Viet Cong says peaceful settlement possible quickly in Paris talks
In Paris the Viet Cong press secretary Mrs. Nguyen Thi Binh presents a new peace plan as clear and flexible. She asserts the simultaneous U.S. troop withdrawal and POW release is not difficult and could be reached soon. She criticizes U.S. ambassador Bruce for alleged deception and claims the Vietnamese demand end to foreign troop presence and violence.
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Paris
Viet Cong
U.S
Vietnam
Ngyan Thi Binh
Crimefighting Bill To Be Probed
Congressional hearings begin next week on the use of LEAA crimefighting grants in five states Alabama Florida New York California and Illinois The House Government Operations Committee subcommittee under Rep John S Monagan will probe perceived maladministration of the block grant program as part of a wide examination of LEAA operations.
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Washington
House
Alabama
Florida
New York
California
Illinois
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Monetary Affairs Subcommittee
House Government Operations Committee
John S. Monagan
Dconn
Herbicide Report Criticized By Boston Scientist
A Boston scientist disputes a Department of Agriculture panel recommendation to cancel federal registration of the weed killer 2 4 5-T for home use near water and on crops. Dr Samuel Epstein says the report relies on unsubstantiated assumptions and calls for broader review by Dow Chemical and Hercules.
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Agriculture Department
Boston
Dow Chemical Co
Hertat
Cules, Inc
Samuel Epstein
Harvard Medical
Scientital Medical Center of
Hoover Confirms Capitol Bombing Grand Jury Probe
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover says a Detroit grand jury is examining the March 1 Capitol bombing. An Indiana man active in Mayday protests was arrested as a material witness but not yet called to testify.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Justice Department
Detroit
U.S. Capitol
Indiana
Stumper Puzzle Sees Pot Move to 680 in Weekly Contest
The Stumper contest advances with no winner for 670 and a new 680 pot. Entrants total 1215 with 36 late entries, and a list of almost winners includes E A Roberts, Mrs J R Emory, Mrs Bill Aiken Jr, and others in Aiken Belvedere Graniteville and Brunswick. Tomorrow's puzzle offers a fresh $680 prize.
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E. A. Roberts
Tara Lane
Brunswick
J.R. Emory
Audubon Circle
Belvedere
Bill Aiken, Jr
Carriage Ave
Apt. A
Aiken
Lane Padgett
Linn St
Graniteville
Sandy Gilmer
Rosemary Drive
Elizabeth Savage
Ashley Circle
Jonsey Faudel
S. Boundary
Aiken County Faces Redistricting Challenge in Study
A South Carolina reapportionment committee weighs plans that cross county lines Allendale Aiken and Charleston to balance districts. The aim is to protect Sen. Edgar A. Brown and avoid incumbents facing each other, with a reconvening set in two weeks in Columbia.
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South Carolina
Senate
House Senate
Edgar A. Brown
D-Barnwell
Allendale
Aiken
Charleston
Aiken County
Barnwell County
Sen
Brown
Barnwell
Marshall Cain
Charleston County
Marion Gressette
D-Calhoun
Coker Spring Memories Vivid
Melinda White recalls Coker Spring in Aiken with vivid childhood memories. She describes the pavilion the spring area and the iron pipe feeding water to a horse trough. White remembers dancing rang tan selling water to tourists and a Fourth of July celebration with family, plus soldiers nearby and a cherished gold pin hidden by a brick in a fireplace.
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Melinda White
Coker Spring
Berrie Road
White
Friendship Baptist Church
John Phillips
Vietnam War Toll Highest In Six Weeks
SAIGON AP reports last week 29 American troops, 238 South Vietnamese soldiers and 1,103 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were killed in action. Maj. Charles Johnson notes seven American deaths from prior wounds and six previously listed as missing. Enemy toll fell about 50 percent from the prior week due to reduced allied operations from a typhoon and heavy rain.
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Saigon
Maj
Charles Johnson
Johnson
Southern Bell and union talks continue in strike
Negotiations persist as about 50 000 workers in four southern states reject a new offer in Atlanta. The company pushes for a 15 percent first year raise while unions cite 11 percent and add improved medical, holiday, pension, and vacation benefits. In Aiken area about 50 new food stamp and unemployment claims are filed but benefits remain restricted to breadwinners.
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Aiken
Atlanta
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
South Carolina Employment Service
C. M. Shackelford
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