Candidates Make Points In Senate
In Columbia AP Republican Sen Gilbert McMillan of Aiken defends Nixon on school integration while Democratic Sen Earle Morris of Pickens gains praise for a drive to grant free hunting and fishing to youths under 14. Morris, 41, plans to announce as Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
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Back Issues Of Monday's Paper Still Available
Aiken Standard announces a pictorial report on the Tricentennial kickoff sold out with remaining copies at 10 cents each on a first come first served basis. Copies may be obtained at the Circulation Department desk in the Aiken Standard building at 124 Rutland Drive. Other back issues are available.
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Mrs Nixon to Tour Five Campuses in Volunteer Drive
Mrs Richard M Nixon will visit five college campuses March 26 to boost volunteer student activities. She plans to encourage youth involvement after announcing the itinerary with a previous trip canceled by illness. The stops include Michigan State University Lexington Kentucky University of Colorado Boulder School of the Ozarks Point Lookout Missouri and University of Cincinnati Ohio.
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Panetta Sidelined Under Pressure Not Forced Resign
Washington AP reports Leon E. Panetta, then 31, resigned from HEW civil rights post amid White House and congressional pressure. HEW Secretary Robert Finch says Panetta could have stayed, noting Finch had previously talked him out of quitting months earlier.
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Dixie Senators Fight Courts Over Busing in Desegregation Debate
Southern lawmakers pressed to strip federal courts of power to order busing for integration as the Senate resumes debate on an education bill. An Ervin amendment would bars courts or federal agencies from mandating busing while Stennis won a major civil rights victory backing a uniform national policy. Observers call the measures largely symbolic but aimed at pressuring the North to slow integration nationwide.
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Split Verdict in 1968 Convention Riots Case
In Chicago the government wins a split verdict against seven men accused of inciting violence at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. All seven are acquitted of conspiracy, two are clear on a second count, and five are convicted of crossing state lines with intent to cause riots. Defense lawyers will seek higher court review on the law used for conviction.
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Bomb Threat Clears National Archives Complex
A telephoned bomb threat prompted evacuation of maintenance staff at the National Archives the FTC and the Justice Department buildings in Washington. No bombs were found.
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New Fashions Display Planned At Bridal Fair
The Aiken Standard invites readers to a Bridal Fair on February 26 at 8 p.m. Local merchants and consultants will display ideas for wedding preparations. Highlights include new bridal fashions from the international House of Bianchi and formal wear for the groom and wedding party.
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Egyptian planes press siege along Suez Canal
Egyptian planes attacked Israeli positions along the Suez Canal for the third day, with Israel reporting no casualties. A pilot known as Phantom One was hailed in Cairo after a recent downing, while U Thant and Jarring pursued revived peace efforts amid US Soviet tensions over a ceasefire.
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Youth Fined $100 in Obscene Film Case
An 18 year old Aiken County youth pleaded guilty to possession of an obscene film and was fined $100 in City Recorder's Court this week. Police withheld the youth's name due to a broader investigation. Det. V. J. Ray said the case extends beyond a local situation. The youth had allegedly tried to sell the film to a soldier in a pool hall. the soldier confiscated it and later testified without charges.
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Duke Endowment Grants Funds to Carolinas Hospitals
Duke Endowment announces 1 829 264 dollars in 1969 70 appropriations to 59 hospitals and 16 child care centers in North and South Carolina. Aiken County Hospital gets 5 093 dollars for operating expenses under a program tied to free care days and shared costs for Chicago and Ann Arbor services. The endowment will reduce costs to hospitals by 10 percent annually to Sept 30.
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Duke Endowment
James R. Felts
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County
48 Hours Of Attacks On Laotian Front End
U S B52 bombers resumed targets in South Vietnam after 48 hours of heavy Laos strikes. All 75 SAC bombers in Southeast Asia were diverted to Laos to hit North Vietnamese depots and the Ho Chi Minh trail. In Saigon sources said missions continued but not at their peak earlier in the week.
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Aiken County Eyes Commission on Alcoholism and Drugs
A bill introduced Tuesday by Reps. Clyde F. Strom George H. Grant and Elden Jones would create a five member county commission on alcoholism and drug problems appointed by the governor. The panel would study needs propose priorities provide counseling facilities report annually to the delegation and coordinate with state and federal agencies. The measure aims to give the county a legal entity to work with agencies and accept private contributions.
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Aiken County
Clyde F. Strom
George H. Grant
Elden Jones
Salvation Army seeks long term Cub Scout leaders in city
The Salvation Army Citadel seeks a Cub Master and at least three den mothers to lead a Pack of about 20 boys. Capt. Marvin Brame notes frequent changes in assistant officers, urging community commitment. Pack meets weekly while Troop 401, led by Richard Limburg since January, has 15 to 20 Scouts and a new advancement board.
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