Lightning and Tornado Strike Williston Area
A severe storm with lightning and a tornado damaged properties in Williston and nearby. Fires sparked by lightning hit Marion Street Baptist Church and Whittle Brothers on Richland Avenue, causing electrical and intercom damage. Mary Anderson sustained injuries and was taken to Barnwell County Hospital for x rays.
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Williston
Aiken
Aiken City
Marion Street Baptist Church
Whittle Brothers
Richland Avenue
Mary Anderson
Barnwell County Hospital
Jobless Benefits Help Steady U S Personal Income
Government figures show a $1.8 billion rise in unemployment benefits in January offsetting a wage decline in private industry. Higher government payrolls and a $2.2 billion increase in veterans benefits boosted total personal income to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.1936 trillion dollars.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Cal
Debt limit raised to 531 billion to fund payroll
Congress approved a 531 billion dollar debt ceiling to cover government payroll and expenses, sending the measure to the White House after a 70 to 20 Senate vote. The ceiling lasts through June 30, 1975, with President Ford seeking 604 billion for 1976.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
White House
Ford
Russell B. Long
Senate Finance Committee
Kissinger Meets Giscard Over Breakfast on Middle East Peace Prospects
Secretary of State Kissinger met with French President Giscard dEstaing for over an hour at breakfast. Kissinger said he reported on prospects toward peace in the Middle East and preparations for a conference between oil exporting and consuming nations. France aims to host the Paris preparatory meeting in late March amid US calls for a united consumer-nation stance before talks.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Kissinger
Washington
Middle East
France
United States
International Energy Agency
Federal Aid To Keep Trains Running
The Penn Central and other northeast railroads would get 347 million in federal aid to operate another year under House consideration. Senate already approved 275 million in grants and loan guarantees. if no House accord, a joint committee negotiates a compromise. House vote on the measure is today.
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Washington
Penn Central
Northeast
Senate
Praying Mantis Eggs Hatch as Spring Arrives
Christina Richardson, a Pinecrest student noted for keeping a praying mantis, now sees her mantis eggs hatching in a glass jar signaling the approach of spring. A break in at the Aiken County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center prompted a local resident to remark about potential future consequences for criminals.
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Aiken County
Christina Richardson
Christina
Pinecrest
Aiken Standard
Aiken County Board Seeks Change In Chairman Selection
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners plans to fund leasing the old Post Office for county offices but removes Probate Court Judge Howard K. Williamson from the plan after objections. Williamson warned the space would be too small and could jeopardize a $20 000 federal grant for new probation staff, while suggesting moving other officials to fit the layout. He also noted Judge Hair and other officials sought different arrangements.
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Aiken County Board of Commissioners
USC Aiken
Family Court
Howard K. Williamson
Thomas F. Williams
Aiken County Court House
Williamson
Carl M Hair
Glenn L. Holley
Veterans Affairs
Lucien J. Hockman
Post Office
Grand Jury Room
Grand Jury
Hair
Harold V Graybeal
Pension Rise Clears Senate in South Carolina
The South Carolina Senate approved a bill to raise retiree legislator pensions from 15 to 26.25 per month per year of service, with increased contributions from 4 to 7 percent of salary. Only Sen. McMillan and Sen. Drummond voted against amid a 34 to 2 roll call.
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Sen
Dennis
Senate
Columbia
South Carolina House
Solons
Gilbert McMillan
R-Aiken
John Drummond
D-Greenwood
McMillan
Democrats Seek Bill To Change County Board Chairman Selection
Five Democratic commissioners asked Rep Irene Rudnick to draft legislation to replace the voter election of the county board chairman with a selection process. Commissioner Forest L. Kirby led the move in a public meeting, urging Rudnick to introduce the bill amending state codes.
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Debby Wendel
County Board of Commissioners
Irene K. Rudnick
Forest L. Kirby
Mrs. Rudnick
Zoning Objections Heard in North Augusta Public Hearing
North Augusta residents objected to rezoning 43.09 acres along Martintown Road from R-2 to R-1 at a public hearing before Mayor and council. A letter from Ira J Beaufort and W H Burkhalter voiced their strong opposition as commissioners signed a counter appeal to change the board chair selection process.
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Eric Higgs
North
Augusta
Martintown Road
Mayro Raymond L. Walters
Ira J. Beaufort
W.H. Burkhalter
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Rudnick
General Assembly
Kirby
Charles W Prosser
Cleve Edmunds
Lucas Ray
LV Davis
Harold V. Graybeal
Ray
Rhea J Burgess
Ralph J
Aiken County Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
REP Budnick
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