FBI Keeps Files on Congress Denies Misuse Claims
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley acknowledged the bureau maintains files on members of Congress containing unsubstantiated information volunteered by the public but denied improper solicitation or misuse. He said information is collected only when lawmakers are subjects of investigations or when a background check is requested for suitability for nomination to executive or judicial positions.
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Washington
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Kelley
Backfire Bomber Spurs New Phase in Nuclear Talks
U S intelligence reports Russia has begun deploying a new long range supersonic bomber code named Backfire. A small number have appeared at a Soviet air base in southwest Russia and a Black Sea naval base. The move could sharpen disputes and affect final U S Soviet arms limitation agreement.
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Washington
U.S
Russia
Black Sea
Clemency call to thousands of draft dodgers before expiry
Charles E. Goodell urged thousands of draft dodgers and deserters to sign up for the amnesty program before it expires in 10 days. He said over 100,000 are eligible and many do not know it, as board members canvass cities nationwide. Henry Schwartzchild of the ACLU criticized the plan as demeaning and advocated unconditional amnesty.
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Washington
Charles E. Goodell
Goodell
Henry Schwartzchild
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Schwartzchild
Iraq Denounces Arab Terrorists Seized Orly Hostages
Iraq denounces three Arab terrorists who seized 10 hostages at Orly Airport. Iraq says gunmen were later arrested in Baghdad. A French jetliner that rescued the hostages landed in Baghdad after a long flight and fuel concerns.
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Paris
Iraq
Orly
Baghdad
France
Dalkon Shield recalled after 14 deaths and infections
A.H Robins Co. orders off its Dalkon Shield intrauterine devices amid 14 deaths and at least 219 infected abortions. The Richmond firm instructs sales staff to collect devices and issue refunds. About 2.2 million U.S. and 800,000 international users affected.
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Washington
A.H Robins Co
Richmond
United States
GM Rapped For Failures In Notifying Car Owners
The government accuses General Motors of refusing to notify owners of about 816000 older model cars of safety defects. One suit targets 1965 1966 Chevrolets and 1966 Buicks built before March 28 1966 with fire hazard from faulty carburetor plugs in Rochester Quadrajet units, estimated at 375000 vehicles. A second suit seeks notices to owners of 1965–1968 Buick Electra 225s Wild Cats and early 1970 Cadillac models with cruise control that engine mounts are defective, affecting about 441000 vehicles.
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Washington
General Motors
Fair but Cold Weather Forecast With Warmer Weekend
Forecasters expect a mostly sunny day with cool mid 50s. Tonight will be fair and cold with temperatures dipping below 30. Increasing clouds are due late Wednesday with a chance of rain Thursday. Tomorrows high around 60. Rain chances today into tomorrow are near zero.
Birds Take Over Palmetto Golf Course Fairway
Aiken residents report Robins and cedar waxwings on the third fairway of Palmetto Golf Course near Whiskey Road. A local child finds a blue hiker’s backpack as a belated Christmas gift. Winter birds, including purple finches, spotted by town bird-watchers add casual entertainment to the day.
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Palmetto
Whiskey Road
Aiken
Monetta Woman Given Two Years Probation After Plea
Mary Williams a 28 year old Monetta woman received two years probation after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident. The state dropped involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide charges. Williams was driving without a license when the Sept 26 crash near US Highway 1 injured two women. one died later.
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Mary Williams
Monetta
Edward C. Cushman
Inflation at 12.2 Percent in 1974 as Prices Rise
The Labor Department reports December prices rose seven tenths of a percent, lifting the annual inflation to 12.2 percent the highest peacetime rate since 1913. Purchasing power fell 9.4 percent in 1974 as energy taxes may push inflation higher this year.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ford
Congress
Two Aiken County Textile Plants to Close for Week
Two Aiken County textile firms Bath Mills and Seminole Mills, divisions of United Merchants & Manufacturers Inc, will halt operations for one week starting Monday with a next week resume. The shutdown affects about 1,400 workers while Clearwater Finishing Plant remains active on fluctuating four and five day schedules. Plant managers cite weak economy as reason for the temporary stoppage.
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Aiken County
Bath Mills
Seminole Mills
United Merchants & Manufacturers Inc
Clearwater Finishing
United Merchants & Manufacturers
Bath and Seminole
Clearwater
New York
Guy N. Thompson
W.H. Stallworth
Two Suspects Held In Dairy Queen Robbery Case
Two 21 year old suspects Wade Hampton Sutherland of Augusta and Randy Steven Daniels of Atlanta were charged with grand larceny for a Dairy Queen robbery on Augusta Highway. About $1728 was taken and police later said a conspiracy involved an attendant. Sutherland admitted the robbery was a hoax.
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Dairy Queen
Augusta Highway
Wade Hampton Sutherland
Camellia Dr
Augusta. Ga
Randy Steven Daniels
Atlanta
Sutherland
Aiken
University of South Carolina
South Carolina
Authority Seeks Funds For Wastewater Study Nod
Aiken County Public Service Authority endorsed a study costing about 12000 to evaluate wastewater needs for the Perry Salley Wagener area. The plan seeks 3000 from the county with federal funds covering the rest, amid doubts from Thomas Biddle and Eugene Hamlet.
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Perry- Salley - Wagener
Aiken County Public Service Authority
Last Authority
Aiken County Board
Authority
Thomas Biddle
Eugene Hamlet
Public Service Authority
Biddle
Hamlet
Motte
Robert Lott
8.C. Health and Environmental Control
Mottel
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