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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1971

Page

2

Aiken County Community Calendar Highlights

Local groups publish a dense list of recurring meetings and events across Aiken County. AIKEN CHESS CLUB hosts weekly sessions at Pet Dairy Building, while AIKEN CITY COUNCIL and County boards meet monthly in city hall and Education Center. Public access noted for most entries, with venues including the Lions Hut and Jaycee Hut.

Pet Dairy Highway 215 Aiken Aiken Citizens Advisory Council Aiken City City Hall Park Avenue Aiken Lions Club Lions Hut Highway 19 Aiken Rotary Club Aiken Duplicate Bridge Club Senior Citizens Crosland Drive Aiken Recreation Department Virginia Acres Activities House Whiskey Rd Ace Wagon Club Virginia Adies Langley - Bath Clearwater Jaycee-Ettes Jaycee Hut Bath Ley - Bath - Clearwater Bath Pold Whitney Polo Fibld Meade Avenue Aiken Waek-In Aiken- Barnwell Newperry St Ron Meyers University of South Carolina Marilyn Brown

Aiken calendar highlights spring events and performances

A dense list of local events for Aiken South Carolina with venues and times including the Aiken Senior Men's Club, Aiken Hounds, Spring Fantasy fashion show, AAUW fairs, The Fantasticks at Aiken Community Playhouse, gem and mineral shows, horse shows, harness racing, bloodmobile visits, and concerts. Notable venues include the Commercial Hotel, Aiken Municipal Auditorium, Kennedy Junior High, and Aiken Community Theater. Public invited to most events with reservations required for the theater productions.

Heart Fund Aiken Junior High Belk’s American Association of University Women’s Arts Aiken Municipal Auditorium Aiken Gem and Mineral Society Kennedy Junior High School Gymnatorium Pine Log Road Aiken Owens-Corning Fiberglas Salvation Army Advisory Board St. John's Methodist Church Salvation Army Citadel Gayle Dr P.m American Legion Auxiliary Mayhew Hankinson South Boundary SE

Calley to Speak on War as My Lai Trial Wilts On

Lt. William Calley will testify after defense psychiatrist Wilbur Hamman completes cross examination. Calley’s planned testimony asserts he followed orders to destroy everything in My Lai 4, amid testimony that villagers were killed and combat was chaotic. The trial has heard multiple psychiatrists say Calley lacked intent due to wartime strain.

Calley Wilbur Hamman South China Sea My Lai 4 My Lai George Latimer Salt Lake City Hamman Albert LaVerne New York

Five Die In Weekend South Carolina Traffic Tragedies

The Associated Press reports at least five people were killed in South Carolina road wrecks over the weekend. Sailors Jerry Lancaster and Ken Ferguson, both 24 and 21, from the Charleston Naval Base mine sweepers, died when their car hit poles and a building. Tommy Mitchell Woods, 21, died in Greenville. Luther Leo Amick, 45, of Gilbert, died in a Lexington County two car crash. Pedestrian Ronal Cannon, 24, was struck and killed near Hopkins.

Associated Press South Carolina Jerry Lancaster Ken Ferguson Charleston Naval Base Charleston Tommy Mitchell Woods Greenville Lexington County Luther Leo Amick Gilbert Ronal Cannon Hopkins

Citizen Band Assistance Team To Meet Thursday

The Citizen Band Communication Assistance Team of Aiken County schedules a meeting on Thursday February 25 at 7 30 p m to enlist new members and discuss service plans. Call James Rosier or Herb Williams for reservations and location.

Aiken County James Rosier Herb Williams

Women Voters League backs teachers' pay raise in SC

The League of Women Voters of South Carolina reaffirmed support for raising public school teachers’ salaries to be competitive with nearby states. The stance was voiced during the League’s annual Legislative Day, led by state president Mrs. S. L. Bumgardner, who cited complexities yet urged concerted action.

League of Women Voters of South Carolina League S. L. Bumgardner

Senate probes deeper into PX corruption and military ties

Senate subcommittee led by Senator Ribicoff widens inquiry into bribery and kickbacks involving William J. Crum and overseas club dealings. Retired Brig. Gen. Earl F. Cole testified and was stripped of rank and medals after a 30 year career, prompting his vow to pursue vindication against the army action.

Washington Senate U. S Abraham Ribicoff D-Conn William J. Crum Earl F. Cole Post Exchange System Europe Cole Army

Power Squadron Brings Boating Course To Aiken

The Savannah River Power Squadron offered its Piloting boating course in Aiken marking the squadron's 15th CSRA year. Registration remains open for Monday night classes at 7:30 p.m. at the Armory.

Aiken Savannah River Power Squadron CSRA Army Reserve Training Center George Tuer Congress Midland Valley Country Club

Aiken Community Concert Association Plans Membership Drive

Members meet at 7 30 p m in the Heritage Room of Farmers and Merchants Bank to set plans for the annual drive held in March. The gathering will review the concert schedule and distribute drive details to participating members.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press United Press International Aiken Community Concert Association Farmers and Merchants Bank

Calley lawyers admit My Lai shootings in conflict remarks

Medina quotes the defense saying Calley’s lawyers have admitted the defendant shot civilians, reflecting a claim tied to the My Lai incident and ongoing legal proceedings.

Calley

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