Aiken Triple Crown Events March Schedule
Aiken hosts a series of Triple Crown events from March 3 to March 25. Parades, dances, polo matches, a lancer ball, lancing tournament, harness races benefiting the Cancer Society, horse shows, hunt meet, and a hunter show fill the lineup with venues including Fermata Club Whitney Field Aiken Mile Track and Hitchcock Woods. Notable titles include Miss Triple Crown Laurie Forstner and events at Powderhouse Polo Field and Two Notch Road.
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Whitney
Aiken Hunt Meet
Aiken
Whitney Polo Field
Peace talks progress reported in Paris on Vietnam
In Paris at the 13 party Vietnam conference the United States and North Vietnam said they had a wide measure of agreement on terms for an international declaration to underpin peace. Robert J. McCloskey the U S delegation spokesman said differences remain but are expected to be resolved by Friday the conference closing date.
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Robert J. McCloskey
Wholesale Food Costs Rise After Dollar Devaluation
The New York Times reports wholesale food prices jumped in the first full week after a 10 percent dollar devaluation. Broilers rose 10 percent, pork bellies 8.5 percent, whole hogs 4.4 percent, cattle carcasses 2.3 percent, wheat 12.1 percent, and flour 6.5 percent, linked to higher export demand.
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Newsmen Subpoenaed in Watergate Break-in Cases
Eleven reporters officials from The Washington Post The Washington Star-News The New York Times and Time magazine were subpoenaed for testimony and notes by Republican attorneys in three civil suits tied to the June 17 1972 break-in at Democratic national headquarters. The indictments charged seven men with conspiracy burglary and illegal wiretapping. five pleaded guilty and two were convicted.
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Watergate Complex
Egypt seeks ICAO punishment for Israel over plane shootdown
Egypt will request the International Civil Aviation Organization to punish Israel for the Libyan airliner shot down near the Suez Canal last week. The ICAO began a four day meeting in the UN General Assembly chamber with quick talks expected.
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Governor Ford Calls Nixon Budget Cuts a Mockery
Gov Wendell Ford of Kentucky blasted Nixon budget cuts as a mockery of goals to avoid tax increases curb inflation and shift responsibility to the states. He spoke for Sen Edmund Muskie's inter governmental relations subcommittee and signaled a three day Democratic push during governors meetings.
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Wendell Ford
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Draft Lottery Set March 8
Washington AP report explains a standby military draft lottery will be held March 8. Although unlikely anyone will be drafted, the Selective Service System will assign lottery numbers to men reaching age 19 in 1973, specifically those born in 1954.
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New Ellenton Horse Controversy Described as Circus
In New Ellenton the town council pushes an ordinance banning horses in residential areas while supporters call the dispute a circus. Former mayor Gene Rollins and W P Sutton face warrants for keeping backyard horses and seek jury trial and delay to appeal at the March 12 council meeting.
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New Ellenton
James Eubanks
Horace Grant
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W.P. Sutton
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Ment
Robert Johnson
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Aiken Forecast Sees Mild Weekend With Clouds and Sun
The U S Weather Bureau expects tonight to be clear with a low in the mid 30s and tomorrow partly cloudy with a high near 60. Rain chances are 30 percent today and drop to 10 percent by tomorrow, with northerly winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Vail
U S Urges North Vietnam to Release More POWs
Saigon reports United States calls on North Vietnam and the Viet Cong to proceed with immediate POW releases. North Vietnam had halted releases citing cease fire obligations. The U S delegation notes liaison flight issues and says 422 Americans remain captive as of now.
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Veterans To Get SS Credit Under New Law Change
Aiken expands Social Security credits for veterans 1957 to 1967 service. Wage credits of 100 dollars per month of active duty will boost benefits without payroll deductions. If eligible, contact any Social Security office for assessment and updated payments.
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A. Duane Day
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City schedules three new buildings with phased completions
City Manager Roland Windham announced a phased plan for three new municipal buildings. The Public Works Center leads, followed by the Recreation Building at Virginia Acres Park on April 15, 1974 and the Public Safety Building on September 15, 1974. Bidding for construction is to be completed by September this year.
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Leash Law Urged by Aiken Resident at City Council
Aiken woman Mrs. Heyward Blackwell urged council to adopt a leash law saying it helps dogs and owners, noting local editorial criticism of Columbia's leash law and urging stricter pet care and supervision. She described her own dog kept on a leash and cared for along with her six children.
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Columbia
Rising prices and parade mule headline weekend events
Mrs J W Larson notes jelly price hikes across two months adding to concern over rising costs. Saturday's Triple Crown parade features Lou Cassels' mule Exxon with rider Stanley Bennett and couture by Barbara Chapman. Agnes the mule returns, guided by George Stribling and ridden by Miss Aiken.
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Brandy Road
Barbara Chapman
Couturiere
Lou Cassels
Exxon
Brass Spitton
Stanley Bennett
Agnes
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Joan Cooper
Allied Gulf
George Stribling
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