Moyers Named as Possible CIA Director Pick
Bill D. Moyers a former Lyndon Johnson aide is viewed as a leading Carter CIA director candidate by sources inside and outside the White House. Moyers reportedly traveled abroad and CBS News confirms his reporting duties while filming a Cuba documentary related to CIA plots against its leader.
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FBI Subpoenas Longshore Union Leaders Across Ports
The FBI subpoenas hundreds of longshore union leaders and shipping officials along Atlantic and Gulf ports in a probe of organized crime links and employer payoffs. Some will testify next February before grand juries in Miami and New York City regarding the International Longshoremen's Association. Gil Harrington of a Miami shipping agency reports payroll and related records were subpoenaed.
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Brown Seeks Army Cuts and Reserve Replacements
Defense Secretary Harold Brown proposes eliminating two regular infantry brigades and using National Guard or reserve units as replacements. The plan could save about $67 million in the 1978 Pentagon budget as part of 33 economy measures totaling about $2.8 billion. Comment on proposed cuts is requested before final decision.
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Spain Bans Demonstrations Amid Madrid Crisis
Spain's government bans public demonstrations and suspends some civil rights in a crackdown on political violence. Police were ordered to round up foreign extremists as seven people died in Madrid this week. Premier Adolfo Suárez's cabinet invoked anti-terrorism powers allowing 72 hour detentions without charges and searches without warrants.
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Vatican Rules Against Women Priests
The Vatican states the Catholic Church will not ordain women priests, citing Jesus Christ as a man and apostolic precedent. A 6,000 word declaration from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued by Pope Paul VI, explains the stance based on Christ's and the apostles' male-only priesthood.
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Hunt Plans To Write Lecture After Parole In Miami
E Howard Hunt described as embittered after 31 months in prison for Watergate will live in Miami after a February 25 parole. He plans to paint write and lecture once released, contingent on paying a $10 000 fine from his term of 30 months to eight years. Attorney Ellis Rubin said Hunt will use life savings to cover the fine.
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Sikes Claims He Was Victimized By Anti Defense Liberals
Rep Robert L F Sikes says he is a victim of anti defense liberals but fellow Democrats who voted to strip him of his key subcommittee chairmanship say the House will adopt a tough reform program. The caucus result, by over 2 to 1, removed the 70 year old Floridian as chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee on military construction.
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Weekend Chill Persists In Aiken With Frigid Weekend
The Aiken area faces one more mild day followed by a bitter cold stretch this weekend with highs in the 50s for tomorrow and temperatures not rising above the 20s over the weekend. Overnight lows could dip to 5 to 15 degrees, with tonight's low near the upper 30s. Precipitation chances are 30 percent tonight and 10 percent tomorrow.
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Aiken Polo Club Match Set for Sunday at Winthrop Field
Aiken Polo Club will play this Sunday at 3 p.m. if weather permits. The game is expected on Winthrop Field, with Tom Biddle noting the likely venue while Becky Gatlinburg references a cold spell near 10 degrees rising to 26.
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Revco At Williston Closes Gas Lock Claims Another Plant
Revco Inc a Barnwell County refrigerator maker has laid off more than 400 workers as its Williston plant shuts down for days amid a severe winter and gas shortages. Industry leaders warn of extended disruptions with several mills facing potential closure as energy officials say gas supplies may not resume soon.
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Congress Rushing Gas Program For National Aid
Congress leaders move to pass President Carter's natural gas program with swift action. The emergency bill would empower diversion of gas to cold regions and permit emergency sales at unregulated prices by intrastate pipelines in Gulf Coast states to interstate lines through July 31.
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Candidates Stand On School Policy At Aiken Board Race
Salley Aiken County school board contenders advocate smaller class sizes and higher teacher salaries. Wayne deVyver calls for a 25 pupil limit in elementary classes and a 12 percent state supplement increase. Louis Lewis pushes cost cuts to fund more school spending. Mrs Towler emphasizes strengthening elementary programs with physical education art and music. write in Herndon McElmurray opposes incumbents Maddox and Duckett for at large seat.
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Emilie) Towler
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Bud" Lewis
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Langley Shopping Center Fire Spreads in South Carolina
A gas line rupture at Langley Shopping Center in Aiken County prompted SCE&G crews to cap the leak within an hour after a Tuesday night fire roared through three buildings. Firefighters battled low water pressure, aided by creek water, with about 200 responders on scene. Langley assistant chief Raymond Bailey was hospitalized after a fall through the roof.
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NO VACANCY Overcrowding At County Jail
Aiken County Jail faces an explosive situation with full capacity, staffing shortages, and juveniles sleeping on mattresses in the chapel. Officials Virgil C. Wilkins and Frank Galardi warn the jail cannot accept more inmates and transfers risk incidents.
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Carter Pushes Brief Gas Relief Amid Shortages
President Carter warned the bill would not end shortages or fix unemployment but could provide temporary relief by shifting gas to hard hit states. He urged lowering thermostats to 65 degrees by day and noted likely small increases in bills. Senate rushed floor debate while House hearings set for Friday ahead of a vote next week.
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