Helsinki hosts first day of CSCE summit
In Helsinki, President Urho Kekkonen hailed the 32 European leaders plus the United States and Canada at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. He called it a day of joy and hope, saying a new era in mutual relations begins as detente leads toward stability and enduring peace. The gathering is the largest world leader summit since 1814-15.
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Helsinki
Finland
Urho Kekkonen
Europe
Kekkonen
United States
Canada
Progress at Mini-Summit Between Ford and Brezhnev
President Ford and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev wrapped a 214 hour mini-summit declaring progress on strategic arms talks and Middle East issues. An impromptu news conference outside the ambassador’s residence followed. Brezhnev praised the talks as very constructive and Ford called the meeting very friendly.
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Helsinki
Finland
Ford
Communist Party
Leonid Brezhnev
Middle East
Brezhnev
India ratifies rule barring judges from emergency ruling
States ratify a constitutional amendment to bar judges from ruling on Indira Gandhi's emergency declaration. Fifteen states have ratified, meeting the required two thirds, sending the measure to President Ahmed for signature. The change covers only the 1975 emergency and not the 1971 election case.
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New Delhi
India
Indira Gandhi
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Matic
Britain
Supreme Court
Gandhi
Mohammed emerges as Nigeria's new leader after coup
Brig. Muritala Mohammed, a 38 year old Moslem northerner, is named leader of Nigeria following a bloodless coup that toppled Maj. Gen. Gowon while he attended an African summit in Kampala. Gowon said he accepted the coup and urged Nigerians to unite behind the new government.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Muritala Rufai Mohammed
Africa
Mohammed
Radio Nigeria
Yakubu Gowon
Kampala
Uganda
Gowon
No Conspiracy Proved On King Assassination Claim
Public Safety Commissioner A Reginald Eaves said the investigation found Watson's overheard plot claims unverified. He confirmed many names, places and dates in the alleged conspiracy were correct, but Watson's asserted involvement by named individuals could not be validated.
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Atlanta, Ga
Public Safety
A. Reginald Eaves
Martin Luther King Jr
Eaves
Robert Byron Watson
Lanta
King
Memphis
Watson
Ford offers tariff cut to aid decontrol plan
Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb says dropping a 60 cent per barrel tariff on refined imports could save consumers about 1.2 million dollars daily if Congress passes President Ford's oil price decontrol plan. The House Rules Committee moves forward on energy votes and a Krueger amendment tying decontrol to a windfall profits tax faces a tight vote.
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Ford Administration
Congress
Ford
Federal Energy
Frank G. Zarb
Zarb
House Rules Committee
House
Senate
Rules Committee
Bob Krueger
D-Tex
Senate OKs 5 Percent Cost Of Living Pay Raise For Federal Officials
The Senate approved a 5 percent annual cost of living raise for Congress members and top federal officials by a 5 to 29 vote, with supporters calling it justice since 1969. The raise would also affect the Vice President, Chief Justice, Speaker, Supreme Court justices, Cabinet members, and about 14,000 federal workers, and be set annually by the president unless Congress blocks it. President Ford signaled support for the raise despite inflation running around 8.6 percent.
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Hawaii
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Warren E. Burger
Carl Albert
Supreme Court
Ford
Day receives year for possession in Aiken court
William Edward Day, 23, pleaded guilty to marijuana possession and drew a one year sentence on the second offense during a special criminal court session at the U.S. District Courthouse in Aiken. Judge Rodney Peeples criticized drug use and noted the Christmas party purchase in December.
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Day
Circuit Court
Rodney A. Peeples
Criminal Court
U.S
Aiken
Peeples
Owens- Corning
Curtis William Cook
Fore
James C. Priester
Priester
Nolle
Lizzie King
Johnnie May Coleman
Mark Bradley Parker
Aiken County
Carolina Hospital Rates Among Nation's Lowest
The Equitable Life survey shows North and South Carolina hospital room rates among the nation’s lowest. In South Carolina private rooms average 54.50, semi private 48.50, intensive care 121.50. Aiken County Hospital lists 49, 45, 110. North Carolina averages 53, 48, 112.50 with Columbia’s figures highest in the state. Alaska, California, Massachusetts, New York and Washington DC have higher rates.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
United States
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Alabama
South Dakota
Aiken County
North Carolina
Columbia
Alaska
California
Massachusetts
New York
Washington, D.C
Chennault to Head First Baptist Church Installations set
The Rev. Henry Chennault, named pastor June 15, will be installed at First Baptist Church in services this Sunday. A 37 year old Oklahoma native with extensive Baptist work and leadership roles, he will be honored in an 11 a.m. service and 7 p.m. installation led by Rev. Charles Rabon.
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First Baptist Church
Chennault
Charles Rabon
Columbia
Robert L. Cate
Dalhart
Tex
Maxine DuBois
Mr. Chennault
University of Oklahoma
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ft. Worth
Fire Protection Rates Set For Center Area
The Center Fire District Commissioners approved annual fire rates with charges for residences at 15 dollars and various business categories from 20 to 250 dollars plus 50 for a restaurant kitchen and 3 dollars per additional unit. No charge for churches. Half rates for seniors over 65 and residents outside five miles, or with certain insurance status. Hardship cases to be reviewed. Fees are compulsory and liens may be placed on property for nonpayment. Land with mobile homes but not the homes themselves are not charged. Renters pay by property owner. Public hearing notes volunteers remain, but operation relies on fees to fund equipment and operation. Chief Terry Smith cites expected 52,000 dollars annual revenue. District created by July 15 vote. about 30 attended hearing.
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Center Fire District
Henry Summerall Jr
Ditions Center
Terry Smith
Summerall
Elected Administrator Holds Power in Council-Supervisor System
In the council-supervisor form the county administrator is the chairman of the county council and is elected at large for two to four years. The administrator handles day to day operations and staffing, with ties decided by vote. the council can overrule hires or fires by a two-thirds vote. The article notes questions from Sen. McMillan on qualifications for the dual role.
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S.C
Gilbert E. McMillan
General Assembly
Anderson
Bamberg
McCormick
Union
York
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