Illinois Rejects ERA Once Again
Illinois House rejected the Equal Rights Amendment 102 to 71 after days of lobbying including White House calls. ERA supporters vow to keep fighting as Gov. James R. Thompson urged continued votes and opponents led by Phyllis Schlafly decried the outcome. Eleanor Smeal of NOW remained hopeful, noting the battle is not over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
White House
Illinois House
ERA
Eleanor Smeal
National Organization For Women
House
Illinois
U.S
James R. Thompson
Phyllis Schlafly
Stop Era
Anderson Enlists Legal Scholars for Presidential Bid
John B. Anderson has enlisted the deans of Yale Columbia Miami and Berkeley law schools to wage the legal battles needed for a viable presidential run. He faces the built in advantage for two party candidates as independent and third party hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John B. Anderson
Yale
Columbia
Miami
Berkeley
Anderson
Norman Thomas
George Wallace
Two-Car Crash Leaves One Dead In Aiken
An early morning two car crash on S C 191 near I 20 killed Lewis Thomas Jr 31 of Rt 3 Box 414 Aiken He was pronounced dead at the scene the accident occurred at 1215 AM local time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
South Carolina Highway Department
Lewis Thomas Jr
Rt. 3
S.C. 191
Interstate 20
Smiling crowd ends Aiken County Board of Education meeting
Residents left the Aiken County Board of Education gathering with broad smiles as heavy rains poured down, brightening the mood as the session concluded. A humorous vignette about married life appears in the text, contrasting with the weather tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Carter Calls Allies to Unity Ahead of Europe Trip
President Carter departs on an eight day tour of Europe to press for a unified Western front against Soviet aggression. He plans talks in Rome Venice and Yugoslavia with leaders including Cossiga and Tito to reinforce alliance cohesion amid Iran Afghanistan and Middle East tensions. Security measures in Venice are heavy as Red Brigade threats loom over the summit venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carter
White House
Western Alliance
Afghanistan
Iran
Middle East
France
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Canada
Italy
Venice
Tokyo
Rome
Francesc Cossiga
John Paul II
Vatican
Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Spain
Portugal
U.S
Secret Service
Red Brigade
San Giorgio Island
Aiken County Budget Shows Surplus After Adjustments
County Finance Director Frieda Walker and Administrator L C Greene presented a budget to the Aiken County Council showing a $30,000 surplus after trimming department and social agency funds and projecting higher revenues. A $260,000 deficit was also reported Monday night with additional funds anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
County Eyes Surplus Boosts and Structural Reforms
Budget may gain from federal Revenue Sharing and new tax sources but exact figures delay. Council supports creating a full time public defender replacing Hatcher who retires in January, with at least three lawyers ready for 20000. Clerical pool proposal resurfaces though some say timing is off for this year. Budget cuts include 6832 from Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hatcher
Hatcher
Robert J. Harte
Legislators Reflect On General Assembly Session
South Carolina legislators from Aiken County express mixed feelings after a productive session. They praise spending controls and zero based budgeting, note a defeated constitutional spending amendment, and anticipate its return in 1982. Governors vetoes on Aiken County projects draw criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C
Senate moves to restore the federal death penalty vote
The Senate voted 50 to 36 to restore the federal death penalty for treason espionage and other crimes. Majority Leader Byrd delayed the measure overnight as Sen. Helms pressed for an immediate vote, while Kennedy was away campaigning. Byrd pledged to schedule debate after year’s overhauling the federal criminal code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Byrd
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Helms
Justice Department
Edward F. Kennedy
Dmass
Judiciary Committee
President Carter
Kennedy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aiken Today
Dear Abby
Ma Bombeck
Europe
Mike Wiland
North Augusta
Rob Matwick
Y Kathryn
Council
Carrol H. Warner
Warner
Greene
Knotts
McMillan
Gilbert E. McMillan
Raiken
Tom Huff
Richard W
Dick) Riley
Aiken County
Usc-Aiken
M. Judson Busbee
D-Wagener
Busbee
Riley
Greenville
USC Aiken
C. Marshall Cain
R-Aiken
General Assembly
Supreme Court
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!