Carter to send Warnke and Vance to Moscow for SALT talks
President Carter will send Paul Warnke and Cyrus Vance to Moscow to present a fairly final SALT proposal despite human rights concerns. Warnke, newly sworn in as head of the Arms Control Agency, joins Vance on the March 28 delegation.
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Carter
Paul Warnke
Cyrus R. Vance
Moscow
Warnke
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Pany Vance
Soviet Union
White House
Re Garden
Senate
Yas
Labor Secretary to testify on Teamsters pension probe
Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall plans to brief a House subcommittee in private on the government probe of a scandal ridden Teamsters pension fund. Lawmakers pressed for openness but an aide said Marshall chose a closed hearing due to ongoing investigations and possible future court actions.
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Washington
Ray Marshall
House
Teamster
States
Southeast
Southwest Pension Fund
Marshall
Marijuana law repeal urged by Carter aide in Washington
Dr. Peter G. Bourne told the House committee the administration would discourage marijuana use but oppose life-long penalties. He argued states should decide on decriminalization while testifying Monday before the Narcotics Abuse Control Committee.
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Peter G. Bourne
Carter
Office of Drug Abuse Policy
Bourne
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Carter Stays Overnight in New England Mill Town Home
In a small New England mill town, President Carter spends the night at the Thompsons' 100 year old five bedroom house on St. Patrick's Day eve. The Thompsons host during his first visit in a meet-the-president trip while the couple remains private about social activities.
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New England
Carter
Weather forecast hints at warm weekend racing conditions
The forecast suggests Saturday races will enjoy mild weather with temperatures in the 70s. Overnight lows are expected in the 40s, with clear or favorable conditions aiding outdoor events.
Honeymooned band director aids Florida trip with Aiken High
John Raw and his new wife chaperone the Aiken High band on a Florida trip. The couple’s dedication is noted as above and beyond. A stray dog with a bottle stuck on its head was rescued by Fran Shamburger after she stopped by the University Bypass. The bottle neck was cut free. The dog jumped up, grateful.
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John Raw
Aiken High
Florida
Fran Shamburger
University Bypass
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Aiken hosts Triple Crown events across March and April
Aiken schedules include the 35th Triple Crown trials on March 19 with races for young thoroughbreds at 2 p.m. tickets 1.50 in advance and 2 at the gate. March 20 induction at the Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame. March 25 horse show at Hitchcock Woods 10 a.m. admission 5 dollars. March 26 hunt meet 1 30 p.m. admission 2.50 in advance 3 at gate. Benefits support Helping Hands and American Cancer Society.
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Aiken
Jaycees
Aiken Thoroughbred Hall of Fame
Aiken Horse Show
Heart of
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken Trials Open Saturday At Aiken Training Track
The 35th running of the Aiken Trials kicks off the Triple Crown of Horse Racing this weekend at the Aiken Training Track on Two Notch Road. Races begin at 2 p.m. with four mile trials and three % mile events for colts geldings fillies and maidens.
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Aiken
Murry Sill
Carter weighs sending military aid to Zaire amid mercenary invasion
The Carter administration considers emergency military aid to Zaire as invaders from Angola press a southern Shaba dispute. Zaire seeks materiel including spare parts for C 130s and helicopters as Kenya’s Mobutu looks for support while U S relations with Cuba complicate policy.
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Carter
Zaire
Angola
Katanga
Brown
United States
U.S
Cuba
Aiken City Seeks Highway Help Over Crossing Signals
The Aiken City Council pressed for state aid after a letter from L. Stanley Crane of the Southern Railway System contested crossing safety plans. The highway department found auto signals unnecessary at most crossings, except Dibble and Burgundy Roads were initially promised flashing lights.
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Southern Railway System
Aiken
S.C. Highway Department
L. Stanley Crane
Roland Windham
Warrenville
Crane
Highway Department
S.C
Dibble Road
R.S. ¢Skipper
Perry
Burgundy Road
Reverend Jerry G Robinson Accepts New Presbyterian Post
The Rev. Jerry G. Robinson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Aiken since December 1973, will leave at end of May to become pastor of Brevard Davidson River Presbyterian Church in Brevard North Carolina. He will begin July 1 and has been active in community service including the American Red Cross.
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Jerry G. Robinson
First Presbyterian Church
Aiken
Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church
Brevard
N.C
Robinson
Presbyterian Church
American Red Cross Chapter
Harte Named Aiken Public Defender Replacing Cushman
John W. Harte Jr., local attorney, named to the Aiken County Public Defender office replacing Edward C. Cushman who will devote more time to private practice. Cushman will remain as a consultant. Harte may retain private civil cases and will appoint an assistant public defender. Cushman is a former county legislator and was with Henderson Salley Cushman and Bodenheimer at appointment.
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John W. Harte Jr
Aiken County Public Defender
Aiken County Public Defenders Corp
Harte
Edward C. Cushman
Milly * Dufour
Cushman
Public Defender’s Office
Michael L. Johnson
Westerdah
Westerdahl
Aiken County
Henderson, Salley, Cushman and Bodenheimer
Prisoners To Move Sooner Jail and Magistrate Duties Discussed
A magistrates meeting at the Aiken County Courthouse covered jail capacity and new duties. Prisoners will transfer to the Central Correction Institute in Columbia when capacity is reached, and magistrates must be on duty in person for bond setting. A state Supreme Court ruling will be sought to allow telephone bond setting only when in-person appearance is a hardship.
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Aiken County
Central Correction Institute
CCI
Columbia
Carrol H. Warner
Cleve Edmunds Warner
Warner
S.C. Supreme Court
LG. Holley
State Supreme Court
Holley
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
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Ketanga
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