Aiken hosts mixed schedule of races and events in March
A series of events runs through March in Aiken including the Triple Crown schedule with flat races on Saturday March 13 at 2 p m benefiting the Jaycees, a Horse Show in Hitchcock Woods on Friday March 19 at 10 a m, an Aiken Steeplechase on Saturday March 20 at Steeplechase Field, the Lancers Tournament on Saturday March 27 at Powderhouse Field, and Harness Races for the American Cancer Society at the Aiken Mile Track plus a Triple Crown Ball at Houndslake Country Club. Tickets vary by event with advance and gate prices listed and a Sertoma Club sponsor noted.
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Aiken
Jaycees
the Woods
Hitchcock Woods
Sertoma Club
Powderhouse Field
American Cancer Society
Aiken Mile
Houndslake Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Aiken Promotes Horse Edition Ahead of Triple Crown
The Aiken Standard highlights horses in peak training for the Triple Crown and racing season. An editorial on Page 4 discusses Aiken’s horse industry and the Tri ple Crown. The sixth annual horse edition appears Friday March 12, with special orders now being taken and priced 60 cents each or 2 for $1 including U S mailing.
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Aiken
Aiken Standard
United States
Agriculture Dept Approved $8 Million Subsidy Overpayments
A GAO report finds the Agriculture Department approved $8 million in subsidy overpayments to nine grain companies linked to the 1972 Soviet wheat deal. An attorney said letters demanding repayment went to firms last week, 18 months after a critical audit. Rep. DuPont said the firms manipulated trading patterns to qualify for export subsidies.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
General Accounting Office
Pierre DuPont
R-Del
Geneva Strike at UN Headquarters Ends After Week
The strike by lower grade UN staff at the Palais des Nations in Geneva ended after a week of halted work. The administration announced a settlement with details not yet released as power and facilities were restored later in the day.
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Geneva
Switzerland
United Nations
Miletong Palace of Nations
Japanese Executive Resigns Amid Lockheed Payoff Inquiry
Marubeni Corp chairman Hiro Hiyama resigns to take responsibility for public criticism as the firm, once Lockheed's sole agent in Japan, signals it will not seek more Lockheed sales business amid allegations of payoffs to Japanese officials. Marubeni denies involvement and denies suggesting or handling payments.
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Tokyo
Marubeni Corp
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Lockheed
Japan
Marubeni
Hiro Hiyama
Public apathy blocks tighter gun controls despite deferral
A lobbyist for strict gun laws argues insufficient public interest keeps Congress from imposing tougher controls. Jack Corbett of the National Coalition to Ban Handguns and allies say the House Judiciary Committee’s deferral may, in the long run, strengthen their cause as crime and violence spur public demand for stronger measures.
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Washington
Congress
Jack Corbett
National Coalition To
House Judiciary Committee
The
Coalition
U S Birth Rate Holds At Record Low In 1974
The birth rate stayed at 14.9 births per 1 000 population for 1974, a new low in the fertility rate of 68 4 births per 1 000 women ages 15 to 44, with 3 159 958 live births reported. Early 1975 data suggest the downward trend continues.
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Washington
U.S
National Center For Health Statistics
Region 4-AAAA girls crown settled in playoffs
Orangeburg Wilkinson claims the regular season title and Aiken High meets Irmo High, runner up, in an 8 p.m. region semifinal at Irmo High. An accompanying note recounts a Sears service call delay during a fire drill. Aiken Standard staffer slips in through a back door to observe a Kennedy Elementary class without proper check in.
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Orangeburg- Wilkinson
Aiken High
Irmo High
Augusta
Joseph Jimnies
Sears
Miss Kennedy
Aiken County Commission Meets in Secret Session
The Aiken County Commission held a two hour closed meeting led by ERIC HIGGS to discuss financial problems facing the Aiken County Public Service Authority. No official action was taken.
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Aiken County Public Service Authority
Aiken County Commission
Aiken County considers loan for nursing home plan
The Aiken County Commission discussed a government letter indicating funds will arrive to cover costs for a nursing home project. A special session was set to decide borrowing $35 000 by the Public Service Authority and a Committee of the Whole was convened to review the item.
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Aiken County
Graybeal
South Carolina
S.C
Commission
Harold V. Graybeal
Public Service Authority
Jackson Holds Massachusetts Edge in Democratic Chase
AP analysis notes Henry M. Jackson won Massachusetts with 23 percent, delaying Carter’s surge and setting up a three way Florida test with Wallace. Birch Bayh slips to minor role after seventh place in Massachusetts, while Morris Udall touts a liberal lead despite losing to Jackson.
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Walter R. Mears
Boston
Henry M. Jackson
Massachusetts
Jackson
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Florida
Alabama
George C Wallace
Carter
Vermont
Birch Bavh
Indiana
Bavh
Funds Approved To Hire Courthouse Consultant
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners approved the nine member Courthouse Committee to apply for LEAA funds to hire Michael Wong of New York to study remodeling feasibility. A three person site study panel was also named to review locations for a potential new facility.
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Aiken
Cain
Wong
Union County
Fairfield County
Fairfield
Stathy Verenes
Frank
Sue) Roe Jr
Paul
Julia) Moore
Frank Alexander
Dry Weather Continues With Near Zero Rain Chance
The forecast shows dry conditions with no significant rain. Highs in the mid 50s and a tonight low around 55 degrees with southwest winds near 10 mph. Aiken escapes major winter storms while freezing rain disrupts travel from Wisconsin and Michigan to southern New England.
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Aiken
United States
Wisconsin
Michigan
New England
North Augusta Deliberates Home Rule Form Under Law
City leaders and about 20 residents debated Home Rule Act forms as the 1975 law constrains North Augusta to pick the form closest to March 1974 government. A referendum potential exists only by public petition, with council not yet free to decide. A bicentennial park naming contest and street name change were also approved, plus sewer work payment to Zimmerman Evans and Leopold.
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North Augusta
Henry McKenney
McKenney
Ellen
Smith
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Historic Society
Westibou Drive
Bunting Drive
Zimmerman, Evans and Leopold
Georgia Avenue
Ford Dominates Vermont And Massachusetts Ballots
President Ford won 84 percent in Vermont and 62 percent in Massachusetts where Reagan got 35 percent. Both appeared on ballots with no personal campaigning and a $200000 massachusetts ad campaign. Ford expressed satisfaction as Callaway claimed momentum for the race. The Goret era of endorsements and late entrants continues as Church plans a possible March 18 entry amid a crowded field.
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Ford
Vermont
Massachusetts
Ronald
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Udall
New York
Arizona
Carter
Jackson
Wallace
Frank Church
Idaho
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