Empire Strikes Back Draws Local Awe and Excitement in Aiken
Moviegoers in Aiken react to The Empire Strikes Back at Mark I theater with enthusiasm and suspense. Children and adults discuss scenes from Han Solo’s rescue to Darth Vader’s mask, while some viewers note a cliffhanger ending and stronger special effects than Star Wars.
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Kelley Robertson
Hoth. Han
Harrison Ford
Luke Skywalker
Mark Hamill
Darth Vader
Kellie Magee
Vader
Peterson
Maxine Peterson
Linda Howell
Angie
Chris Young
Chris
Robert Rees
Afghans At Olympics Want To Defect
Afghan team members reportedly seek asylum in the United States amid a Soviet dominated Games with 17 athletes on the squad. CBS said the embassy is aware but powerless to act while Washington officials downplay knowledge of the issue.
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Moscow
United States
Carter
CBS News
CBS
U.S
Washington
State Department
Registration Begins Today in Draft Registration
Washington AP reports that starting today 19 and 20 year old men must register for possible induction. About 4 million form cards will be processed over two weeks with notices sent within 90 days. Critics warn many may ignore registration as protests form nationwide.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
William Brennan
Carter
Congress
Selective Service
Bernard Rostker
Rostker
White House
Philadelphia
Brennan
Blues Brothers look alike winners entertain Augusta lounge
Barry Niland and John Schumacher won a blues look alike and performance contest at an Augusta lounge. Rep. Butler C. Derrick says the worst part of a congressman's job is never having free weekends. Paul Kinsella adds the worst part is eating chicken every day.
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Barry Niland
John Schumacher
Augusta
Butler C. Derrick
Paul Kinsella
Pentagon Seeks Expanded Individual Ready Reserve Enlistments
The Pentagon aims to enroll up to 10,000 youths a year directly into the Individual Ready Reserve to provide pre trained replacements for early wartime needs. Recruits serve six years with three months of basic training now and five years nine months at civilian work, with two refresher periods but no regular drills.
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Washington
Pentagon
Congress
Heat Relief Centers Open Across Aiken Area
Citizens can cool off at Memorial Baptist Church on Vaucluse Road with tables, a TV, iced drinks and daily 1 PM to 7 PM access. Amvet Post at North Augusta Plaza offers shade daily noon to 6 PM with games and drinks. City facilities on Ker Shaw Street and Whiskey Road provide extended hours for refuge.
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Memorial Baptist
Vaucluse Road
Aiken County
Six Points
Amvet
North Augusta Plaza
The
Amvets
Disabled Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary
City of
Aiken
Civil Defense Department
Smith-Hazel Recreation Center
H.O. Weeks Activities Center
Kershaw Street
H.O. Weeks
Whiskey Road
Aiken Standard to Launch Series on Adult Book Stores
The Aiken County Council passed an ordinance restricting adult book store locations and anticipates court action. Aiken residents oppose the stores as readers begin a multi part series exploring legality, merchandise, operation, ownership, and public opinion led by Jeff Wallace and Thurmond Whatley.
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Aiken
Jeff Wallace
Thurmond Whatley
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