Aiken City Considers 17 Area Annexation Plan
An annexation study by Sydney Carter & Associates proposes gradual annexation of 17 fringe areas over five years to boost Aiken’s population from 13,436 to beyond 20,000. Areas include Virginia Acres, Aiken Estates, Whiskey Road region, Foxchase, Huckleberry Farms, Gem Lake, Hitchcock Woods, and Kalmia Hill.
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Aiken
Augusta
Sydney Carter & Associates
Planning & Zoning Commission
Carter
Virginia Acres
Aiken Estates
Whiskey Road
Foxchase Subdivision
Huckleberry Farms
Gem Lake Subdivision
Hitchcock Woods
Kalmia Hill
University of South Carolina
Hospital Corporation of America
Nixon meets Spinola in Azores on aid and base extension
President Nixon held a courtesy hour long session with Portuguese President Antonio Spinola in Lajes Azores to discuss possible U S economic aid for Spinola's new government and a new agreement extending the U S air base. The talks touched on Portugal's international role since the April 25 coup and Nixon planned to return to Washington soon.
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Spinola
Nixon
Washington
White House
Portugal
Sawhill Confirmed as Federal Energy Chief
The Senate approved John C. Sawhill 87 to 4 to lead the Federal Energy Office and soon head the new Federal Energy Administration when it starts July 27. A late Abourezk push urged opposition to Nixon energy policies.
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Sawhill
Washington
Senate
John C. Sawhill
James L. Abourezk
Dl.d
Nixon
Federal Energy Office
Federal Energy Administration
Tornado Toll in Ankeny Iowa Two Dead
A twin tornado strike devastated Ankeny a Des Moines suburb with two dead and at least ten injured. Emergency crews from the Highway Patrol and National Guard set up an EMS center as the town of 10 000 begins cleanup. The deceased were identified as Mr and Mrs Wallace White of Ankeny.
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Ankeny
Iowa
Des Moines
State Highway Patrol
National Guard
Polk County
R.C. Wooters
Wallace White
Fulbright Demands More Data on Kissinger Wiretaps
Senator J W Fulbright chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he has asked the Justice Department for additional documents on Henry A Kissinger s role in national security wiretaps. He notes that while material already provided aids review there appear to be gaps.
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Washington
J.W. Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Justice Department
Henry A. Kissinger
Fulbright
Department
Kissinger
Rain Chance and Warm Weekend Forecast Near Aiken
The chance of rain rises to ten percent with scattered showers likely Friday through Sunday. Temperatures reach the lower 90s after an overnight low of 65, with warm conditions continuing into the weekend and no expected winner in the Sizzler Contest.
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Aiken
Aiken locals amid gas shortage and bumper sticker buzz
During the worst gas shortage the Aiken Standard reported Mr and Mrs Roger Payne stranded without gas and needing kerosene for their car. The family later learned the story spread nationwide via wire service and a nephew in Oregon noted the Aiken dateline.
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Aiken Standard
Roger Payne
Aiken
Payne
Oregon
Paynes
United States
Aiken County School Board Rejects Fiscal Autonomy Request
Aiken County School Board rejects its bid for fiscal autonomy and tax power. Trustees accepted the delegation's opposition and discussed concerns about reapportionment and nonresident influence on tax decisions. Chairman Ben Rusche urged prudent handling of educational funds amid these debates.
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Aiken County
Ben Rusche
State House of Representatives
Rusche
Gilbert McMillan
Marshall Cain
Sandoz Colors Chemicals Plant Planned in Allendale County
A Basel based multinational plans a 5000 acre textile chemical plant in Allendale County that would employ about 1000 people including 200 chemists and administrators. The Martin site is the preferred choice after land conflicts near Millett. The venture faces labor supply and environmental review, with final approval by Sandoz Ltd in Basel. The plant would border the Savannah River and be centered on Martin with spillover land deals continuing.
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Basel
Switzerland
Allendale County
Sandoz Ltd
John C. West
South Carolina Corporation
Sandoz Color and Chemicals
Sandoz-Wander Ltd
East Hanover
Martin
Sandoz
Millett
Cecil Dunbar
Dunbar
Sandoz Board of Directors
Savannah River
Pos
Two Cities Plan Fourth of July Celebrations
Aiken County Shrine Club hosts Old Fashioned Fourth of July with contests music fireworks and a Patriotism speech by Sen Strom Thurmond. Funds support the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. North Augusta plans Stand Up For America Day with barbecue at Mamie Chance Cafeteria food games square dancing ice cream social exhibits and contests to raise funds for Nancy Carson Library’s new reference wing.
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Aiken County Shrine Club
Washington
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Aiken
Citizens Field
Linda Moody
Kiokee
Aiken Shrine
Shrine
Sen
Strom Thurmond
North Augusta
Greater
Weather guessing contest offers 100 degree prize in Aiken
A contest by Farmers and Merchants Bank and Aiken Standard invites entries predicting when the fall summer heat will hit 100 degrees in Aiken. Prizes total at least 100 dollars, with bonuses for subscribers and bank customers. Entries must be postcard submissions, judged by bank officials, with ties decided by arrival order.
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Aiken
Aiken Communications Inc
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Merchants Bank
Mer
Laurens Street
Park Avenue
US Weather Service
Busch Field
Augusta
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William Clyburn
Ma Bell
Hastings Wyman
Hugh Vuick
Aiken Lions Club
Watergate
Vuick
Lion Dick Young
Derby Wendel
USTA
Savannah
New Jersey
Robert E. McNair
Gerald Ford
Carmen
Wolf Trap Farm
Ford
Defense
Melvin Laird
N. Augusta
N. Algusta
Aiken Standard Farmers
Aiker Sandard
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