Centralized leadership urged for Aiken County schools
A State Department of Education report urged stronger central control and a streamlined board structure for Aiken County schools. It recommends remodeling Jackson High and New Ellenton High, building consolidation, and tearing down Hawthorne Elementary, with advisory councils eliminated and a strong central office.
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Aiken County
Ben C. Rusche
James Graham
State Department of Education
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Graham
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North Augusta High
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Jackson
New Ellenton
Hawthorne Elementary
Phil Kelly
Greendale School
Court Rules Students May Seek Damages For Rights Violations
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, held students may recover damages from school board members who unknowingly violated their constitutional rights. Earlier this year the court also ruled students suspended for even brief periods deserve a hearing, though the form for longer suspensions remains undecided.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Richardson sworn as ambassador to Britain
Elliot L. Richardson has been sworn in as American ambassador to Britain. A White House spokesman dismissed speculation he could become secretary of state if Kissinger resigns, saying there is no validity to such reports.
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Washington (Ap
Elliot L. Richardson
Britain
White House
Richardson
Henry A. Kissinger
Daley Dominates Chicago Primary For Mayor
Mayor Richard J. Daley appears set to win the Chicago primary by a wide margin. GOP challenger John J. Hoeken conceded defeat and his wife Mary Jane said he withdrew from the April general election, ending his bid for mayor. Hoellen also lost his bid for re election to the City Council.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
John J. Hoeken
Mary Jane
Hoellen
Dent Selected as Chief Trade Negotiator for Ford Administration
Washington AP reports Commerce Secretary Frederick B Dent may become the administration's top trade negotiator with ambassadorial rank. The White House reportedly dropped plans to appoint Deputy Attorney General Laurence Silberman to the post. Dent, 53, has served as commerce secretary since February 1973 and led the textile group Mayfair Mills before his government service.
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Frederick B Dent
Ford
Dent
White House
Laurence H. Silberman
American Textile Manufacturers Institute
Mayfair Mills
Arcadia
D.C
Commerce Post
Muhammad, Black Muslim Leader Elijah Muhammad Dies
Elijah Muhammad, 77, head of the Black Muslim movement and preacher of black supremacy, died Tuesday after a month long illness. He led the Muslims for 40 years and was born to a Georgia sharecropper.
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Muhammad
Chicago
Elijah Muhammad
Georgia
Blackbirds Sprayed Again By Army Helicopters And Fire Trucks
In Kentucky near Fort Campbell the Army conducted a second aerial attack on roosting blackbirds. Two helicopters and two fire trucks sprayed the three acre stand with deter gent chemical and water to target about 300000 birds. Lt Col John A Klose said 100000 to 300000 birds roosting in the northern area. If successful this may be the last operation this year.
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FT. Campbell, Ky
John A. Klose
Unusual menu at local restaurant draws diners
A nearby town restaurant advertises a curious menu with flounder fries hushpuppies salad and grits priced at 1.59 claiming to satisfy any appetite though the meal may last all day. WACG FM regrets that a program featuring pianist Josef Hofmann cannot be aired as announced due to a wrong tape. rescheduling is planned.
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Josef Hofmann
Wacg-Fm
Aiken
President Ford seeks aid for Cambodia amid opposition in Congress
The Ford administration asks Congress for 522 million in additional military aid for Cambodia and Vietnam. House Democrats doubt the request will win approval despite Ford warning Cambodia could fall within weeks without aid. A high ranking unnamed House leader and Senate figures express skepticism about securing votes.
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Washington
House
Ford
Indochina
Cambodia
Vietnam
Workers choose reduced hours over layoffs amid unemployment rise
As unemployment climbs, workers from cops to textile workers volunteer to forgo raises or cut hours to keep jobs. Some take a four day week for four days pay. others refuse pay hikes, seeking partial employment.
Clear Skies as Full Moon Strikes Weather Forecast
The weather bureau predicts continued clear skies today and tonight under a full moon. There is a 20 percent chance of rain tomorrow, with temperatures near 65 during the day and a chilly 35 at night. tomorrow's high should again reach about 65.
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Weather Bureau
Lancing Tournament draws 25 plus knights for Triple Crown event
More than 25 lancers will compete at this year's Triple Crown Lancing Tournament, sponsored by the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce. The 1 p.m. Saturday event at Powderhouse Road features horseback musical chairs on a 100 yard course with rings to capture. Three rides per contestant determine winners, with silvers platters awarded to top finishers and best horsemanship. Tickets $1.50 to $2. ages 6–12 $1. available at Chamber of Commerce and local stores.
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Powderhouse Road
Knights
Charleston
Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Bank
Aiken Drug Store
Woodruff’s Drugs
Lominick's
Compromise Talks Over Cambodia Military Aid
Ford argues new aid to Cambodia faces a moral test as Congress debates diverting existing economic aid for military use. Passman supports a reduced amount while warning against full funding, while Mansfield warns that more arms invite more killing and Cambodia must be resolved by Cambodians.
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