Connally Denies Guilt as Bribery Charges Hit
John B. Connally former Treasury secretary indicted by a Watergate grand jury on charges of bribery conspiracy and perjury. He denies any wrongdoing and says he will fight the charges stating he is confident he will be vindicated. The indictment accuses him of taking two $5,000 bribes from milk producers and conspiring to cover up the payments.
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Washington
John B. Connally
Treasury
Watergate
Mideast Peace Effort Opens With Kissinger Allon Meeting
In Washington the renewed US push for Middle East peace begins with a meeting between Secretary of State Kissinger and Israeli Foreign Minister Allon. The afternoon session starts a month of talks with Israeli and Arab leaders as Kissinger aims to advance negotiations.
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Washington
Middle East
Henry A. Kissinger
Eign
Yigal Allon
Kissinger
Jury Selection Underway in Williams Kidnaping Case
In Atlanta a federal judge questions 34 prospective jurors of 138 for an impartial panel to try William A H Williams charged in the kidnapping of an Atlanta Constitution editor. Twenty six potential jurors qualified for the panel after day long questioning.
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Atlanta, Ga
William A.H. Williams
Atlanta
O’kelley
Franco Leaves Madrid Clinic After Blood Clot Recovery
Generalissimo Francisco Franco, 81, walked from the Madrid hospital where he had been treated for a blood clot in his right thigh. He smiled at well wishers and planned to rest a few days at El Pardo Palace before traveling to northwest Spain for further recuperation.
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Madrid
Spain
Francisco Franco
el Pardo Palace
Chrysler Earnings Take Tumble
Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp shares the blame with inflation for a 65 percent drop in first half 1974 profits, joining General Motors in weathering higher costs. The firm tallies profits down from the same period in 1973.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
General Motor
Chrysler
Mann Considered for Nixon Impeachment Manager
Democrat James Mann of South Carolina on the House Judiciary Committee was reported by The State to be considered by Chairman Peter Rodino Jr. for a floor manager role as the committee completes work on impeachment articles against President Nixon.
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Columbia
South Carolina
House
Judiciary Committee
James Mann
Nixon
the State
Mann
Judiciary
Peter Rodino Jr
D-N.j
Firm To Relocate In Industrial Park In Aiken
Colonial Equipment Corporation announces relocation to a new plant in Aiken Airport Industrial Park. The facility will cover about 80 000 square feet and is run by Colonial Food Stores. L. B. Lackore spoke at the news conference with Mayor H. O. Weeks and city officials.
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Colonial Equipment Corporation
Aiken
Colonial Food Stores
Aiken Airport
L. B. Lackore
H. O. Weeks
Lackore
Parker Voices View On Watergate Scandal
Republican candidate Marshall J. Parker comments on Watergate calling it a result of excess money and arrogance among political experts. A citizen quotes Parker and an exchange follows in a playful, ironic tone. A voter jokes about a vending machine mislabel and election day liquor laws amid talk of Milk to the winning candidate.
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Marshall J. Parker
Parker
House committee approves abuse of power article in Nixon impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee, after a 12 hour session, approved by 28 to 10 an article charging Nixon with abusing his oath and duties. A second article on failure to comply with subpoenas is likely to pass, while a third on personal finances may, and an article on secret bombing of Cambodia has little chance.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Nixon
Judiciary Committee
Robert McClory
R-Il
Cambodia
McClory
21 Committee Democrats
Republic
Heavy urban turnout marks Democratic runoff across state
Associated Press reports indicate a heavy turnout in urban counties with rural areas lighter. Spartanburg shows surprising noon turnout. Ravenel seen favored by urban voters while Dorn expects gains from higher participation. Columbia reports strong Black turnout and white precincts steady. Lexington rural areas very light.
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Associated Press
Spartanburg
Charles ‘‘Pug
Ravenel
Bryan Dorn
Charleston County
Rock Hill
Greenville County
Columbia
Greenview
North Forest Acres
Lexington County
Voters Turn Out Heavier In Aiken County Runoff
Aiken County Democratic primary runoff sees higher turnout than two weeks ago with stronger participation in Aiken and North Augusta. With 17 precincts reported, 535 ballots cast for governor lieutenant governor and local races as voting rose around noon and after work.
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Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
Jackson Opens Up Bidding For Well Construction
Jackson invites qualified well drilling firms in South Carolina and Georgia to bid on a new well project. Jones & Fellers provided plans to bidders as the Jackson Water Commission seeks up to 50 thousand dollars in FHA funding for a 40 year loan at 5 percent after No 1 well failed. Mayor Brown criticized funding efforts while Rep. Rudnick responded to the dispute in an open letter.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Jackson
Jones & Fellers
Eugene Heirs
Jackson Water Commissioner
Augusta
Jackson Town
Federal Home Administration
Council and Water Commission
Jarrell M. Brown
Brown
Irene Rudnick
Dr H G Royal dies at 62 in Aiken County
Dr Howard Guilford Roy al 62 of 3402 Augusta Rd Aiken and Kiawah Island died Monday after a brief illness. Funeral tomorrow at 5 30 p m at Aiken Memorial Park with Dr R L Cate and Rev L H Fowler officiating. He served as Navy Commander Flight Surgeon in WWII and practiced in Langley since 1946. He leaves widow Dorothy Ford Royal two daughters and a son. Pallbearers listed. Friends may call at George Funeral Home.
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Howard Guilford Royal
Augusta Rd
Aiken
Kiawah Island
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken Memorial Park
R.L. Cate
L.H. Fowler
Girard, Ga
Royal
Ethel Turner Royal
Louis B. Royal, Sr
University of Georgia Medical College
Greenville General Hospital
Greenwood
US Navy
Langley
Dorothy Ford Royal
Louis B Royal Sr
Carlos L. Townsend Jr
Columbia
John D. Lowery
Howard G Royal Jr
Charleston
Louis B. Royal Jr Aiken
Aiken County Medical Society
George Funeral Home
Aiken County Democrats face runoff races for House seats
In Districts 82 84 and 86 Democratic runoff elections determine nominees for the State House of Representatives in Aiken Edgefield and Beech Island areas. District 82 seat favors George L Brighthorp vs William A Rees Jr as no Republican filed. District 84 pits Marion D McGowan against Robert M Bell with winner facing James H Goodman. District 86 sees Judson Busbee vs Medwell Hill ahead of John D Lowery. Board of Commissioners District One sees George W Brelsford versus Forest L Kirby, with winner facing Jo Ann Price in November.
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Aiken County
House of Representatives
Beaufort
Edgefield County
George L. Brighthorp
William A. Rees Jr
Beech Island Valley Area
Marion D McGowan
Robert M Bell
James H. Goodman
Judson Busbee
Medwell Hill
Aiken
Lexington
John D. Lowery
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