Political Plot Bolsters Thieu Amid Vietnam Vote
In Saigon American sources say charges against Maj. Gen. Ngo Dzu were used in a scheme to shore up President Nguyen Van Thieu. The plan sought a three way shift in military leadership to boost Thieu in the Mekong Delta campaign, but the plot leaked. Thieu fears a narrow Oct. 3 election and seeks strong rural support as Buddhists lean toward Gen. Duong Van Minh and Ky’s faction.
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Saigon
Ngo Dzu
Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu
Mekong Delta
Duong van Minh
Nguyen Cao Ky
Mekong
UN Opens 1000 Food Centers in Calcutta to Aid Refugee Children
UNICEF launches Operation Life Line in eastern India on August 15 with 1,000 centers run by the Indian Red Cross to feed two million refugee children under nine and pregnant women. High protein rations include milk powder based foods, flour preparations, and soya milk, supported by UNICEF and the World Feeding program.
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Calcutta
Pakistan
U.N. Children's Fund
India
J. Guilmar Andersson
Unicef Andersson
Mil
Life Line
Indian Red Cross
Unicef
The
World Feeding Program
Rail Negotiations Die in Deadlock Over Work Rules
Washington reports the Labor Department recessed joint talks between unions and four railroads after a stalemate over work rules. W J Usery Jr said a voluntary solution cannot be reached now. Mediation will continue with separate meetings as the parties seek a path to avoid a possible strike.
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Usery
United Transportation Union
Wrk
Western Union Strike Ends After Two-Year Pact
Agreement reached on a new two year contract for 17 000 Western Union Telegraph Co employes ending a 57 day national strike. AFL CIO leader E L Hageman says the deal includes a 19 percent wage rise plus four percent in benefits. Pickets called off and workers to return to work at midnight pending ratification.
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Washington
Western Union Telegraph Co
E.L. Hageman
Afl-Cio
United Telegraph Workers
Hageman
Lockheed Loan In Trouble as Senate Opponents Rally
Senate opponents led by Senator William Proxmire defeated an effort to limit debate on Nixon's $250 million federal loan backing for Lockheed Aircraft Corp. They also blocked an amendment that would have removed favored status for Lockheed from a rescue bill, signaling trouble for the aid. The amendment and vote were postponed as backers anticipated passage.
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Washington
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Nixon
Lockheed
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Senate
Kennedy Says He Will Not Seek 1972 Presidency
Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells Look magazine he fears assassination and feels the moment is not right for a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. He indicates he will not seek the presidency.
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New York
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Look
Kennedy
Beat The Stumper Contest Promises $690 Prize
Readers urged to enter the Standard Stumper before the Wednesday deadline with papers on hand and a potential winner among participants.
North Augusta Forms Drug and Alcohol Referral Hotline
North Augusta and surrounding areas form a cooperative drug and alcohol referral committee. The hotline 279-1999 and PO Box 6332 will handle referrals with strict confidentiality sworn by all volunteers.
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North Augusta
North
Sappers Destroy Choppers At Lai Khe Base
Viet Cong Sappers penetrated the Lai Khe base 30 miles north of Saigon, destroying four U.S. helicopters valued over 1.5 million dollars and damaging another. A sergeant reported two American wounded, no Vietnamese casualties, and the loss included two Cobra gunships and two OH6 helicopters with one additional Cobra damaged.
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Saigon
Lai Khe
Goals outlined by Greater Aiken Chamber director
Bryan McCanless, head of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, lists eight aims for Aiken. They include promoting conventions and tourism, revitalizing downtown, attracting and protecting business, studying the bond issue, solving local problems, shielding residents from harmful legislation, and supporting spiritual activities. The plan positions the Chamber as a volunteer business, industrial, and professional group.
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Carol McMillan
South Carolina Welcome Center
George Sapp
Monroe
Aiken
Bryan McCanless
Greater Aiken
Dustry
Apollo 15 mission faces possible delay over instrument flicker
Space Center Houston AP reports Apollo 15 astronauts Scott Worden and Irwin sped toward the moon as Mission Control weighs a flickering instrument light that could signal a fault in the propulsion system. Hard-to-predict issues could force a lunar orbit mission if no back-up engine control remains usable.
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Mission Control
Earth Orbit
Endeavour
Falcon
Scott
Space Center
Houston
Endeavor
Space
Would-Be Spaceman Back On Job
Albemarle North Carolina teen Brad Perry 16 refreshed after 16 hours sleep planned to re enter his plywood metal space capsule for a simulated Apollo moon mission. He had slept over 24 hours after leaving the capsule Monday morning and returned for suit adjustments.
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Albemarle
Brad Perry
Welfare Hearings Open on Nixon Reform Plan
Sen. Russell Long opened Senate Finance Committee hearings on Nixon welfare reform, aiming to discard guaranteed-wage provisions. He supports a workfare approach over welfare expansion. Witnesses include HEW Secretary Richardson and Labor Secretary Hodgson. House action ties reform to Social Security gains for 27.4 million Americans, with a $2,400 annual family of four threshold and $720 earnings allowance.
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Washington
Russell B. Long
Nixon
Senate Finance Committee
Louisiana Democrat
Senate
House
City Manager Returns Home From Hospital
Aiken City Manager Roland H. Windham left Aiken County Hospital today after a week as a patient. He will rest briefly before resuming duties and officials described his condition as very good.
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Aiken
Roland H. Windham
Aiken County Hospital
Apollo 15 wives cry and cheer during Cape Kennedy launch
The Apollo 15 wives Mary Irwin and Lurton Scott admit tears at liftoff while saying they trust God and fate. The countdown lists main engine firing, a live space telecast, and later checks on the Falcon lunar lander as Irwin Scott return to Endeavour after inspecting the craft. Worden remains aboard the command module. the spouses head home to Houston.
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Scott
Irwin
Endeavour
Falcon
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Houston
Alfred M. Worden
Coker Spring Restoration Fund Receives Donations Ripple
The Coker Spring Restoration fund begun in 1970 has drawn multiple donors and now totals 392 dollars. Original contributors include United Daughters of the Confederacy and Aiken County Republican Women's Club among others. Tax deductible contributions may be mailed to P O Box 1034 in Aiken South Carolina.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Aiken County
Republican Women's Club
Green Gardeners
Andy Alex
Four Seasons Garden Club
Col
John May
Lallah Wyman
Edwin L. Happ
Coker Spring Restoration
P. O
Aiken
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Western Union
Hyer
Jack Baker
Augusta
Baker
David R. Scott
James B. Irwin
Mrs. Scott
Coker Spring Restoration Fund
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