Plant and Laboratory. William J. Mottel becomes general superintendent of Works Technical, succeeding Dr. William P. Bebbington. Robert Maher and John A. Porter assume new superintendent roles in Seperations Tech and related sections. The Security Department is renamed Security and Safeguards with Robert M. Radford leading. Ivan R. Smith becomes energy administrator. New divisions form under Environmental Sciences and Separations Chemistry with several named successors.

William J. Mottel DuPont Savannah River Plant SRP Laboratory SRL Mottel William P. Bebbington Kenneth W. French Robert Maher John A. Porter Savannah River Laboratory Maher Works Technical Security Department Security and Safeguards Department Robert M. Radford Ivan R. Smith Thomas C. Evans Radford John P. Maloney William M. Taylor Lucian W. Fox David A. Ward Fox Everett B. Sheldon du Pont Ice William H. Hale Jr Porter

Goren On Bridge from The Chicago Tribune 1975 analysis

In this bridge column by Gore n and Sharif, South plays a 3NT contract after a spade lead. The article analyzes the defense and shows how East should shift to hearts with the nine of hearts to unblock the suit, illustrating why returning partner’s suit blindly can fail.

West Declarer East South Jack

FBI chief urges stricter handgun penalties nationwide

FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley calls for tougher penalties for crimes using handguns and stronger enforcement of local state and federal handgun laws. He cites 858 officers killed 1964 73 and 613 deaths from handgun use. He supports banning Saturday Night Specials and insists only compliant individuals should possess handguns.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Clarence M. Kelley FBI Kelly Kelley

Gardening firms report record seed demand for 1975

Major seed companies Gurney, Shumway, and Burpee say home gardening boomed in 1974 and remains strong as inflation and high food prices boost orders for vegetables. They anticipate shipments exceeding a million pounds of seeds in 1975, with tomatoes corn beans carrots and peas topping beginner gardeners lists.

Keith Price Gurney Seed and Nursery Co Yankton D.D Alice Gillette R.H. Shumway Co Rockford, Ill Jerry Kantor Burpee Seed Co Philadelphia Price Gurney

Dent Firm Merges Forming West Columbia Law Partnership

Former White House aide Harry S. Dent of Columbia merges with Kirkland Taylor and Wilson, creating Dent Kirkland Taylor and Wilson. The new firm operates from offices in Columbia and West Columbia with a principal office in the West Columbia Granby Law Building.

Columbia White House Harry S. Dent West Columbia Kirkland, Taylor and Wilson Dent, Kirkland, Taylor and Wilson New West Columbia Granby Law Building

Springs Mills to close 17 plants for one week

Springs Mills Inc will shut 17 of its 20 North and South Carolina textile plants for one week starting February 24 affecting about 13 000 employees. The layoffs hit the Consumer Products and Apparel Fabrics divisions as first wholesale shutdowns, with Mullins and Monroe plants remaining open on a five day schedule.

Fort Mill Springs Mills Inc North South Carolina Consumer Products Apparel Fabrics Springs Robert L. Thompson Thompson Chester Fort Lawn Kershaw Lancaster Laurel Hill Biscoe N.C Mullins Monroe North Carolina

Demo Chief Fowler Seeks PSC Expansion to Nine Members

Columbia AP Donald Fowler chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party proposes expanding the State Public Service Commission from seven to nine members to include a woman and a black. He framed it as his view, not party policy, and noted current re-election races while favoring two at large appointees.

Columbia Donald Fowler S.C. Democratic Party State Public Service Commission Democratic Party PSC Fowler General Assembly Commission

ERA Defeat Sparks Show of Affection in Georgia

In Atlanta the Georgia General Assembly rejected the Equal Rights Amendment 33 to 22 as NOW officials said the fight in the state is likely over. Supporters blamed Mormon opposition and fears of family breakdown for stalling ratification which would require four more states to join.

Atlanta Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Mormon

Governor Should Appoint PSC Members Says Harvey

Lt. Gov. Brantley Harvey backed Gov. Edwards idea that Public Service Commission members be appointed by the governor with Senate approval. He urged the PSC to study setting a range on reasonable utility returns and praised the legislative process while noting past Senate clashes over appointment powers.

Harvey PSC Senate

Jericho on View At Library Reference Room

The Aiken County Public Library displays Jericho by James Dickey and Hubert Shuptrine in the Reference Room, a prose poetry and art collaboration praised as a thing of beauty. Also available are This Land Is Mine by Frances Casey Kerns and The Richlands by Agnes Sligh Turnbull, both set in distinct landscapes.

Aiken County Pennsylvania Richlands Agnes Sligh Turnbull Jericho

Carolina Commander to Speak at Salvation Army Banquet

Lt Col George Marshall division commander for North and South Carolina will speak at the Salvation Army annual banquet on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Millbrook Baptist Church. Tickets are 4 dollars. awards include Christmas Bell Ringers trophies and music by the Aiken Corps Bass Ensemble.

Salvation Army George Marshall North South Carolina Salvation Army Advisory Board Fred Carver Aiken Aiken Corps Millbrook Baptist Church

4-H Motor Bike Club Visits Atlanta Track

Members of the 4-H Motor bike Club traveled to Atlanta for an indoor short track professional motorcycle race at the Omni presented by Road Atlanta. Eighty racers competed for the championship as Gary Hunter rode as a participant and Ricky Burn served as his pitman.

Atlanta OMNI Road Atlanta Gary Hunter Ricky Burn Hunter Kenney Roberts Mike Gerald Paula Moody Lorie Selby Glen Garvin Benjie Miller

Home Gardens Interest In Aiken County Grows

County Extension leader notes rising home garden interest as spring nears. Readers Sid Hayes and Harry Tibbs seek gardening information. call 649-6671 for guidance. Clemson program features performance tested bulls with strong gains. 56 bulls in sale February 19. Advice on liquid fertilizer pricing and hot cap technique for tomato protection.

Aiken Sid Hayes Harry Tibbs North Augusta Clemson University Aiken County

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H. B. Farmer Red River Gorge Stanton W. J. Mottel Environmental Sciences Clark H. Ice Goren Charles H. Goren Omar Sharif The Chicago Tribune South West North East United States Harry Dent’s Law Firm Spring Mills House Auth Carolina Home Gardens Clint Smally Banks Mill Road Robert Williams Williams Singapore Sir Stamford Raffles CINE Waar Walt Disney Productions Technicolor Walt Disney Presents Seme Dixie Burt Reynolds W.W Dixie Dancerings Veng Conny van Dyke Jerry Reed Ned Beatty Art Carnty Tom Emee Steve Shagan Monneee Stan Canter Thomas Rickman Wee Ghrusin Mark Cinema Poul
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