Tomorrow's Junior Horse Races Open Aiken Month of the Horses
The Jefferson Aiken Mile Track hosts the first major event of the Month of the Horses tomorrow at 2 p.m. Four two heat races comprise eight events with sixteen horses under track owner Abraham Shultz. Proceeds go to the Aiken Chapter of the American Cancer Society as spectators await the Ai ken Trials and Hunt Meet in coming weeks.
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Aiken
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American Cancer Society
SCEA Seeks Suburban HQ Tax Break Amid Tax Exemption Push
The Same S.C. Education Assn requests a Richland County property tax exemption for its Columbia area headquarters while urging repeal of tax exemptions. It also asks that millage at schools be included. Council sent the proposal to the tax exemptions committee. The group backs broader tax reform to raise up to 411.3 million and supports statewide property reappraisal action.
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Columbia
General Assembly
SCEA
Richland County Council
Council
No Rate Increase Claimed By Aiken Electric Cooperative
Aiken Electric Cooperative states no current rate increases for its consumer members. General Manager R. E. Thomson says some coops face higher wholesale costs and future rises may occur, but as of now Aiken Electric Cooperative has not raised rates. The letter also contrasts SCEA tax exemption debates with public education funding concerns.
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Aiken Electric Cooperative
R. E. Thomson
70 Vehicle Pileup Near Bakersfield Kills Six
Reports from California describe a fog shrouded highway near Bakersfield where a 70 vehicle pileup killed six people. Visibility was 15 feet yet traffic moved at 55 to 60 mph. police warnings and lights were reportedly lacking, prompting calls for better caution measures.
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Bakersfield
South Carolina
Hoover Endurance Defies Criticism as Vultures Circle
A defense of FBI Director J Edgar Hoover amid calls to indict conspirators and claims of surveillance. The author portrays Hoover as steadfast, countering media attacks and political pressure while praising his decades of service and loyalty to the country.
Obituary: Skiddy von Stade Dies at 82 in 1967
Skiddy von Stade of Aiken, longtime winter resident and prominent horseman, died in February 1967. Born in New York September 4, 1884, he led a varied life as a Harvard graduate, stock company executive, racehorse owner, National Museum of Racing founder, Jockey Club member and Stamford area civic leader. He served as Mayor of Old Westbury from 1940 to 1950 and maintained estates in Long Island Saratoga Springs Aiken Middleburg Virginia and Milletteville South Carolina. His surname tied to racing circles through the F S von Stade Company and later Jockey Club leadership. His wife Kathryn Steele and their daughters carried on connections to prominent horsemen.
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Mr. von Stade
New York
Frederick H. and
Frances Fischer von Stade
Skiddy
Currier & Ives
St. Paul's School
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
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Wall Street
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Pytchley Hounds
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Jockey Club
United States
New York Racing Association
Saratoga Track
Saratoga Association
National Museum of Racing
Saratoga Springs
Grayson Foundation
Long Island
Middleburg
Milletteville
S.C
Old Westbury
Did Jesus truly face temptation or could not yield
The Bible states Jesus was tempted in all points like us yet without sin. This implies He could have yielded, showing His choice to resist. He chose to lay down His life, surrendering to God’s will in Gethsemane and overcoming sin.
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Satan
Adam
Gethsemane
Hell
Aiken Standard Front Page Highlights March 5 1971
The Aiken Standard dated Friday March 5 1971 lists Samuel A Cothran as President and Editor with Eugene J Oyler as Executive Editor. The masthead presents the editorial leadership for the historic South Carolina newspaper.
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Eugene J. Oyler
Moon conquest and anti spam law brief in a period page
A noted ad copy discusses a new anti spam law effective February 1 allowing removal of names from mailing lists via a post office form. The piece cites Arthur M. Scott for a Space age nod to the moon expedition and warns of comical quips about cancer and a mystery flower shop anecdote.
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Arthur M. Scott
Local government reforms gain momentum in Lexington and Aiken
Lexington County advances a council manager plan while Sen Dooley studies its contents. Aiken County pursues modernizing magistrate administration cutting 13 to 4 positions and streamlining court procedures. Both counties push for local improvements amid statewide reapportionment and constitutional hurdles.
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Lexington County
Albert J. Dooley
Senate
Aiken
Lexington
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