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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1970

Page

3

Soviet Space Setbacks Highlight Proton Failures

Daytona Beach AP reports US expert Dr. Charles Sheldon II says Soviet space efforts show signs of trouble with large rockets and lunar ambitions. He cites Cosmos 300 and 305 unmanned lunar orbit failures and notes no proof of perfected high energy fuels or successful test firings. He adds a shift toward an earth orbital station after Apollo 8 and questions linkup success of Soyuz 6 7 8 flights.

Daytona Beach Fila Charles Sheldon II Soviet Union Earth Sheldon Science Policy Library of Congress Legislative Research Service America

Senators Oppose Carswell Over Civil Rights Record

Senators Javits and McGovern said they will vote against G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court citing his civil rights record. Public opposition rose to 18 with their announcements and more senators may oppose the nomination.

Washington Jacob K. Javits George S. McGovern G. Harrold Carswell Supreme Court Senate Tallahassee Fla Javits-McGovern Carswell McGovern South Dakota Nixon Abe Fortas Charles E. Goodell Javit New York Phusetts Sennar Brooke Javits Senate Judiciary Committee Georgia

Prime Rate Cut Seen Not Spreading Across Banks Yet

New York AP report notes Lincoln National Bank lowered its prime rate from 8.2 to 8.0 percent effective March 1. Bank officials doubt the cut will prompt immediate reductions at major lenders. Wells Fargo says spread unlikely while loan demand stays strong. Dow rises as investors react to the news.

New York Philadelphia Little Lincoln National Bank Federal Reserve Board Norman Denny Lincoln National Delaware Valley Denny William Butler Chase Manhattan Bank Chase Manhattan Lincoln Wells Fargo Bank San Francisco

Guard Recruiting Drive Aims at Ex-Servicemen in South Carolina

South Carolina Air and Army National Guard launches a March 1 campaign to recruit ex servicemen for one year and to retain current Guardsmen. General Frank D. Pinckney notes cost savings and strengthened leadership from veterans, while accepting non prior service applicants in smaller numbers. Interested veterans should contact Ronnie G. Allen in Warrenville for details.

South Carolina Air and Army National Guard Vietnam National Guard M.gen Frank D. Pinckney Adjutant General of South Carolina Gen. Pinckney Ronnie G. Allen Warrenville

Antidrug Program Planned For Young Students

Laredo Texas will launch a federal funded antidrug program starting in first grade. A $9000 grant financed guides and materials after months of teacher research. Assistant Superintendent Vidal Trevino says early instruction is essential as a physician adviser notes prevention may be too late by junior high.

Laredo, Tex Laredo Trevino

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