Army wins chance for cheaper MBT 70 tank
Pentagon sources say Deputy Secretary Packard completed review of the MBT 70, signaling a battle tank that is cheaper and simpler. Army expects to cut price from 700000 to about 500000 by removing exotic features such as night firing devices a nuclear decontamination unit and an auxiliary power source.
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Pentagon
David Packard
House
Army
Defense Department
Congress
U.S
Marine Captain Acquitted in Vietnam POW Killing
Capt Robert Poolaw an Anadarko Oklahoma native and holder of the Bronze Star was acquitted by court martial of murdering a Vietnamese prisoner of war near Da Nang after a 62 hour trial. Prosecution claimed he ordered the man left alone and a shot was heard. Only one witness saw the killing.
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Robert W. Poolaw
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Poolaw
Agnew Heads Home After Asia Tour Stop in Hawaii
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew wrapped a three week tour of 11 Asian nations and left Hawaii en route to Washington. After a refueling stop at Travis Air Force Base Calif his Air Force 2 jet was to land at Andrews Air Force Base near the capital. Rogers and a welcoming delegation will greet him. Agnew and Judy stayed at the Kahala Hilton relaxing on Waikiki Beach and playing volleyball. He met Adm. John S. McCain Jr over breakfast, who gave him a message praising troops amid My Lai controversy.
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Kahala Hilton
Far Re
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John S. McCain Jr
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McCain
My Lai
Accused Spy Owen Denied Bail in UK Spying Case
William James Owen 68, Labour MP, was denied bail at Bow Street Court. Chief Magistrate Sir Frank Milton ordered a hearing on January 27 after Special Branch opposition. Owen, director of a travel agency specializing in East Germany tours, is charged under the Official Secrets Act with passing information to a foreign enemy.
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London
William James Owen
Frank Milton
Bow Street Court
Yards Special Branch
Wilson
Labor Party
Owen
Britain
East Germany
Maoism Gains Popularity in Canada Report
The New China News Agency reported that Mao Tse tung teachings are growing in popularity in Canada. It accused the United States of economic exploitation and quoted Canadian progressives studying Maoist thought on imperialism and the cultural revolution.
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Red China
Mao Tse-tung
Canada
Pekings New China News Agency
United States
Mao Tse-tungs
Mads
Miners Seek Disability Benefits After Health Act
Thousands of coal miners and widows in 32 states seek disability payments for black lung after Nixon signs the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Social Security reports 45,209 applications in two weeks across Appalachia and western mining towns.
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Washington
Social Security Administration
Appalachia
Nixon
Aiken Woman Held After Saturday Night Shooting
Aiken police hold Miriam Krisman Smith of 218 York St NE on an open charge in a fatal shooting of James Tillman of the same address. Tillman died at Aiken County Hospital after being wounded by a .22 caliber pistol following a York Street argument. No formal charges yet.
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Miriam Krisman Smith
York St
James Tillman
Tillman
Aiken County
York Street
Do You Suspect Your Child Of Drug Use
Psychiatrists urge parents to understand why teens take drugs and to learn signs of use. Changes in dress, social circles, and personality may signal a problem. Physical signs include marijuana odor, appetite shifts, pupil changes, and paraphernalia.
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Juana
Second Week Of Court Under Way In Aiken County
Aiken County General Sessions Court enters its second winter term week with new petit jurors. Last week yielded two trials, one acquittal and one plea to a lesser charge, while numerous guilty pleas to traffic violations, including driving under the influence, were accepted. The grand jury returned 60 indictments, including six narcotics and six murder counts. Friday's actions included presentments for a county narcotics squad, immediate courthouse construction, and pre trial reform. An investigating traffic and safety committee was named chaired by E Marion Menger with members Christy Seigler and McCorsky. Additional committees cover lawlessness roads schools hospital and other municipal concerns. William Hazel faced house breaking and larceny charges. seven guilty pleas were sentenced.
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Aiken County
E. Marion Menger
Ray A. Christy
Melvin M. Seigler
R. D. McCorsky
Christy
Ted Conlon
Joseph Dyer
John E. Watts
James F. Rowland
Rosalyn Minter
Wilmot Edney
William C. Brown
Ray Lucas
Rowland, Brown and Menger
McCrosky
Seigler
Edna_ Sellers
Phinizy White
J. D. Farmer
John E. Martin
Estelle W. Keen
Renzo Whiddon
Whiddon
Sellers, White and Minter
Joseph P. Dyer
Lucas Ray
Rowland
William Hazel
Accused Pleas Set And Sentences In Local Court
Accessory after the fact to grand larceny David Lowe also known as John David Craven 18 months in prison suspended upon service of six months. Driving under the influence Fred Lewis Bailey one year or 1000 suspended 90 days or 250 with two years probation. Thomas F Nichols four years suspended upon service of 18 months with 18 months probation previous probation sentence revoked. Driving while license suspended Thomas F Nichols 60 days to run concurrent with above sentence Arthur Hay Jr 60 days and 500 suspended 30 days or 150 one year probation.
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David Lowe
John David Craven
Fred Lewis Bailey
Thomas F Nichols
Thomas F. Nichols
Arthur Hay Jr
Legislature May Receive Legalized Betting Issue
South Carolina lawmakers may revive a push for legalized pari mutuel betting at racetracks for dogs and horses. A House vote margin last year shelved the proposal, but a Senate committee study remains on the calendar. Senator Brockington argues the state needs new revenue amid tax increases and tight finances, citing six Southern states that already permit betting and West Virginia's $8 million annual take.
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South Carolina
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Senate
Brockington
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West Virginia
Explosion Kills 18 At Military Academy
A Viet Cong claymore mine in Saigon's Thu Duc Military Academy killed 18 officer cadets and one civilian, wounding 35. casualties included 34 cadets and an instructor. The attack occurred as 150 to 200 cadets began a morning drill six miles north of Saigon.
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Saigon
Thu Duc
Operation April Showers Gains Sparse Public Support
A six county public education effort on crime prevention titled Operation April Showers has drawn only 13 endorsement letters in over three months. Local officials including Aiken judge Howard Williamson and City Manager Roland Windham are among backers, with Barnwell County showing strongest support. The project seeks 60 letters to qualify for LEAP funds totaling about 10 000 dollars with 6 000 federal and 4 000 local in kind aid. Endorsements can be sent to Thomas Medlock in Aiken.
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Savannah
Thomas Medlock
Aiken County
Aiken
Williston Lions Club
Orangeburg
County Public Welfare Department
Israelis Strike Near Cairo and Helwan in Fourth Nile Valley Raid
Israeli aircraft hit targets in the Nile Valley near Cairo and Helwan. The major strike hit Huckstep base 12 miles east of Cairo and an ammo storage area near Helwan. Egypt said it damaged one Israeli Skyhawk. Arafat met Lebanese army commander in Beirut.
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Israel
Egypt
Cairo
Helwan
Nile Valley
Suez Canal
Huckstep
Yasir Arafat
Beirut
Jean Jimein
Hall Drive Breakin Reported
Police report a break in at Dr. W F Prior residence 3430 Hall Drive Saturday night a window screen pried and the window raised entry made but nothing reported missing Sunday afternoon the whiskey store on Park Avenue owned by Anthony Lask was broken into about 250 dollars of merchandise taken lock on front door jimmied detectives V J Ray Carroll Heath and Sgt O W Ray led the investigation
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W.F. Prior
Hall Dr
Park Avenue
Anthony Lask
V.J. Ray
Carroll Heath
Sgt
O.W. Ray
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