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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1971

Page

8

Helpful Pharmacy Drugs Can Be Effective Killers

Richard A. Sunkel stands in the back room of his drugstore where prescriptions are filled. The article notes the shift from homemade remedies to packaged medicines and highlights the abundance of amphetamines and barbiturates alongside other drugs. It contrasts legitimate medical uses with misuse risks and mentions industry changes to packaging to reduce costs.

Richard A. Sunkel Sunkel Armenean

Television Speaks Out In Conservation Move

New York AP reports two TV programs raising urgent conservation alarms. Elephant Country on NBC shows dwindling African herds due to drought and man made drains and fires in Kruger Park. ABC’s Everglades special highlights Florida swamp draining and canal plans, noting birds drop from 12 million to 50 thousand.

New York Marlin Perkins Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo NBC Africa Arthur Godfrey America: the Everglades ABC Florida Cliff Robertson Kruger National Park Man Godfrey Everglades Jacques Cousteau Bill Burrud Animal World Perkins Wild Kingdom

Miners Build House From Rack Waste at Treasure City

During the 1870s silver strike at Treasure City Nevada two miners built a dwelling from racks at their claim. After the mine waned they sold the house for seventy five thousand dollars in silver mined from their claim.

Treasure City Nevada

Eight Die In Weekend Accidents In South Carolina

The Associated Press reports eight people died in South Carolina traffic crashes over the weekend. Victims include Vickie S. Eddins 20 of Pelion in a one car crash near Pelion, Jane P. Watts 39 of Columbia in a head on collision north of Columbia on US 1 that also killed Everett F. Stockman 55 of Columbia, Robert Blunt Sr. of Brunswick New Jersey in a car truck crash near Summerton, Charles E. Beckham 20 of Heath Springs in a four car crash near Kershaw, John Stasney 44 of Elgin in a wreck near Camden, Audrey H. Frederick 28 of Chester in a crash 11 miles east of Chester, and Richard W. Hinkle 17 of Myrtle Beach in a one car crash north of Myrtle Beach.

Associated Press South Carolina State Highway Patrol Vickie S. Eddins Pelion Jane P. Watts Columbia Everett F. Stockman Robert Blunt Sr Brunswick N.J Summerton Charles E. Beckham Heath Springs Kershaw John Stasney Elgin Camden Audrey H. Frederick Chester Richard W. Hinkle Myrtle Beach

Training by the Book

A stern training regimen uses high ropes and strict drills to forge linemen. Supervisors require workers to perform tasks under pressure with near blindfolded focus, emphasizing discipline, detail, and leadership to ensure safety and efficiency.

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