Williams to lead in tense relation with Aiken County board
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners faces a third administrator in fourteen months as Donnie J. Williams prepares to take office on July 16 under a newly passed ordinance defining their working relationship. Former administrator Ronald A. LaCouture, hired February 1973, was constrained by an eight-point set of guidelines. disputes over policy implementation and personal leadership led to his 1974 firing on a 4-3 vote, prompting new guidelines in August 1974 to formalize board control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Istrator
All - Republican Commission
LaCouture
Couture
American colonel believed kidnapped in Beirut clashes
An informed source says Col. Ernest R. Morgan 43 of Petersburg Virginia was abducted by armed men who claimed he was an American general aiding right wing Christian factions in Beirut during street fighting with Palestinians and Lebanese Muslim supporters. The taxi driver said the abduction occurred when he slowed for a traffic circle near the airport road and a Palestinian refugee camp.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Ernest R. Morgan
Petersburg
American envoy threatened by guard in Vientiane Laos
Acting director of the U S Information Service in Vientiane faced a threat from an armed Pathet Lao guard who warned him to leave and chambered an AK47. Lawrence C Oaks called the incident a possible personal reaction, not a direct order from Pathet Lao officials.
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Vientiane, Laos
Pathet Lao
U.S. Information Service
Vientiane
Lawrence C. Oaks
Lao
Daks
Union Faces Internal Rift as UMW Leaders Feud
Washington AP reports a split among United Mine Workers top officers who ousted Boyle 24 years ago. Feuding leaders threaten factionalism, risking more wildcat strikes and reduced coal output after a year of five million tons lost, while insiders warn less focus on local problems and increases in unauthorized walkouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
Tony’’ Boyle
No Gas Shortage Expected This Summer Says Ford Advisers
White House energy advisers led by President Ford and Frank G. Zarb said there will be no gasoline shortage this summer but warned of winter and ongoing natural gas shortages. They cited deficits of 1.7 trillion cubic feet last winter and an expected 3 trillion cubic feet shortfall next winter, with shortages likely in New Jersey Ohio North Carolina and other Northeast and Midwest states.
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Washington
Ford
Uels
White House
Frank G. Zarb
Ron Nessen
Nessen
New Jersey
Ohio
North Carolina
Midwest
Indians vow action as FBI hunts Pine Ridge killers
Pine Ridge South Dakota leaders urge swift justice after FBI completes a fruitless sweep for 16 suspects in the killings of agents Ronald Williams and Jack Coler. Oglala Sioux Tribal Chairman Richard Wilson says the FBI will catch those responsible, even if locals must act. The FBI reports insufficient evidence to issue arrest warrants against those present at the farmhouse shooting.
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Pine Ridge, S.D
FBI
Richard Wilson
Pine Ridge
Ronald Williams
Jack Coler
Williams
Coler
Dolls Offend Women Delegates At International Conference
At the International Women's Conference in Mexico City the Mexican government gave each woman delegate a female doll in a wicker cradle as a parting gift. Several delegates rejected the gift describing it as sexist. Haifa Fakhouri of Iraq and Elizabeth Reid of Australia commented on the gendered stereotype and questioned the gift. Hilda Tweedy of Ireland said she might give the doll to her granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Haifa Fakhouri
Iraq
Elizabeth Reid
Australia
Hilda Tweedy
Ireland
Rain Chance Rises Across Borough for Fourth
A slight rise in rain chances is noted with a 20 percent probability today, 10 percent tonight, and 30 percent on the Fourth. Forecasters say a shower or two could dampen picnics but bring relief for farmers.
Three Die in West Columbia Crossroad Crash
Early morning collision near Kitchens Mill left Jacob B. Price 82 of West Columbia dead with Mimmie Price 75 and Harry Ballington 68 and 60 killed later at hospital. Six month old Jeffery Cooper survived being thrown clear, while Price remains in Augusta hospital in critical condition.
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West Columbia
R.C. Graham
David Benning Jr
Harlem
Kitchens Mill
Price
C. No. 4
Highway 215
Orangeburg
Mrs Price
Mimmie
Unemployment Rate Drops but Real Change Unclear
The government reports June unemployment at 8.6 percent, down from 9.2 percent in May, yet officials caution the drop may be a statistical quirk. Wholesale prices for June fall modestly, driven by lower food and farm product costs, but analysts say July data must confirm any real improvement. Julius Shiskin notes clarity awaits July figures.
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Washington
Labor Department
Julius Shiskin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Fireworks Not Here Fun Planned For Fourth of July
Aiken and North Augusta plan Fourth of July events with parades, a barbecue lunch, concerts, contests, dances, and a Stand Up For America day. Fireworks may arrive late while communities host games, rides, karate demonstrations, and food canteens for all ages.
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Aiken
North Augusta
Aiken County
Shrine Club
Shrine
Park Avenue
Aiken Junior High School
Whiskey Road
Citizens Field
Order of the Arrow Scouts
Kiokee Rifles
Augusta
S.C. Volunteers
America
Suit Against Policemen Is Dismissed
Mildred Williams had sued the City of Aiken and several police officers over the Aug 15, 1970, shooting death of her son, Harry Lee Williams. U S District Judge Charles E Simons Jr dismissed the case, with City of Aiken and Public Safety Director Carroll Busbee removed from the suit. The defendants Martin Posey and Platt remained named in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeane Hall
Aiken
Charles E. Simons Jr
Mildred Williams
Carroll Busbee
Roger Martin
Public Safety Department
Robert Platt
Martin Posey
Harry Lee Williams
Robert F. Chapman
City
Busbee
Martin, Posey and
Platt
Two County Offices Split as Appointments Implemented
Cleo Scott becomes registrar of mesne conveyance supervising six staff, handling real estate recordings and related state and county transactions. Sue Roe takes clerk of court duties overseeing civil and criminal courts with six staff, awaiting new facilities as 17 weeks of court annually.
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Jeane Hall
Cleo Scott
Sue Roe
Scott
Roe
James B. Edwards
Mesne Conveyance
Unemployment Dip Seen In June Despite Seasonal Quirk
Senator William Proxmire notes a statistical quirk could misstate June’s unemployment drop while the Labor Department reports improved jobless rates for heads of households and married men. Total employment held at 84.4 million with seasonally adjusted unemployment at 7.9 million.
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William Proxmire
Dwis
Senate Banking Committee
Labor Department
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Ronald Lacouture
Thomas F. Williams
Donnie J. Williams
U.S
Believed
Laos
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co
Hampton Avenue
Chesterfield Street
Jeff Larsen
Ronnie
Jacob B. Price
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