Party Conventions Set In Aiken County Race
The Aiken County Democratic and Republican parties hold conventions Monday night. Democrats meet at St. Angela Academy Gym 7 p.m. with chairmen elected and delegates to the state convention. Daniel McLeod attorney general delivers the keynote. Republicans open at 7 p.m. at Aiken Junior High, with Robert Shaw Georgia party chair speaking and a 5:30 p.m. press conference. Three commissioners seek re election. Larry Murphy undecided or not running.
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Aiken County
Democratic Party
Republican Party
John W. Harte
St. Angela Academy
Larry Murphy
Jo Anne Price
Edwin Farmer
Carroll Warner
Harte
Daniel McLeod
South Carolina
GOP
Robert Shaw
Georgia Party
Hennelly
Shaw
Wilson Leads Labor in British Election Returns
Harold Wilson's Labor Party led in early returns from Britain's general election while computer projections showed they would lack a majority in the House of Commons. Wilson rejected forming a coalition with the Liberal Party, suggesting a potential minority government, the first since Ramsay MacDonald in 1929.
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London
Harold Wilson
House of Commons
Wilson
Liberals
Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
Messmer Names Consolidated Cabinet in France
Premier Messmer retained key Gaullist figures while trimming the cabinet. Michel Jobert becomes foreign minister and Valery Giscard d Estaing takes over finance signaling continuity in France foreign and monetary policy.
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France
Paris
Pierre Messmer
Michel Jobert
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Hearst waits for word as SLA kidnappers keep silent
Randolph A Hearst awaits a message from the Symbionese Liberation Army while about 45 000 people have received food in a distribution effort to meet an initial demand. Approximately 30 000 people at 10 San Francisco Bay area centers received bags with chicken fruit vegetables and other items.
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San Francisco
Randolph A. Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
San Francisco Bay Area
Ethiopian Prime Minister vows end to four day mutiny
In Addis Ababa thousands of demonstrators marched as Endalkachew Makonnen, new prime minister named by Emperor Haile Selassie, expressed confidence he has broad support and can end the military mutiny with the army backing his governorship.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Endalkachew Makonnen
Haile Selasse
Aklilu Haptewold
Auto layoffs hit 2,050 white collar workers
DETROIT AP Massive auto industry layoffs have left 85,000 hourly workers jobless and claimed 2,050 white collar employees. The white collar losses are under one percent of salaried staff, but could rise if auto sales do not rebound soon.
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Detroit
Weekend Weather Outlook for Yardwork and Golf
The coming weekend in the area looks mostly pleasant for outdoor activities with a slight rain chance. Today highs in the low 70s, tonight’s low near 40, and tomorrow warm around 70 with 10 to 15 mph gusty winds.
Bike-Hike at Mitchell Center Seeks Riders and Parents
Parents must accompany children to Mitchell Shopping Center starting point Sunday at 1 p.m. for the Youth Association for Retarded Children event. A parent sign must accompany a release form before a rider participates. Proceeds go to a fund for the retarded and Recycling Day runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with items accepted by the Aiken Junior Woman's Club. proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop No. 146.
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Mitchell Shopping Center
Youth Association For
Aiken Junior Woman's Club
Mitchell Former Aides Indicted By Grand Jury
North Augusta police face gas shortage driven transport ban affecting patrols. Council order bars use of city vehicles for officer transport to and from work, forcing nearly a dozen officers to walk up to two miles. Some operations rely on private cars for fire calls.
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Mitchell
North Augusta
A. Planuario
Public Safety Department
Department of Public Safety
Gas Dealers Uncertain About Month Of March
Area fuel distributors fear a March shortage despite a two cent retail increase. Malcolm Dailey of Texaco expects 71 percent of his 1972 allocation, down from February, signaling tighter supplies. G A Milner reports about 120000 gallons for 30 stations and says the rise helps retailers but not the shortage. Leon Boyleston referenced in the next page.
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Judy Rich
Malcolm N. Dailey
Texaco
Dailey
G.A. Milner
Milner
Leon Boyleston
Grand Jury Delivers Sealed Watergate Report to Sirica
The 23 member grand jury, empaneled June 5 1972, delivered a sealed report to U S District Judge John J Sirica along with two suitcases of Watergate evidence. Indictments centered on conspiracy to obstruct justice and cover up break in at Democratic headquarters.
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John Mitchell
Federal Court
New York
Mitchell
Commerce
Maurice Stans
U.S
Frederick C. LaRue
Mardian
Liddy
Democratic
Ehrlichman
Watergate
Dean
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Democratic National Committee
Nixon
Charles Alan Wright
University of Texas
Bebbington Proposes Ideas on Hitchcock Woods
William P. Bebbington presents a third and final article on Hitchcock Woods proposing solutions to problems facing the natural city landmark. The piece, illustrated, appears on page 4 of today's Aiken Standard.
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William P. Bebbington
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken
Hornets Rally To Beat Camden In Low State Playoffs
Aiken's Hornets upset twice last week in Columbia but regained form in Charleston with a 91-76 win over Camden. They advance to the second round of the Lower State Playoffs at Wanda High School Mt. Pleasant to meet undefeated Middleton, with Hor nettes next facing West Florence Saturday. Scott Hunter, Aiken Standard Sports Editor, will cover the rest of the playoffs in Charleston.
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Aiken
Hornets
Columbia
Charleston
Camden
Wanda High School
Mt. Pleasant
Middleton
Hornettes
West Florence
Aiken Standard
Scott Hunter
Gilbert
Williston
Attendance Halts Decision on Hospital Letter of Intent
The Hospital Corporation of America LOI to build a hospital in Aiken County drew no action due to lack of quorum at a Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Committee meeting. A new vote is set for March 19 in Denmark, with recommendations to the Lower Savannah Regional Council. Attendees included Dr. George A. Poda Dr. Don L. Pennington Jean H McCorsky and James D. McNair.
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Hospital Corporation of America
Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Committee
HCA
Aiken County
Lower Savannah
Denmark
Lsrpd&d
George A. Poda
Hitchcock
James D. McNair
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
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Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Nasium
Ed J. Hennelly
Democrats
Ralph J. Cullinan
Edwin E. Farmer
Wade M. Brodie
JO Ann Price
Harold V. Graybeal
Messmer
Patricia Hearst
Rolf Wilhelm Steven
Pentti K. Kolehmainen
Charles S. Bird Jr
Shee
Marion H. Smoak
Ambassador Smoak
State Department
Robert
Smoaks
Tey
Public Safety
Butor
Sirica
Asst. Atty
Robert C Mardian
Gordon C. Strachan
Kenneth W. Parkinson
E. Howard Hunt Jr
G. Gordon Liddy
James W. McCord Jr
Jeb Magruder
CIA
Lance
Nixon Campaign Committee
James W. McCord
E. Howard Hunt
White House
Bernard L. Barker
Frank A. Sturgis
Eugenio R. Martinez
Virgilio R. Gonzalez
McCord
Bebbington
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