Freeman Sees Education Value in Aiken Trials
W C Mike Freeman public trainer and Ai ken Trials Committee member says the event is an education for young horses. The 33rd running of the Trials will begin tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Aiken Training Track with nine flat events. Spectators are expected in fair cool weather as daily life continues with polo and a horse show on weekend.
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Aiken
W.C
Mike) Freeman
Alan Coward
Freeman
Whitney Field
Talatha Church Road
Watergate Figure McCord Loses Trial Bid
James W. McCord Jr. lost his bid for a new trial as Judge John J. Sirica rejected the motion. He must report next Friday to Allenwood federal prison to begin a one to five year sentence for burglary wiretapping and conspiracy tied to the 1972 break-in at Democratic party headquarters.
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Washington
James W. McCord Jr
U.S
John J. Sirica
McCord
Tion
Allenwood
G. Gordon Liddy
Democratic Party
Old Ironsides Returns to Service in Boston Harbor
The USS Constitution resumes public service after a two year restoration for the bicentennial. Navy Secretary J William Middendorf will oversee ceremonies at the former Boston Navy Yard as Lt. John Hanley notes the ship’s renewed mission in American naval history.
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Boston
Navy
J. William Middendorf
Bos
Kissinger Returns To Israel Seeks Sinai Decisions
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger returned to Israel with the view that Israelis must decide on relinquishing strategic passes and the Abu Rudeis oilfield in the Sinai. Before his arrival Gen. Mordechai Gur warned of Palestinian guerrilla buildup in southern Lebanon risking renewed conflict.
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Sinai Desert
Israel
Mordechai Gur
Lebanon
Portugal Nationalizes Private Banks in Sweep
In Lisbon the leftist military government nationalized the private banking sector. Former President Antonio de Spinola departed Madrid by air likely for exile in Brazil as hundreds of bank workers demonstrated in support of the action.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Antonio de Spinola
Madrid
Brazil
Vietnam War MIA Info Tied to Paris Peace Pact
North Vietnam's foreign minister wrote to Senator Edward Kennedy stating his government has information on Americans missing in action in Vietnam. The aide said the message links disclosure to the implementation of the Paris peace agreement.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Edward M. Kennedy
Vietnam
Senate
Kennedy
Dmass
Nguyen Duy Trind
Paris
Dale DeHaan
Quote on obedience and freedom in American history
An excerpt from a Chronicle of America quotes a critic condemning the idea of unlimited passive obedience as foolish and contrary to natural and divine law. The remark frames a defense of individual rights and republican principle against coercive authority.
Aiken Mile Track Up For Sale After 1972 Purchase
The Aiken Mile Training Track, bought in 1972 by Summa Corporation, is for sale at $800,000 covering about 80.2 acres with multiple buildings and tracks. Water cuts, unpaid bills, and ownership changes have affected operations as harness racing continued for charity, while Summa faces a $109,645 Ohio judgment.
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Aiken Mile Track
Aiken
Summa Corporation
Howard Hughes Corporation
Barnwell Ave
N.W
Deanna G. Platt Mullen
John T. Persall
Augusta
Carol G. Pryor
Nancy Jane Battle Harrison
Eugene H. Minniear
Aiken Standard
Rangers Acres
Mullen
Ambaugh Builders
Ohio
Pryor
Dr Persall
American Cancer Society
Aiken Mile
Flood Insurance Approval Delayed by County Officials
Aiken County Planning Commission delays flood insurance approval after a USC Aiken meeting. Attorney Robert M. Bell to study the federal program. Vint Thornberg urges further analysis. Several towns along Horse Creek and near the Savannah River are in flood hazard areas, including Graniteville, Gloverville, Langley, Beech Island, and Hamburg. The joining deadline remains uncertain.
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Derby Wendel
Aiken County Planning Commission
Usc-Aiken
Commission
Robert M. Bell
Vint Thornberg
Thornberg
Horse Creek
Savannah River
Graniteville
Gloverville
Langley
Beech Island
Hamburg
Horse Edition Dedicated To Walter Newman
The Aiken Standard presents its fifth annual horse edition, included with today's paper at no extra charge. Dedicated to Walter C. Newman, former riding instructor at Aiken Preparatory School, the 40 page edition "Where The Horse Is King" highlights Aiken’s horse industry with detailed stories.
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Aiken Standard
Walter C. Newman
Aiken Preparatory School
Aiken
Grim inflation threatens South Carolina highway spending
The S C Highway Department warns of a $39.2 million 1975 76 deficit due to inflation and falling gasoline tax receipts. Budget cuts rise from maintenance to construction with only $10.1 million for bridge and road work. Officials cite rising costs since 1973 and a 1929 gasoline tax history as factors shaping funding and priorities.
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Eric Higgs
S.C. Highway Department
Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Posey Belcher
Highway Department
Silas N. Pearman
Paul W. Cobb
William Brooks
Brooks
Belcher
Highway Patrol
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Old Ironsides
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