Tunisia Libya merger pact collapses in days
In Tunis a pact uniting Libya and Tunisia teeters as President Habib Bourguiba convenes the Council of the Republic to decide its fate after signing with Col. Moammar Khadafy. Bourguiba sacks the Tunisian architect of the accord, Foreign Minister Mohamed Masmoudi, amid swift upheaval.
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Air Force Eyes Public Push Over Missile Test in Montana
In Great Falls Montana the Air Force seeks 26.9 million dollars from Congress to test fire four unarmed Minuteman missiles from Montana bases next winter. The plan would flash four missiles across Montana Idaho and Oregon prompting concerns that debris could fall on residents. Officials faced questions about potential risks during a Monday briefing.
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Ehrlichman Starts New Environmental Law Focus in Seattle
John D Ehrlichman, amid Watergate fallout, begins a reentry with a four person Land Use Group advising real estate developers on environmental protection laws. A trust fund to cover legal expenses supports his efforts as he handles other unspecified matters and faces a dozen pending actions.
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Seattle
John D Ehrlichman
Ehrlichman
Nixon
Mother Says Son Incoherent In Murder Case
Mary Pauline Henley testified at a pretrial hearing that her son Elmer Wayne Henley was hal lucinating and incoherent when she visited him in jail the day after his arrest. Defense argues officers denied him legal advice before statements. Henley, 17, faces murder charges in the sex tortures slayings of 27 youths, including Charles Ray Cobble, 17.
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Houston
Tex
Mary Pauline Henley
Elmer Wayne Henley
Henley
Charles Ray Cobble
Aiken County library faces turmoil as department head resigns
Alex Cord, head of the Refuse Collection and Disposal Department, resigns amid claims of turmoil and animosity among staff. He accuses commissioners Harold Graybeal and Larry Murphy of injecting politics and creating hard feelings, noting direct calls over issues like a trash bin and landfill coverage. County officials discuss Cord's resignation and potential next steps at council meetings.
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Cord
Aiken Coun
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Harold V. Graybeal
Larry Murphy
Man Graybeal
Ronald A. LaCouture
LaCouture
Aiken County votes to release audit letters and end extra audit
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners unanimously rescinded a plan to withhold audit letters and ordered public release of county audit documents. The General Comments letter from December 13 1973 cites deficiencies in accounting procedures across county offices and calls for improvements including lack of uniform policies, few trained bookkeepers, and weak cash and asset controls.
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Carrol Allen
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Wade Brodie
Jo Ann Price
Report on Magistrates Audit Highlights Needed System Reforms
Aiken County officials released audit reports by Cherry Bekeart and Holland criticizing magistrates books. Magistrates Holley Chitty and Delaughter urged a uniform system with new procedures to prevent shadows of wrongdoing and guide bookkeeping reforms.
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Carrol Warner
Hood
W Keith Hood
Jo Ann Price
L. Glenn Holley
Lester Chitty
City to Buy Sweeper at Regular Council Meeting
The Aiken City Council approved Amick Equipment Co. of Columbia’s low bid of 17670 for a street sweeper as the current unit aged. City Manager Roland Windham said buying new and doing the work in house was cheaper and funds are set to replace machines as needed.
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Amick Equipment Co
Columbia
Roland Windham
Windham
Enloe Aluminum Products Co
Odell Weeks
Enloe
Court PA System Malfunctions Probe Delays Use
Cleo Scott confirms the new court PA system will not operate this term due to unforeseen feedback with the recording setup. The issue could delay hearings as technicians seek a fix. Rose Anne Busbee is recovering from surgery, with friends wishing her a speedy recovery. Lt. Gov. Morris shared a Watergate joke with Aiken Rotarians about a spray deodorant that fools others into thinking you are someone else.
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Cleo Scott
Rose Anne Busbee
J.C. Busbee
Earle E. Morris
Aiken Rotarians
Weather Forecast Promises Warm Day Then Cold Night
The town awaits a warm spell with dogwoods and blossoms in sight, but Old Man Winter returns with a forecast of highs near 60 today and upper 40s tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies tomorrow as temperatures hover around 60 degrees.
Grand Jury Foreman Leads Traffic Case Docket at General Sessions
Herbert J. Gladden named grand jury foreman as General Sessions Court opens with indictments and a string of traffic cases. Judge William L Rhodes Jr praises the grand jury while solicitors begin with a case of failure to stop for blue lights. Acquittal handed to Robert C Nobles in a traffic matter as a 63 year old man faced weapon charges with explanations about a public safety item.
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Herbert J. Gladden
Aiken
Southern
Bell
William Luther Rhodes Jr
Grand Jury
Kalmia Plaza
LaVaun Fox
Robert C. Nobles
North Augusta
Rhodes
Ford Successor Forthcoming in Michigan GOP Primary
In Grand Rapids Michigan voters in the 5th Congressional District choose a Republican nominee for the seat vacated by Gerald R Ford. The AP notes a predicted light turnout as four candidates vie in the district's first primary in 25 years after Ford faced no opposition in 1948.
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Gerald R. Ford
Congress
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United Way Sets First Banquet Honors Charter Members
The United Way of Aiken County announces its 22nd annual meeting and first awards and installation banquet to be held January 3 at 7 30 pm at Owens-Corning Club House Highway 215. Charter members receive special recognition as board members and officers for 1974 are installed. Tickets are $4 50 and available at United Way offices Room 330 Palmetto Federal Savings & Loan Building or by calling 648 8331.
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