Opening Gates May Challenge South Carolina District Elections
A Supreme Court ruling extending one man one vote to all elected bodies could force redistricting for state and local panels in South Carolina. The decision may affect school boards county councils city councils and possibly the State Highway Commission, which currently lacks equal population districts. Critics warn the move may invite new complications while supporters see fairness in representation.
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U.S. Supreme Court
South Carolina
State Highway Commission
Commission
General Assembly
Senate
House
Court of Appeals upholds flag desecration conviction
The New York State Court of Appeals by a 5-2 vote rules free speech does not permit dishonoring the flag in protest. It sustains a conviction of an art dealer for displaying art that desecrated the U S flag. The court says penalties protect peace and discipline ideological protests with lawful remedies available.
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United States
New York State Court of Appeals
New York
Ecology concerns spark national debate on pollution and population
A survey shows widespread awareness of ecology as experts warn cleanup costs may outpace gains. Figures from Harvard and Stanford scholars urge action while cautioning against inflated cures. Government officials advocate limits on families and mandatory birth control education to address population pressures.
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Bob Hernbrode
Arizona
Game and Fish Commission
Moon
Frederick Smith
Harvard
HEW
Robert Finch
Nixon
Russell Train
Council On Environmental Quality
Paul Ehrlich
Stanford
United States of America
Manhattan
Ehrlich
India
Will Durant
Democrats Seek A Chairman
A meeting at the Democratic National Committee screens candidate Homer T. Pettibone for the party chair. Pettibone touts history with the Humphrey-Muskie-Kennedy circle, support for federal programs, and an Edsel financing claim. The panel doubts his fit and concludes he is not suitable for the job.
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Homer T. Pettibone
Brooks Brothers
T.S. Eliot
Pettibone
Top Banana
Mason-Dixon Line
F.D.R
Vietnam
Johnson
Asia
Nixon
Golly
Muskie Cycles Through Critique of MIRV Freeze Proposal
The Circumlocution Office analogy frames Sen Muskie as long winded. He urged a six month MIRV test suspension to gauge Soviet intent while Nixon favors negotiated limits. The piece notes Soviet testing near Perm and cites CIA findings. it argues Moscow already advances in MIRV and Galosh defenses.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Moscow
Nixon
Muskie
Dickens
Little Dorrit
Kremlin
Lenin
U.S.S.R
United Nations General Assembly
United States
Perm
Russia
U.S
Free World
CIA
Chancellor Carroll home near Kalmia Hill described
The article details the Chancellor Carroll summer residence owned by Mr and Mrs Herbert Williams on 50 acres atop Kalmia Hill. Once owned by Willis Irvin, the property features heart of pine timbers, a tennis court, gazebo, a back garden pool, five mantels, and two carved mantels from a Winsboro house linked to Cornwallis era. The Thurlows learned a family link to Eliza Anciaux Berrien of Savannah, wife to Chancellor Carroll.
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Kalmia Hill
Chancellor Carroll
Herbert Williams Thurlow
James Persons Carroll
Charleston
William Gregg
Willis Irvin
Thurlows
Winsboro
Cornwallis
Bill’ Thurlow
Eliza Anciaux Berrien
Savannah
Carroll
Will I See My Dog in Heaven
A comforting note for a young reader about heaven described as a place with no pain or tears. The author cites Revelation 21 4 and reassures that even if a pet is not present there will be many other joys, with Jesus and God in attendance.
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B.L
Heaven
Jesus
God
Aiken High
Rutland Drive
U.S
Littering and tuition debate stir Aiken readers
A citizen criticizes schoolyard litter near Aiken High and nearby schools urging parent patrols and student cleanup. Michael H Smith objects to editorials on tuition policies suggesting better use of federal funds and critiques state education funding and accreditation.
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Aiken
South Carolina
Palmetto State
Michael H. Smith
Parsons Lane Aiken
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U.S. Highway No. 1
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Eugene J. Oyler
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Henry J. Taylor
Billy Graham
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