Washington Birthday and cookies spark Secret Service clash
A humorous local note recalls Pat Harris of Anderson being stopped by Secret Service near the state house asking about a tin box. He opened it to reveal cookies baked by Mrs Harris for President Nixon, a moment that amused the witnesses. The item ends with a lara about Washington's birthday and a tongue in cheek remark on Congress scheduling a long weekend.
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Anderson
Secret Service
State House
Congress
George Washington
Food prices rise 2.1 percent in January
The Labor Department reported a 2.1 percent jump in overall food prices in January the largest month to month rise since 1951. Grocery store food costs rose 2.5 percent the biggest monthly increase since 1952 when home food prices were first tallied.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon Plans Tax Reform and Welfare Bills
President Nixon said he will urge Congress to pass a tax reform bill and propose steps to ease the property tax burden on elderly Americans. He also announced plans to seek measures to improve unemployment compensation, raise the minimum wage, strengthen private pensions, and reform transportation systems.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Fighting Continues In Laos After Cease-Fire Began
In Vientiane the AP reports North Vietnamese and Pathet Lao forces captured two towns in southern Laos after the noon cease-fire, while attacking government positions south of the Plain of Jars. One source cites massive violations.
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Pathet Lao
Laos
Plain of Jars
Israel Attention Turns on Libyan Airline Shootdown
The Libyan Boeing 727 was shot down by Israeli forces after it refused to land near Suez Canal facilities. More than 100 people died with 105 to 112 aboard and nine survivors initially reported, later two women among them dying. President Nixon sent condolences to Libya and Egypt while a Lebanese paper criticized his stance.
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Libya
Egypt
Suez Canal
Gold climbs to $83 an ounce in London record run
In London the price of gold rose $3.63 at the opening to a new all time high of $83 an ounce. The metal has surged nearly $15 since the U.S. currency devaluation last week, a large shift from its typical weekly small moves.
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Europe
U.S
FDA Move to Approve DES for Emergency Birth Control
The Food and Drug Administration plans to authorize the drug DES for emergency use as a morning after birth control. Eligible emergencies include rape or incest, enabling rapid access to the medication.
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Washington
The
Food and Drug Administration
Judge Rules Flip Wilson Not Father of Baby
A Superior Court judge ruled that comedian Flip Wilson is not the father of dancer Mabel Robinson's eight month old son. The decision, made by Judge Harry L. Hupp, was based on evidence presented in the case. Rosylin Taylor had previously said she and Wilson planned to marry in about six months, as they visited her parents in Redding.
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Diahann Carroll Weds Las Vegas Merchant
Actress Diahann Carroll married Las Vegas businessman Freddee Glusman in a Wednesday night ceremony. It is her second marriage, with Glusman running a chain of clothing shops under his name.
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Kennedy Gets City Health Post Questioned by Supervisor
San Francisco supervisor questions the hiring of Joseph Kennedy III age 20 son of Robert F. Kennedy for a city health department post. He was hired by Dr. Francis Curry the city health director.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Francis Curry
Countries Issue Joint Communique Aims at Liason Offices
Washington and Peking announce creation of official government liaison offices in both capitals to speed up normalization and expand trade. Henry Kissinger says offices will handle all non formal diplomatic matters with full diplomatic privileges but not imply full diplomatic relations.
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United States
China
Peking
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
Protection costs rise as crime fears drive home security
A nationwide push toward home defense sees Americans spending millions on locks alarms and alarms and devices with costs ranging from two dollars to over a thousand. Public Safety Director J C Busbee endorses thumb bolt locks while police tap into federal grants to boost protection under the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration.
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Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Washington
Weather turns colder with lows in the 20s tonight
Clear skies bring sharp temperature drop as lows fall into the low 20s with a near zero chance of rain. Tomorrow will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s and lighter winds as conditions ease.
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Tomor
Bill To Outlaw Posters Approved In Aiken County
Aiken County moves to ban campaign posters on public rights of way with a misdemeanor charge and up to $100 fine. The bill, introduced by Rep. Cecil A. Collins, passed both chambers and awaits governor approval. Existing posters are exempt. local bans in Aiken and North Augusta remain in place.
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S.C. General Assembly
John C. West
Cecil A. Collins
Aiken
North Augusta
Collins
Delega
Tion
House
Senate
Development Center Marks One Year Of Growth
The Adult Development Center celebrates its first year with 25 clients, many who could not hold a pencil initially. Now the group makes clothes, leather crafts, wood items, and various gifts, reflecting broad progress since opening with five participants.
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Reward Offered for Murder of Julie Widgeon
Augusta union offers 1000 dollars for arrest and conviction in the killing of 15 year old Julie Widgeon at Ludlow Lake near Belvedere. The fund, plus a union boost, raises total to 2275 dollars for information leading to conviction.
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Old Church Property Purchased By Bank in Aiken
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Aiken announced the purchase of the old First Presbyterian Church property at Park Avenue and Laurens Street for 115000 dollars. The Wyman House will be removed for employee parking, with plans to move bank operations into the church education building and leased offices. The move supports downtown Aiken growth and the bank’s leadership in the area.
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Laurens Street
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James D. McNair
Wyman
Hoods Lane
Aiken
Office of Economic Opportunity
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