Senators Vote To Take Nixon To Court
The Senate Watergate committee unanimously votes to sue President Nixon to compel production of tapes and documents for its inquiry. Judge Sirica schedules a hearing as White House aides rush to court to respond to subpoenas seeking Nixon materials.
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Nixon
Howard H. Baker Jr
Rtenn
Ervin
White House
United States
U.S. District Court
John J. Sirica
Sirica
Senate Watergate Committee
Watergate
Archibald Cox
Gerald L. Warren
Leonard Garment
J. Fred Buzhardt
Cox
U.S
Grand Jury
Supreme Court
Aiken Standard Publisher Details and Rates
Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes weekday afternoons excluding weekends. Address 124 Rutland Drive Aiken SC 29801. AP rights and notice on republication. Rates vary by delivery and mail plan.
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Aiken Standard
Rutland Drive
Aiken
S. C
S.C
Associated Press
Belvedere Man Wounded In Shooting
Lloyd Price of Belvedere underwent emergency surgery after a stomach gunshot in a North Augusta altercation at 9 45 p m He is in surgery and his condition was not released University Hospital had no report on his status Authorities issued a warrant for Terry Holloway of North Augusta for assault and battery with intent to kill and had not located him by late morning
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Lloyd Price
Belvedere
University Hospital
North Augusta
Terry Holloway
Price
Graphics Committee In Aiken To Design County Emblem
Aiken County Graphics Identification Committee convenes for its first meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Heritage Room of Farmers and Merchants Bank. Eleven members from North Augusta Aiken Warrenville Belvedere and surrounding areas will discuss a new insignia and county branding for vehicles stationery and more.
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Aiken County
Farmers and Merchants Bank
W.B. Posey Jr
North Augusta
Kenneth Willis
Aiken
Olin Osbon
Wallace N. Blackwell
Lottie Patterson
Belvedere
Clinton Cowart
Warrenville
Bobbie Warren
Emily Bull
Nancy Wills
H.O. Lehman
Sam Woodring
Youth Arrested After Robbery Shootout Near Store
Johnson, shot in the shoulder, was aided by a passerby and transported then to University Hospital in satisfactory condition. The pistol was found near the store, the vehicle abandoned. Over $100 reportedly stolen. exact amount unclear. Mrs. Geneva Mullins Johnson of 634 Old Airport Road, a Whitfield County native, survives with widower Murray and three sons plus extended relatives. funeral arrangements to be announced by George Funeral Home.
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Johnson
Aiken County Hospital
University Hospital
Griffis
Geneva Mullins Johnson
Old Airport Road
Whitfield County
Aiken
Murray C. Johnson
Doyle Couch
Douglas Couch
Dalton
Jasper C. Johnson
Marvin Parsons
Fannie Wilkins
Annie Mae Cox
Sue Davis
Jean Thomas
Chatsworth
Rudolph Mullins
Clifford Mullins
Willie M. Mullins
Lester Mullins
H.A. Mullins
Rock Springs
Bill Mullins
Lafayette
Blue Ridge Power Project Cost Rises Cited
The Federal Power Commission blamed inflation for a 133 million cost increase in the Blue Ridge hydroelectric project in North Carolina and Virginia. The latest figure places the project at 430 million, though Appalachian Power Co. cites a 297 million figure from a 1968 amended filing.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Blue Ridge
North Carolina
Virginia
Ronald A. Corso
Corso
A. J. Dowd
Appalachian Power Co
Cain Enters Race for Congressional Seat Amid Reapportionment Debate
Cain voices interest in the congressional race as he discusses the court ordered reapportionment. He argues the one man one vote doctrine, noting McCormick County’s 8 000 population versus Marion County’s 30 000 necessitates change. He opposes strict single-member districts for the House, warning they may produce provincial candidates.
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State House of Representatives
Supreme Court
McCormick County
Marion County
Cain
South Carolina Apportionment Debate Focuses on Single Member Plans
The discussion centers on creating equal districts for the legislature, with the Justice Department signaling permissible deviation levels. Proponents argue single member Senate districts may strengthen minority and Republican representation, while public sessions will weigh constitutional standards and potential unicameral options. The joint apportionment committee plans further meetings, with some sessions closed to the public for legal considerations.
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Justice Department
Cain
U.S. Department of Justice
Senate
House
House of Representatives
The
General Assembly
Federal District Court
Public Service Authority
South Carolina
C.E. Hodges
D.horry
Poda Elected Chairman of Hospital Board
Doctor George A. Poda was chosen chairman and Cecil J. McFerrin named vice-chairman of the Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees for the 1973 74 fiscal year. The medical staff elected Dr Don L Pennington chief of staff Dr Thomas J Lattimore vice chief and Dr John C Matthews secretary treasurer.
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George A. Poda
Cecil J. McFerrin
Aiken County Hospital
Three Break-Ins Reported Across Aiken County
The Aiken County Sheriff's Department reported three break ins last night. Marilyn Yount on Perry said a front door window was broken and a TV, electric clock, antique rocker, and a radio were stolen. Pat Stoudemeyer on Highway 19 South reported an unspecified theft. Clearwater Branch Baptist Church said two air conditioners were stolen.
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Marilyn Yount
Perry
Pat Stoudemeyer
Highway 19 South
Theires
Clearwater Branch Baptist Church
Judge Hood's Resignation Amid Probe Into Fund Practices
Hood 39, appointed by the governor in 1971 for a four year term, resigned citing health issues and political chicanery. He told newsmen as a Democrat he faced no cooperation from the Republican led government in Aiken County. Officials say Hood was twice summoned to the governor's office for explanations about late monthly reports and a warrant irregularity. He reportedly separated personal funds from magisterial funds and corrective steps were taken. The probe into the fund handling continues.
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Hood
Aiken County
Drake
Postal Service Opens Sub Station in Mitchell Shopping Center
A new US Postal Service sub station opened in Woodruff Drug Store at Mitchell Shopping Center. Aiken Postmaster J D Price announced the move from a nearby building to this location.
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Woodruff Drug Store
Mitchell Shopping Center
Aiken
J.D. Price
Rescue Squad Elects New Board Members
The Aiken County Rescue Squad chose a new Board of Directors at a Tuesday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building. New members include Dr. George Poda Dr. W B Mullins Carl Little John Jerry Johnson Marion E Prince Mel Storey Burrell Whitley Frank Galardi Mayor Jack Able of Salley Mayor J B Brown of Jackson and W G Charlton.
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Aiken County Rescue Squad
Chamber of Commerce
George Poda
W.B. Mullins
Carl Little
John
Jerry Johnson
Marion E. Prince
Mel Storey
Burrell Whitley
Frank Galardi
Jack Able
Salley
J.B. Brown
Jackson
W.G. Charlton
Community Calendar Highlights For Local Clubs
The Chess Club meets 7 p.m. in Heritage Room at Farmers and Merchants Bank. Duplicate Bridge at 7:30 p.m. at Senior Citizens Clubhouse Crosland Park. Advisory Council meets 7:30 p.m. at Leavelle McCampbell High. Aiken Recreation bridge at 12:30 p.m. at Virginia Acres Clubhouse. Senior Citizens Club 7:30 p.m. Crosland Park Clubhouse. Aiken vs Greenwood baseball 8 p.m. Citizen's Field.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Duplicate Bridge
Crosland Park
Leavelle McCampbell High School
Aiken Recreation Department
Virginia Acres
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John W. Dean III
Select Committee
Blanche G. McCullough
Department of Social Services
Raymond Halford
Attorney General's Office
Harold E. Jervey Jr
Clovis H. Pierce
Wendell Hall
Mrs. Johnson
George Funeral Home
FPC
William McClung
McClung
Appalachian
American Electric Power Co
McCormick
Department of Justice
National Weather Service
Ing
James Henderson
Earle Morris
Welch Morrisette
Richland County
Columbia
Henderson
James B. Edwards
Charleston
Congress
Mendel J. Davis
D.-S.c
Charleston County
Thomas F. Hartnett
Carroll A. Campbell
Greenville
Mississippi Valley
New York State
Poda
Dwight Drake
Legal Council
John West
Postal Service
Rescue Squad
Otis E. Bush
Lillie Moe Bush
Thelma Spighakner
Albertine Johnson
Blanche Aurigemme
Lee E. Stallings
Bush
Edne
Satchel Mars
Leile Jack
Loretto M
Gloria. Bush
Esthus Bush
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