Tension Rises In Korea
U S intelligence reports North Korea has moved heavy armor toward the DMZ near South Korea. Pentagon officials say they are concerned but not alarmed and no alerts were issued for U S troops. Analysts note this is the largest such buildup near the DMZ in years and fear a test of U S commitment after Indochina changes.
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Iran central bank chief signals oil price rise in September
Governor Mohammed Yeganeh warned at a news conference that OPEC may raise crude oil prices 30 to 35 percent in September to restore the dollar's purchasing power. He declined to specify the exact amount and heads Iran's delegation to the Libreville ministerial meeting in Gabon next week.
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House Approves Voting Rights Extension to 1985
The House approved extending the Voting Rights Act through 1985 by 341 to 70 after three days of debate. Republicans pushed for a five year extension and south coverage guardouts. The bill goes to the Senate Judiciary Committee led by James C. Eastland, whose panel now leans more liberal than in the 1960s.
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Britons Begin Historic Vote On Common Market
In London Britons start their first referendum to decide if the country stays in the European Common Market. A final public opinion poll forecast a two to one yes outcome.
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Rhode Island Doctors Sue Insurers Over Malpractice Policy
A class action filed in U S district court in Providence seeks 100 million dollars on behalf of eight doctors and seven patients. The suit alleges four insurers conspired to restrain trade with the new claims made malpractice coverage. The AMA president suggests a doctors union may be needed to address the crisis.
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Ford to announce bid for full term in White House
President Ford will officially announce his intention to run for a full term before month end per Press Secretary Ron Nessen. A Republican group had suggested a declaration within a month, while Ford has repeatedly stated plans to run in 1976. A campaign-planning group led by Dean Burch has begun activities for Ford's campaign.
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Houston Man Sentenced to Death in Halloween Cyanide Case
Ronald C. O'Bryan, 30, was sentenced to death by electric chair after a Houston jury found him guilty of murdering his 8 year old son Timothy by giving cyanide laced Halloween candy. The verdict followed 71 minutes of deliberation.
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Rockets Hit Israel as Egypt Reopens Suez Canal Anniversary
Arab gunners in Lebanon fired rockets into Israel injuring a civilian at a frontier kindergarten in Qiryat Shmonah. Israel said artillery fire followed, signaling retaliation as Egypt reported reopening the Suez Canal on the war anniversary.
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Last Aiken racehorses depart for northern campaigns
The final convoy of thoroughbreds trained by W C Freeman left Aiken on Monday as part of a northern campaign. Among the horses is Artful Levee, a half sister of Shuvee, noted in county racing circles. Meanwhile rumors linger of the Aiken County Board of Commissioners considering two new part time staffers a scorekeeper and a timekeeper for meetings.
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Mike) Freeman
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Graybeal Levels Charges In Aiken County Finances Case
Harold V. Graybeal accuses former bookkeeper Mrs. Rhea Burgess of personal gain at county expense totaling at least 524.73. The allegations cover five claims for mileage and expenses from Dec 1973 to Apr 1974. Burgess, now a candidate for Coordinator of County Finances, has no comment.
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Sadat Reopens Suez Canal and Vows to Liberate Lands
President Anwar Sadat reopened the Suez Canal calling it a channel of peace and prosperity while pledging to liberate Arab lands not yet free from Israeli occupation. He announced the waterway would serve global trade as Israeli cargoes were set to move under a disengagement pact.
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Commission May Hire Mrs Burgess Tonight
The Board of Commissioners holds a 7 30 p m work session at the Aiken County Administrative Annex No 4 124 Chesterfield Street open to the public The agenda includes hiring Mrs Burgess with a target date before the 15th and work starting on the 16th Attorney William G Lynn Jr cites no comment on hiring and firing rules.
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Correction on Aiken County board trip names
The Aiken Standard corrects yesterday's headline about the Aiken County Board of Commissioners. The individuals who traveled were L V Davis and Forest L Kirby, not Lucas Ray. The newspaper regrets the error.
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Weather Outlook Warm and Humid With A Chance Of Thunder
Today is expected hot and sunny with highs in the mids. Tonight will be warm with upper 60s lows as cloudiness increases. Tomorrow remains warm with a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms likely to push highs toward the upper 80s.
Aiken County Dedicates New Finance Coordinator Post
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners dissolves the finance director and purchasing agent roles and creates a coordinator of county finances to absorb their duties. James Donovan will leave June 15, and Mrs. Rhea Burgess is considered for the new post at 9200 dollars annually in 1974.
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Burgess and Donovan Career Highlights Across Public Service
Mrs Burgess attended Talatha Haw Elementary and Aiken Senior High with honors and studied at the Educational Center and Winthrop College. She worked from 1941 in Graniteville Co and Clearwater Manufacturing, rising to chief clerk then county bookkeeper before dismissal in 1975. James A Donovan earned a Georgetown BS in 1970 and USC MS in 1974, worked in Catholic Social Services and Marine Corps audits, and since 1974 has served as Aiken County Finance Director.
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