Second American Girl Questioned In London Arms Probe
Security police seized a second young American woman for questioning in London on arms smuggling and terrorism ties. Scotland Yard said she is a known associate of Allison Thompson, an 18 year old Santa Barbara waitress held with two male friends. The unidentified traveler arrived from New York and remained under questioning at London Airport. A politician and the Times urged the government to charge Thompson and the two Muslim men.
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Santa Barbara
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Gyroscope Gets Close Attention on Skylab 3
At Space Center Houston AP Skylab 3 flight controllers monitor a misbehaving gyroscope. If it fails mission may be shortened. Erratic readings since early flight likely due to lubrication, similar to a prior gyro failure. Alternate control could keep station aloft for 26 days but experiments would be curtailed.
Lawyer St. Clair Joins Nixon Watergate Defense
Boston lawyer James D. St. Clair has joined Nixon’s legal staff to assist on Watergate defense. White House sources could not confirm if he would replace J. Fred Buzhardt or indicate Buzhardt’s departure.
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Boston
James D. St. Clair
Nixon
White House
St. Clair
J. Fred Buzhardt
Buzhardt
Student Loses Bid for Reinstatement at Medical College
Jeffrey Tope, a former Medical University of South Carolina student, loses his request for a temporary injunction to reenroll. He pleaded guilty to possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and received a three-year probated sentence. He argues officials promised no suspension. The judge denied the reinstatement bid pending his multi million dollar suit.
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Tope
Protection Asked For Coast
The South Carolina General Assembly will be asked to approve legislation to protect coastal areas from piecemeal development. The State Coastal Zone Planning and Management Council agreed to sponsor legislation to shield tidelands and inlets from uncoordinated growth.
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Columbia
South Carolina General Assembly
State
DST Starts Sunday as Clock Change Sparks Local Debate
Mothers in Aiken County voice concerns over the daylight saving time shift proposed by the Nixon administration. Parents worry about dark bus rides for students and doubt energy crisis benefits while school schedules remain unchanged for now. Schools say no local policy changes yet.
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David Gossman
Boardman Road
Woodbine
Aiken
Aiken County
Ted Willis
Aiken County Education Board Seeks Re election Plans
The filing deadline for the three open Aiken County Board of Education seats is January 16. Chairman Eugene England says time remains for candidates to enter. Incumbent Reginald Boyleston of Salley plans to run again after 12 years on the board. Ben Rushe undecided, will announce early next week.
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Aiken County
Reginald Boyleston
Salley
Boyleston
Guest enjoys ocean roar over city traffic at Hilton Head
A guest at Elmer and Mary Jo Wilson's Hilton Head condo heard traffic but later realized the sound was the ocean's roar. Some guests paid as much as $90 a day to hear the surf, while a proverb about happiness and friends is cited.
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Elmer
Mary Jo Wilson
Hilton Head
Turf Editor Writes Steeplechase Series for Aiken Standard
Whitney Tower, Turf Editor of Sports Illustrated and Aiken Prep and Harvard graduate, writes four article series on steeplechase racing for The Aiken Standard from material gathered on a European trip. A condensed version appears in Sports Illustrated January 14.
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Tower
Aiken Prep
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Aiken
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York
Aiken County Schools Face Gas Shortage Amid Fuel Allocation
County officials report an allocation of 248000 gallons of fuel oil for January February and warn sweetening gas supply remains uncertain as buses and maintenance rely on timely delivery. Superintendent Willis notes expected three day shortage without extra fuel while Weeks cites only one week of supply.
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Aiken County
Ted Willis
Worley
A Foggy Day In Aiken County Prompts Umbrellas Up
Aiken Countians faced London like fog with heavy drizzle. Forecasters predicted 80 percent rain today, 50 tomorrow, and lower odds Sunday, then clearing by Tuesday as colder air moves in. Highs ranged around 60 today, with cooler 40s ahead. Tonight's lows near the 30s as fog shut down flights in Augusta and Columbia.
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Augusta
Atlanta
Columbia
Delegation Hearing Probes Milk Prices and Gun Control in 1974 Session
About 20 residents attended a North Augusta public hearing with Sen. Gilbert McMillan and Rep. Marshall Cain to discuss the 1974 General Assembly agenda. Topics included reapportionment, gun control, rising milk prices, education funding, taxation, fuel costs, and energy, with calls for fiscal restraint and quicker adjournment.
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Aiken County
Gilbert McMillan
Marshall Cain
Irene Rudnick
Cecil Collins
Cain
General Assembly
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