Beech Island Bank Robbery Sparks Wide Search
Four Black males robbed the First State National Bank in Beech Island around 11 a.m. A green Buick with no plates stolen from Augusta was found. suspects possibly in a brown Mustang or green over tan Pontiac. A search from Beech Island to Barnwell involved bloodhounds and a plane from Aiken Airport. No descriptions available.
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First State National Bank
Beech Island
Highway 125
Johnson Motor Co
Augusta
Herndon Dairy Road
Williston
Barnwell
Aiken
Energy talks dicey after gas tax plan collapse
Congressional leaders meet with President Ford to discuss energy after the 23 cent gas tax plan was defeated by the House. White House and Democratic leadership may pursue peace talks to end a five month stalemate at today’s session.
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Washington
Ford
White House
OPEC Plans Crude Oil Price Increase Next Month
At the Libreville meeting OPEC decided to readjust crude oil prices starting October 1 1975 due to inflation dollar depreciation and erosion of oil revenue. The cartel will maintain the current price freeze until September 30 1975.
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Libreville
Gabon
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
Soviets Move Toward Mozambique Ties
Washington reports U S intelligence indicates the Soviet Union is quietly establishing military and economic links with Mozambique before its independence. Analysts say Moscow may seek a Mozambique port to support naval units and oil tanker routes vital to the United States and Western Europe.
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Washington
Russia
Indian Ocean
U.S
Mozambique
United States
Europe
Postmaster Insists On Price Hike In First Class Mail
New York AP report says Postmaster General Benjamin Bailar backs a rise in first class postage to 12 cents despite a Postal Rate Commission proposal by Judge Seymour Wenner to cut first class to 8.5 cents. Bailar notes other classes would see sharp increases as rates are debated in Washington.
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New York
Benjamin F. Bailar
Bailar
Washington
The
Postal Rate Commission
Seymour Wenner
HCA Task Force Studies Hospital Aiken County Hospital
A four member HCA task force from southeastern facilities wrapped a two day review at Aiken County Hospital. Led by Terry Hiers they met physicians and staff to tabulate personnel equipment and operations for a smooth transition plan.
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Southeastern
Hospital Corporation of America
Aiken County Hospital
Terry Hiers
Parkview Hospital
Nashville Tenn
Hiers
HCA
Nashville
Colby Testimony Is Called Off After GOP Boycott
Republicans boycott a House intelligence subcommittee hearing forcing cancellation of CIA Director William E. Colby testimony. Chairman James V. Stanton cites Nedzi resignation and party power shifts as factors in the move. Stanton says he knows of assassination plots but will not name victims. The Macomb Daily notes Nedzi plans to resign as chairman amid committee power disputes.
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Washington
House Intelligence Subcommittee
William E. Colby
Central Intelligence Agency
Subcommittee
James V. Stanton
Ohio
Lucian Nedzi
D-Mich
Stanton
CIA
James V Stanton
D-Ohio
Cbs-Tv
Morning News
Cleveland Plain Dealer
House
U.S
Michigan
Lucien Nedzi
Macomb Daily
Mt Clemens
Mich
Nedzi
Ilegal
Federal Funds To Provide For 328 Jobs
Aiken County Community Action Agency will receive about 180000 in federal funds to create 328 summer jobs for economically disadvantaged youths. Beginning mid June, the nine week program pays 2.10 per hour for 25 hours weekly. The grant is part of a 671677 distribution to South Carolina from the Labor Department Manpower Administration. Most youths will work in actual jobs with some in vocational training in construction plumbing and brick masonry.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
U.S. Department of Labor
Manpower Administration
Rain Chance Drops in Aiken County Forecast
The area sees decreasing rain احتمال with a 40 percent chance today and 20 percent tomorrow. Daytime highs stay near average while nighttime lows hover around 70 degrees.
Democrats Carrying Out Campaign Promises In Aiken County
The article cites the Democratic majority on the Aiken County Board of Commissioners delivering on promises. Actions include abolishing the finance director post, potential reinstatement of a longtime employee, sheriff bids for patrol cars, a county administrator leaving amid harassment claims, a foreman being fired, and questions over litter officer powers. Prosser pledges hiring county residents, while Prosser and allies push honoring locals and avoiding new government systems.
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Aiken County
Gloverville
Charles W. Prosser
Cablevision Ad Offers 7 Dollar Monthly Plan
Advertisement touts Cablevision at seven dollars per month for ten channels led by Atlanta channel.
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Atlanta
Channeil 17
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Athens
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Lee Adams
Martinsville
Gop
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Martha Graham
Martha Graham School
Colby
Oversight Committee
Carl Albert
Old Neighborhood
Republicans
Harold N. Graybeal
Ralph F. Cullinan
Lucas Ray
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Forrest L. Kirby
Leroy V. Davis
Cleve Edmunds
Forest L. Kirby
DERBY
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