Colson Sentenced to One to Three Years in Prison
Former top Nixon adviser Charles W. Colson was sentenced to serve one to three years for obstructing justice after pleading guilty to a 1971 scheme to defame Daniel Ellsberg and undermine his trial. The deal followed plea negotiations with special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski.
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Washington
Charles W. Colson
Nixon
Colson
Ellsberg
Daniel Elisberg
Pentagon
Watergate
Leon Jaworski
No Progress Reported In Owens Corning Strike Talks
Officials from Owens Corning and Local 86 said no progress was made at yesterday's session in Augusta. The May 30 strike continues, affecting about 1,700 workers and halted future meetings pending FMCS guidance.
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Owens- Corning
Teamsters Local 86
Augusta
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Allendale Backing Grows for Sandoz Plant Favorable Poll
In Allendale 9 of 13 residents support moving a 5000 acre Sandoz dye and chemicals plant near Martin. Most see economic benefits and job creation though some express concern over ecological impact and labor strain. Respondents include Victor Googe and Margaret Patterson citing local economic need.
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Debby Wendel
Allendale
Martin
Allendale County
Victor Googe
Margaret Patterson
Tornadoes Strike Lowell and Surrounding Indiana Counties
Tornadoes and high winds ripped through northern Indiana injuring about 20 people. Lowell, home to 5500 residents, was among the hardest hit with roofs blown from about 10 houses and four businesses. Damage extended across six counties from the Illinois line to South Bend. No serious injuries reported.
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Lowell
Ind
Indiana
Illinois State Line
South Bend
Heat Rising For British Elections
London AP reports the minority Labor government was defeated in Parliament for the third straight day. Prime Minister Harold Wilson faces pressure to call a general election within the year to seek a clearer Labor majority, though resignation is not required. Several cabinet members urge a summer election.
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London
Harold Wilson
Britain
Wilson
Labor
Kissinger Says Soviets Ready to Ease Jewish Emigration
Secretary of State Kissinger told a key senator that the Soviet Union is prepared to liberalize its Jewish emigration policy somewhat, according to sources.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Texas Lawyer Faces Guilty Plea Over Connally Bribery Claim
Lawyer Jake Jacobsen tentatively pleads guilty to a reduced bribery charge over a $10,000 offer to former Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. He says Connally took the money in two installments for help to Associated Milk Producers Inc. The Watergate special prosecution force would drop a perjury case and the DOJ would drop an unrelated Texas savings and loan indictment in exchange.
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Washington
Texas
Jake Jacobsen
Treasury
John B. Connally
Jacobsen
Connally
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Watergate Special Prosecution Force
Justice Department
Texas Savings-And-Loan
Sizzler Contest opening draws mixed reactions
James McNair of F and M Bank reports many want to play Let's Make a Deal with him, more than Monte Hall imagined. Judge Charles Simon oversees side bets as Aiken Rotarians prepare for the Independence Golf Tourney on July 3 with Herb Rudnick handling incidentals.
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Bowman Transportation
Graniteville Co
Aiken
Augusta
Lee Benson
Bob Knight
Transport Company
Jeane Hall
James McNair
F&m Bank
Monte Hall
Charles Simon
Aiken Rotarians
Herb Rudnick
Simon
Aiken Standard-F&M Sizzler Contest Kicks Off
Hot weather signals the start of summer as the Aiken Standard-F&M Sizzler Contest opens. About 400 entries came in at Farmers and Merchants Bank with many more expected as contestants guess when the thermometer first reaches 100 degrees this season.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
County indigent care costs disputed by official
Aiken County Commissioner Jo Ann Price challenged the hospital admin script figures for indigent care costs. She cited data showing about 100 certified cases since January totaling $70,000, with six month average costs around $11,666 per month, far below the $25,000 to $30,000 monthly estimate.
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Aiken County
Jo Ann Price
J. Sam Nesbit Jr
Hospital Board of Trustees
Nesbit
S.C. Department of Social Services
George A. Poda
Poda
Price
Inflation Back To Double Digit Rates In May
The Labor Department reports May consumer prices up 10.7 percent from a year earlier, with a 1.1 percent month rise. If the rate persists, prices could exceed 13 percent higher in a year. The Nixon administration aims to cut inflation to about seven percent by year end.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Nixon
Portable signs must be gone by Monday in Aiken
Portable advertising signs in Aiken face removal by Monday under a new Planning and Zoning rule. Two signs remain at Kalmia Hill Plaza despite a 30 day removal notice sent May 24 by City Attorney Henry Busbee to Rent-A-Ad and local sign owners.
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Aiken
Kaimia Hill Plaza
Henry Busbee
Rent
Augusta
Planning & Zoning Commission
Kalmia Hill
Policy Questioned By Candidate On Teacher Pay
Gubernatorial candidate Ravenel urged elimination of National Teacher Examination based pay. Aiken County superintendents urged retaining tests as a general knowledge measure while seeking a standards-based salary, citing pre 1969 hires. ACSA pushes General Assembly to end pay differentials, noting two revenue gains could fund education. House already approved a 6 percent raise for teachers.
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Aiken County
Charles D. “Pug
Ravenel
Ers
B. A. Lown
South Carolina Education Association
Fleming
South Carolina
House of Representatives
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