Nixon Visit Sparks South Carolina Pageantry and Security
President Nixon’s stop in Columbia drew grand excitement in a tightly staged Capitol arrival. The scene featured Sol Blatt in a purple gown, Thurmond and Hollings on hand, CBS’s Dan Rather autographing, and a noteable note by Governor West as Nixon spoke to the General Assembly without notes about the Vietnam ceasefire.
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Dorn urges Sertomans to engage in education efforts
United States Representative W. J. Bryan Dorn spoke to over 1,000 Sertoma Junior High students during Freedom Week and later addressed the Sertoma Club at the Commercial Hotel. He urged community involvement in education and defended private enterprise while opposing socialism and amnesty for flag desecration.
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Wagener Man Charged In Auto Stripping Case
A Wagener man Matthew Landy was arrested on grand larceny charges linked to stripping a car stolen in front of the Aiken County Courthouse by a 14 year old. A 15 year old was also arrested for larceny from an auto related to a pocketbook theft at Laurens and Edgefield. A separate break in occurred at Aiken County Hospital's parking lot.
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Valley extends water tap on fee and sign up drive
The Valley Public Service Authority extended the March 31 deadline for a 100 tap on fee for the Horse Creek Valley water system and expanded participation to Lynwood and Chaffee Hill. Only 55 000 of 95 000 required has been collected to match a 983 000 FmHA loan. May 1 is the final deadline before withdrawal. The project serves Clearwater Heights Steffletown Howlandville Gloverville Johnstown Storm Branch and two new Horse Creek Valley communities.
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Aiken Standard Publication Details
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes afternoons except Saturdays and Sundays. It lists address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801 and box 456. Advertising policy notes AP dispatches and republication rights with corrections offered in the next issue. Rates include 1.73 weekly carrier and 11.60 six months by mail.
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