Cuba Embargo on OAS Agenda Faces Possible Easing
The OAS meets in Costa Rica for 12 days starting Wednesday to discuss the Cuba embargo. U S officials say there is a better than even chance of repealing or weakening the 11 year ban, though some Latin American diplomats dispute the view. Washington signals willingness to back a policy shift for the first time.
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Kissinger Seeks U.S. Support On Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, fresh from talks in Paris Geneva and Bonn, plans a campaign style swing through Milwaukee Wisconsin and Minneapolis Minnesota. He will urge Americans to have confidence in the U S foreign policy while reporting progress on arms limits and a Sinai settlement to President Ford.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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Sinai
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Minneapolis
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Nixon Considering Bronxville Move Amid Financial Pressures
U S News & World Report quotes Nixon associates saying he is definitely considering moving from California to Bronxville New York with plans to pursue projects with Robert Abplanalp near Bronxville. Abplanalp and Bebe Rebozo reportedly urged selling the San Clemente estate to ease financial strain.
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California
Bronxville
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U.S. News & World Report
Magazine On Sunday
Robert Abplanalp
Kennedy kin charged after speeding near Woodstock
David Kennedy 20 son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy faced charges of reckless driving lack of a valid license and missing auto registration after a police stop on Interstate 81 near New Market Virginia. He was held briefly in Shenandoah County jail until the car’s registration was verified and released on summons for a General District Court hearing set for July 25.
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Prince of Wales Scheme for Disadvantaged Youths
The Sunday Telegraph reports Prince Charles is secretly funding and working on a project to help youths at risk of crime. The program aims to encourage youths and will be formally launched as The Prince of Wales Scheme for Disadvantaged Young People.
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FBI Top Ten fugitive Richard Holton captured in Maui
Richard Dean Holton, 40, once among the FBI ten most wanted, surrendered to police on Maui. He was turned over to the FBI in Honolulu. Holton is accused of a 1973 Seattle bank robbery and later charged with the November 1, 1974 Omaha bartender slaying after escaping custody.
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Largest South Carolina marijuana seizure on record
A 42 foot yacht carrying 8 060 pounds of marijuana was seized on Hilton Head Island at Bram's Point. Four men from West Virginia California Florida were arrested for possession with intent to distribute. Estimated street value is 2 4 million. Authorities were assisted by customs state police and county deputies.
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Harold Stein
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration
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South Carolina
Paul Witin
Hinton
W. Va
David L. Wells
Long Beach
Calif
Keith W. House
Willington
Bay
Bram’s Point
Firefighter Loses Helmet in York Street Crash
Fireman Robert Busbee’s helmet vanished when the truck answered a call at York Street and Ray Lane. Residents urged return to Park Avenue or Silver Bluff Road station. Alpine Drive’s Errol Orebaugh grows tiny white egg plant fruits resembling chicken eggs, puzzling him.
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York Street
Ray Lane
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Silver Bluff Road
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Aiken County Commission to Hold Four Public Hearings
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 7 p.m. in USC Aiken Room 107 for four hearings. Topics include a $30,000 subsidy to the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce for land purchases for a German textile maker Schubert and Salzer, hiring Donnie J Williams as county administrator, litter officer duties, and funding for Paramedical services office leases.
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North Augusta
Land Subsidy Sparks Public Hearing And County Boss Hire
Eric Higgs reports a public airing on a land subsidy and the hiring of Williams as the new county administrator. Williams, an Alabama native and UF industrial engineering graduate, begins work this week. Citizens may speak on litter officer duties and the ordinance. First reading on July 1 sparked furor due to a state law restricting use of public funds for private use.
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Williams
Alabama
University of Florida
Ralph Culli
North Augusta
Jackson Wants Plan Defeated
President Ford announced a plan to gradually lift price ceilings on domestic oil but then delayed presenting it to Congress to allow time for discussion and public dialogue. White House spokesman said the decision to wait grew out of an early morning meeting with congressional leaders.
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Nessen
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Dash
Jackson
Senate
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D-Mont
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Mansfield
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Man Sought In Theft Arrested In Graniteville Case
Richard Boothe Jr., a former Caper House employee, was arrested by Aiken County Deputies as he left Kalmia Plaza Shopping Center in Aiken on June 6 theft charges. He faces grand larceny and breaking and entering and parole violation tied to a break-in at his father’s home on June 10.
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McLeod to Rule on Troubled June 10 Election
In Trenton Attorney General McLeod will be asked to rule on a town election marred by write in votes and a misfiled ballot. Protesting candidates Reynolds and Grandy claim they received 21 and 23 votes while 16 votes for Jim McCord were moved to Holmes after McCord left town.
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Trenton
Daniel R. McLeod
William Reynolds
Tommy Grandy
John O Rikard
Don Cook
David Holmes
Billy Padgett
Clarence Turner
Reynolds
City to Take Control of Air Base Land
Aiken City Council will discuss taking control of Aiken Air Force Station land after deactivation. The Savannah Corps of Engineers will handle turnover from Air Defense Command. The FAA would lease part of the property and use two buildings for storage. A storm drainage Phase II report and a central business district development study are on the agenda, plus converting Union Street to one way.
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Aiken
Air Defense Command
Savannah Corps of Engineers
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Union Street
Thundershowers Expected In Area Tonight
Weather outlook shows thundershowers tonight with a 60 percent chance of clear skies today through Tuesday. Highs near the upper 80s, lows in the upper 60s, southerly winds 5 to 10 mph tonight and 10 mph today and Tuesday. Rainfall around half an inch with heavier amounts possible during storms.
Sarah Jordan Named Executive Director of United Way
Sarah Jordan was named executive director of United Way of Aiken County at Friday’s executive board meeting. President Ro bert S. Perry praised her willingness to serve. she succeeds Garret W. Wike, who will join the Major Gifts Division in Washington DC. Jordan, promoted from associate director, began eight years ago as book keeper secretary.
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