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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1970

Page

2

Mrs Willie Stewart Dies North Augusta

Mrs Willie Stewart of 16A Washington Homes North Augusta died Tuesday Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Old Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev J H Vaughn officiating Burial will be in the church cemetery The 1964 graduate of Schofield High School earned a 1964 degree from A T State University Greensboro NC She was formerly Teresa McKie and a member of Graniteville Church of God Survivors include her husband Willie Stewart and her parents Lawrence and Mrs McKie Friends may call at the home of her parents Breezy Hill or at 396 Wompath Road North Augusta

North Augusta Willie Stewart Washington Homes Old Macedonia Baptist Church J.H. Vaughn Schofield High School A&t State University Greensboro N.C Teresa McKie Graniteville, Church of God Lawrence McKie Graniteville Breezy Hill Wompath Road

Funeral services held for Mrs Lucy S West of Graniteville

Funeral services for Mrs Lucy S West 117 Trolley Line Road Graniteville widow of Reginald West died Tuesday were held at 2 p.m. at St John United Methodist Church with Rev John Davenport and two other ministers officiating Burial followed in Graniteville Cemetery Survivors include a daughter Mrs O M Burkhalter of Lilesville NC a son William A West of Gloverville and a daughter in law Mrs Virtee W West plus two sisters Mrs Florence Rearden of Aiken and Mrs Joe Miller of Norfolk VA Pallbearers included J O Crout Bible Class members and Charles Peters Dick Newsome Melton Woodward Bill Medlock George Meyers Frank Holley

Graniteville Lucy S. West Trolley Line Road St. John United Methodist Church John Davenport James F. Stroud W.P. Milligan West Reginald E. West Walter P Ella Hutto Sheppard Graniteville Co O.M. Burkhalter Lilesville N.C William A. West Gloverville Virtee W. West Florence Rearden Aiken Joe Miller Norfolk J.O. Crout St. John United

Aiken Standard Publication Details

The Aiken Standard established in 1867 publishes each afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801. It uses AP and UPI dispatches with exclusive reproduction rights and reserves ad correction in the next issue.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press United Press International

Counseling Helps Truant Children In Aiken County

Mrs Putman details school district efforts to address truancy through home conditions counseling and district letters to families. Most cases stem from single parent poverty or parental absence. Some families involve court action after weeks to months of intervention.

Putman

South Carolina Lines Up Nuclear Plant Safeguards and Jobs

Verenes argues SC offers strong laws for nuclear controls and enforcement. The Allied-Gulf Facility would bring 200 to 300 jobs and $70 million investment, boosting Barnwell County taxes by about $300,000 to $400,000 annually. He cites Savannah River Plant safety record and advanced safety equipment planned for the new facility.

Barnwell County Allied- Gulf Savannah River Allied-Gulf Verenes

Jobs Cut At South Carolina Bases Amid Cash Crunch

Defense Secretary Laird told South Carolina lawmakers that about 2,207 military jobs will be added with the establishment of the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base by June 30, 1971, while other bases face job losses. the wing will house 470 aircraft and offset cuts at six installations.

Washington South Carolina Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Defense Melvin R. Laird Congress Myrtle Beach

Correctional Route Not Answer for Truancy Says Official

Mrs Putman says correctional institution is not the answer and calls to report chronically absent children are welcomed to her office. No truancy officer now patrols streets but tips on frequently absent youths are sought.

Aiken Calls for Antitrust Probe of Utilities Nuclear Push

Senator George D. Aiken declares a nuclear gold rush by utilities to monopolize private atomic power production. He urges a Senate antitrust inquiry into the electric generating industry, accusing firms of using the Atomic Energy Commission as nonprofit research cover and the Securities and Exchange Commission to label plants as commercial ventures.

Washington George D. Aiken Senate Atomic Energy Commission Vermont Securities and Exchange Commission Aiken Senate Republican Joint Atomic Energy Committee

Stock Listing Quotation Snapshot From NASD Noon Prices

Quotations from the NASD reflect inter-dealer prices near noon today. Markets fluctuate through the day with no retail markups or commissions included. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith provides the figures.

Merrill - Lynch - Pierce - Fenner and Smith

15 Arrested In Charges At Lamar

In Darlington County authorities held 15 white men on common law riot charges after a Tuesday clash over school desegregation at Lamar, with bonds set at 5000 each. More arrests were expected as state and federal officials assess ongoing violence near Lamar High and Elementary School.

LAMAR Darlington South Carolina Washington Spiro Agnew Cabinet U. S Columbia Darlington County Consolidated Jeryl Best Lydia Citizens Council For Freedom of Choice

North Augusta Senior Wins Oratory Award

An 18 year old North Augusta youth won first place in Zone 1 of the 1970 American Legion High School oratorial contest. Dean Hughey of North Augusta High defeated three opponents at Easley Junior High and will enter the statewide contest March 13 at Seneca.

North Augusta American Legion High Hughey Bill Griffith Easley High School Timothy Bigham Ninety Six High School Robert Harris Westminister High School J. W. Kelly Clemson University Stanly Ryan Robert B. Jarvis Greenville Palmetto Toastmasters Club

Spring birds return as nature notes about a mockingbird

A personal column reflects on an aging mockingbird defending berries while robins and waxwings ignore nearby plants. The writer recalls past berry binges on birds, questions hangovers, and ties wildlife week to 1970 March 15–21, urging readers to listen for spring bird songs.

Mockingbird Don Quixote Pracanthas National Wildlife Federation Federation

Hecklers Shout Down Thurmond at UNM Campus

Sen. Strom Thurmond faced two hecklers during a UNM campus speech as officials could not find campus police to remove them. About 350 people attended the event hosted by the Student Speakers Committee. Thurmond spoke briefly before leaving.

Albuquerque N.M Strom Thurmond University of New Mexico Student Speakers Committee Speakers Committee Ray Schowers Thurmond

Marine Hearing Tentatively Set

A preliminary hearing for five Marines accused of murdering 16 South Vietnamese women and children is tentatively set for March 12. The hearing will align with a grand jury examination and Maj. Gen. Edwin B. Wheeler, commander of the 1st Marine Division, will decide if the men proceed to trial.

DA Nang Vietnam 1St Marine Division Edwin B. Wheeler

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