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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1974

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Bull Wrestles Runaway Bull Home After Golfing Holiday

Local tale follows Heyward Evans as he lures his father's runaway bull back from Mitchell Shopping Center to Palmetto Golf Course where it plays a round solo. The bull then visits the Fermata Club and St. Angela Academy in a humorous Charleston style escapade ending with light confessions and a note on meat prices.

Heyward Evans Mitchell Shopping Center Palmetto Golf Course Fermata Club St. Angela Academy Msgr George Lewis Smith Msgr. Smith

Meir Faces Hurdle as Dayan Rebuffs New Cabinet

In Jerusalem premier Golda Meir grapples with forming a coalition as Defense Minister Moshe Dayan refuses to join the cabinet. Meir nears an accord with Labor Alignment and the National Religious Party, while Dayan protests military preparedness during the October Arab attack.

Jerusalem Golda Meir Moshe Dayan

Poor Nations Face Economic Collapse Without Aid

About 30 poor nations with 900 million people face economic collapse unless other countries help pay their higher food and oil bills. The Overseas Development Council study cites nations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America including Chile, Uruguay, and possibly the Philippines, with India and Bangladesh among those affected.

Washington Africa Southeast Asia Central America Chile Uruguay Philippines Overseas Development Council India Bangladesh

Balloonist aims for Africa after Europe bid fails

An Alexandria, Virginia man attempting the first balloon flight from America to Europe may instead reach Africa. The National Weather Service said upper air jet streams push him far south of his planned route, predicting arrival near Dakar, Senegal, by Wednesday afternoon.

Washington Alexandria, Va America Europe Africa Dakar Senegal The Weather Service

Congress Faces Spotlight and Media Power Balance

Sen. Lee Metcalf told opening hearings on Congress and mass communications that Congress cannot protect liberties or check presidential power while the president enjoys nearly unlimited access to the news media. He warned a public lacks a strong congressional voice without better media engagement.

Washington Senate House Committee Congress Lee Metcalf

Students Leave Concordia Lutheran Seminary

Dis sident students quit the Concordia Lutheran Seminary campus in St Louis after a month long dispute over the suspension of President Dr John H Tietjen and the mass firing of 40 of 50 faculty who refused to end a class boycott The student statement denounced the dismissals as un Christian and immoral and said they would seek ministry education elsewhere.

John H. Tietjen Seminary Board of Control

Nuclear leak at San Onofre called minor

The San Onofre nuclear plant near San Clemente reports a minor water leak in its primary cooling system. Officials say the issue surfaced after the plant resumed full operation on January 23 following a three month idling due to a turbine blade failure that damaged the emergency cooling system.

San Clemente, Calif San Onofre White House Plant Atomic Energy Commission San Clemente Sun

Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton to split team

Country duo Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton will end their partnership on July 15, Wagoner announced. Parton said the breakup was Wagoner’s idea and he felt she was ready to go solo, while Wagoner praised her readiness and expressed happiness in helping her prepare for this day.

Nashville, Tenn Porter Wagoner Dolly Parton Wagoner Dolly Miss Parton

Bank Robbery at Salley Bank by Ski Masked Bandits

At about 9:30 yesterday morning two armed men wearing ski masks held six people at gunpoint inside American Bank and Trust Co in Salley and fled with an undetermined cash haul. Bank President Ira F Gleaton described the raid and said no one was injured as victims were forced to lie on the floor. The FBI is leading the investigation with agent Clarence Grooms stating they are still hard at it.

Gleaton Federal Bureau of Investigation Aiken FBI Clarence Grooms

Drainage Discussed In N. Augusta

North Augusta city council tackled ongoing drainage problems raised by Knollwood and Pineview Estates residents. Mayor Walters admitted planning failures and said a three member team was formed with Harold Graybeal’s county commission to seek solutions with the planning and zoning commission and building official.

North Augusta Knollwood Pineview Estates Summerfield Raymond Walters Aiken Walters George Nelson

Rain Abates as Aiken Sees Sunny Temperatures

The forecast notes near zero rain today in Aiken with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 60s. Tonight will be clear and cooler with lows in the upper 30s. Thursday brings increasing clouds and mild warmth with highs in the upper 60s.

Aiken

Langley Eubanks Set For March 5 Run Off In El lenton

A Democratic primary in Ellenton produced run offs for mayor and council seats. Carl Langley Jr. led with 278 votes, J M Eubanks had 240, and Gene Rollins 124. For council, Don Jarrett 280, Earl Martin 277, and W A Russell 277. Lilian Hammack 195. Party officials plan a Saturday meeting at the Civic Center to elect officers for two years. Gene Whitman is current party president.

New Ellenton Carl E. Langley Jr J.M. Eubanks Dan Morris Morris Civic Center

Odd-Even Plan Begins Tomorrow in South Carolina

Gov. John C. West announces a voluntary odd-even gasoline plan to take effect at 6 a.m. Thursday with the threat of nationwide rationing if uptake is poor. Charleston dealers back the plan while Charleston already tests it. ministers praise cooperation and calls for a 25 percent consumption cut.

West Columbia South Carolina John C. West Jennings Charleston David Harter A. Baron Holmes John Drummond D-Greenwood Drummond Gov. West

Half Full Part Of Plan For Gasoline Purchases

Gov. West outlines a voluntary plan for South Carolina motorists to curb gasoline shortages. Proposals include refueling only when tanks are under half full on odd or even days, with Sundays open for all, and personalized tags counted as odd. Stations should post open or closed signals and aim to distribute gallons evenly.

West Columbia South Carolina John C. West

20 States Get More Gas S C Omitted From List

The Federal Energy Office ordered oil companies to send extra gasoline from their stocks to 20 states with shortages in February. The plan intended relief at stations but its impact remains uncertain. South Carolina was not granted an additional allotment under the new order.

S.C Washington Federal Energy Office FEC South Carolina

West to Protest Gasoline Allotment Omission

Gov. John C. West says he will send a representative to Washington to protest South Carolina being left off a list of states getting extra gasoline. Energy adviser Baron Holmes will present the protest to William Simon, the federal energy czar, Tuesday's announcement noted.

Columbia John C. West Washington South Carolina Baron Holmes William Simon Federal Energy Czar

Aiken Jaycees Add Three New Members at March Orientation

The Aiken Jaycees welcomed Larry Croppell Steve Piper and Ron Scott into the group with an orientation on Jayceeism led by National Director Larry Ricks. Also upcoming First Ladies of Heart benefit by the Aiken Women's Board starts tomorrow and runs through Saturday. John Glenn’s 1962 orbital achievement highlighted in Today in History. Al and Mrs Payne’s kerosene fueled return trip from Tennessee ends in Aiken after an out of gas stop in Columbia.

The Aiken Jaycees Larry Croppell Steve Piper Ron Scott Jaycee Larry Ricks First Ladies of Heart Aiken Women’s Board Aiken County Heart Unit Clarence Jolly John Glenn Earth Cape Canaveral Atlantic al Payne Tennessee Columbia

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