Aiken City OKs Land Purchases for Three Industries
The Aiken City Council authorized deeds for Unimark Plastics Inc. to buy 9.7 acres on Lot No. 1 in the industrial park for a 30,000 square foot plant at 4500 per acre. Tilbury Fabrics plans park expansion and a speculative building is to be constructed.
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Jeane Hall
Aiken
Three Industries
Tilbury Fabrics
Unimark Plastics Inc
Pennsylvania
Unimark
The
Indus
Spec building sale funds city park development
A fragment notes the sale of a spec building to raise money for park development. Details are sparse with a city reference and a page indicator but no full actions or dates.
Leading indicators rise 1.4 percent in May
The government said its index of leading indicators jumped 1.4 percent in May the fastest gain in 10 months. The index now stands 13 percent ahead of last year as it signals possible continued growth and job creation. Economists caution GNP growth may run under 5 percent in the current quarter.
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Washington
Commerce de
Partment
Tax Bill To Be Approved In House Today
The House seems ready to approve a Senate passed tax cut extension for another 90 days, shielding Americans from a $15 billion annual tax increase. President Ford supports a larger tax cut, and a vote could occur today.
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Washington
House
Ford
Harris defense names two SLA members as witnesses
In Los Angeles the Harris defense identifies Joseph Remiro and Russell Little, both convicted murderers, as key trial witnesses. Defense attorney Leonard Weinglass questions jurors about knowledge of the Symbionese Liberation Army as part of jury screening.
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Los Angeles
William and
Emily Harris
Joseph Remiro
Russell Little
Leonard Weinglass
Symbionese Liberation Army
Weinglass
Superior Court
Mark Brandler
Mercenaries' Fate With Neto in Angola Shooting Row
Four British and American mercenaries sentenced to be shot face possible execution as President Agostinho Neto weighs their fate. Andrew McKenzie and John Derek Barker were given firing squad six others receive long prison terms. Included are Gustavo Grillo of Jersey City and Gary Acker of Sacramento with 30 and 16 year sentences respectively. Seven more Britons awarded 16 to 30 years.
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Luanda
Angola
News
Agostinho Daniel Gearhart
Kensington
Costas Georgia
Andrew McKenzie
John Derek Barker
Britain
Gustavo Grillo
Jersey City
N.J
Gary Acker
Sacramento
Calif
Western nations study multibillion dollar bailout plan
In San Juan AP reports Western economic powers study a multibillion dollar bailout similar to New York City's aid. Details are unclear but U S taxpayers could contribute up to 2 billion toward an aid package potentially totaling 6.1 billion.
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San .Juan
Puerto Rico
New York City
U.S
No Ladder Needed In Elopement in Columbus Ga
Amsey Sheffield and Minnie Gurley eloped in Columbus after lacking a ladder to carry love down one. They married despite the obstacle and plan to move from a nursing home to Gurley’s home. The wife notes the doctor advised against staying alone and cherishes having lifelong companionship at all hours.
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Columbus, Ga
Amsey Sheffield
Nannie Gurley
Columbus
Aiken Sees Frequent Thunder Rumbles and Rain Expected
Visitors note a thunderous spell in Aiken with daily thunder and wet weather predicted. Rain chances rise to fifty percent tomorrow while highs reach the 80s and nights stay warm. The forecast hints at a possible end to the monsoon as sunny skies may return this weekend.
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Aiken
Moonies Back in Town Press for Donations in Downtown
Unification Church members prompted shoppers in downtown Aiken and Mitchel Shopping Center to buy carnations for the church. Bystanders noted the scene as part of a larger city council meeting discussion where Councilman Durban and Perry clashed over motions during last night proceedings.
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Unification Church
Aiken
Mitchel
Durban
Perry
Hijackers press for release of prisoners in hostage crisis
Palestinians who hijacked an Air France jet demand the release of 53 prisoners held in Israel and elsewhere as ransom for about 250 hostages. The broadcast from Kampala listed many names, said the exchange must finish before 1200 GMT, and described the plane's movements and aboard passengers.
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Kampala
Uganda
Air France
Israel
Germany
Hilarion Capucci
Jerusalem
West Germany
Kenya
Switzerland
France
Athens
Nades
Patricia Hyn
Maariv
Libya
Raelis
Ambrose Wa
Mondas
F For the Liberation of
Pales
Ps Tine Liberation Organiza
Popular Fronts
Beirut
PLO
Hi In
Hospital Expansion Bumped Back to HSA
The letter seeking 100 beds for Aiken Community Hospital is sent back to the East Central Georgia Health Systems Agency for local review. State HSA officials say local input is essential before any certificate of need decision.
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HSA
Aiken Community Hospital
East Central Georgia Health Systems Agency
John McNeely
Department of Health and Environmental Control
DHEC
McNeely
Letter of
Lower Savannah
HEW
Effect Of School Ruling Still Unknown In Aiken
Local officials weigh the impact of a Supreme Court decision limiting annual federal desegregation plan changes. In Aiken Area No. 1 the advisory council considers redrawing lines to balance Eustis Park Elementary as HEW data show shifting demographics. Analysts caution against early conclusions.
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Eric Higgs
Supreme Court
Ted B. Willis
Pasadena
Calif
Aiken Area No. 1
Area No. 1
Eustis Park
HEW
Area No 1 Advisory Council
B. Henderson Johnson Jr Johnson
Aiken
Johnson
North Augusta Republicans Vote in Democratic Primary
Three North Augusta officials James L Harris Henry R McKenney and Ellen Smith reportedly voted in the June 8 Democratic primary over solicitor race concerns. Councilman Greene says he did not vote while other Republicans Layman Gray Kellett not reached. South Carolina Election Commission official Ellisor says no laws were broken and candidates may vote as they please.
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North Augusta
Henry R. McKenney
James L Harris
Ellen Smith
McKenney
Harris
King
Smith
Thomas W. Greene
Greene
Daniel B. Layman
William Gray
James R. Kellett
Michael L. Laughlin
Cecil L. Collins
James B. Ellisor
South Carolina
S Election Commission
Ellisor
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