Triple Crown Opens as 4500 Attend Aiken Harness Races
More than 4 000 spectators filled the Aiken Sulky Races with 4 500 estimated by official James Bennett for the opening event of the Triple Crown weekends. Demon's Jennifer and Add Air Freight dead heated in the final race while eight other winners were crowned by local trainers including First-Mo Fella Rain bow and Thunder Bret. Trainers and fans noted the season ahead and weather and slow training this winter in particular.
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James Bennett
Jennifer
Sam Fresina
Add Air Freight
Willie Dennison
Aiken
Mo Fella Rainbow
Marvin Barrish Stable
Royce
Jim
Pauline Crane
Dick Paciaroni
Allen Sholneck
Thunder Bret
Arsen Hanamirian
Thelma’s Dream
Charter Oak Stable
Striker Rich
Tom Ryan
Regal Light
de de Shaw
Mr. Overnite
J.M.S. Stable
Jimmy Purdue
Betty Sisto
Haslin Russ
Mike Murphy
Norman Mandell
Jimmy Larente
Aiken Mile Track Race Sparks Praise From Trainers
Larente spoke of the thrill of buying a yearling and guiding it to today’s race day. He highlighted Aiken as a horse community rooted in history. Beth Larlee rode her first race for him, calling it scary yet thrilling as fans cheered on finish.
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Larente
Aiken
Aiken Mile Track
Beth Larlee
Carter tells Knesset leaders not ready for peace treaty
President Carter told the Israeli Knesset that Egyptian and Israeli leaders are not yet ready to risk a peace treaty though the public supports peace. Prime Minister Begin said Israeli leadership made reasonable terms and expected a positive Sadat reply after Vance briefing. Carter urged continued compromise and caution.
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Jerusalem
Carter
Egypt
Israel
Menachem Begin
Anwar Sadat
Cyrus Vance
Two Nations
U.S
Change of venue sought in Aiken County criminal conspiracy case
A motion to change venue was to be heard in Aiken County Criminal Court before Judge Rodney A. Peeples. The case involves former highway patrolmen R C Graham and O W Bradley accused in a ticket fixing scheme with Bradley previously acquitted on a criminal conspiracy charge.
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Aiken County
Andrew Savage
Rodney A. Peeples
Savage
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
R.C. Graham
O.W. Bradley
S.C
Bradley
Grand Jury
Peeples
Graham
B. Henderson Johnson
Langley
South Carolina Alimony Law Could Be Rewritten
A Supreme Court ruling against similar Alabama laws may让 men qualify for alimony in divorce cases. A bill in the South Carolina House seeks to conform state law to the ruling, while questions remain about past alimony and potential confusion in courts.
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South Carolina
U.S. Supreme Court
Alabama
House of Representatives
Howard M. Hickey Jr
Aiken
Hickey
Moore Withdraws Support Of Surtax
Rep. Thomas L. Moore of Clearwater says he will not back the beer and wine surtax after reviewing an audit of the state drug and alcohol commission. He cites concerns over revenue use and believes more research is needed to serve constituents.
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Thomas L. Moore
Clearwater
Moore
House of Representatives
State Drug and Alcohol Commission
State Commission
Aiken County
Aiken County Today Highlights Inside Page 64
The edition notes features on page 64 include Girls Roll On, See Page 64 Inside Today, with sections on Comics Dear Abby Editorials Obituaries Sports Television Weather.
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Aiken County Today
Dear Abby
Gas and Heating Oil Shortage Expected This Summer
Government and industry experts warn fuel supplies will remain tight despite possible return of Iranian oil. They blame limited U.S. refinery capacity for gasoline and heating oil shortages, with prices unlikely to ease this year. Energy Secretary Schlesinger leads Senate hearings marking the energy crunch.
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Washington
United States
Senate
U.S
Bob Baldwin
Gulf Oil Refining Co
James R. Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Senate Energy Committee
Iran
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