Georgian Fled Draft Faces Stateless Future
Thomas Glenn Jolley a 26 year old Atlanta resident who fled to Canada to avoid the draft and renounced his U S citizenship was ordered to leave the United States within 90 days The Board of Immigration Appeals ruling could affect thousands whose opposition to the Vietnam War led to life as stateless individuals. His lawyers plan appeals to the U S Court of Appeals in Washington and likely the Supreme Court.
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Washington
Thomas Glenn Jolley
Canada
U.S
Atlanta
Board of Immigration Appeals
Supreme Court
Jolley
U.S. Court of Appeals
Democratic reforms fall short of McGovern commission standards
Washington AP reports Robert Nelson, staff director of the McGovern commission, says 21 state parties have adopted reforms and 20 more are at work, but many do not meet the commission’s standards for making presidential convention delegate selections more responsive to rank and file. The 1968 commission aimed to democratize party procedures.
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Washington
Democratic Party
National Party Commission
Robert Nelson
South Dakota
George S
McGovern Commission
Conferees Agree On 23 Billion Education Aid Bill
Congressional negotiators approve a 23 billion education aid bill that expands federal support beyond Nixon proposals. The measure extends major programs to 1973 and preserves the Elementary and Secondary Education Act while providing aid to poor and impacted districts, pending final House Senate approval and Nixon signature.
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Washington
Nixon
Third Divorce for Harry James in Las Vegas
Las Vegas AP report says bandleader Harry James and Joan James divorced on incompatibility. It marks James's third divorce, following a previous marriage to Betty Grable. The uncontested decree was granted in District Court after a brief appearance before Judge Clarence Sundean. the property settlement remains private.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Joan James
Harry James
Betty Grable
James
Clarence Sundean
Brandt Sees Hope After Erfurt Meeting With East Germany
Chancellor Willy Brandt told the Bundestag that his talks with East German Premier Willi Stoph in Erfurt reassured him division can ease despite no agreement on principles. He stressed no demand for full international recognition of East Germany and announced a Kassel meeting set for May 12.
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Bonn
Germany
Willy Brandt
Willi Stoph
Brandt
Bundestag
Erfurt
East Germany
Kassel
West Germany
Cambodian government warns force if Sihanouk seeks return
Cambodian officials warned via Radio Phnom Penh that the government is prepared to use force if Prince Norodom Sihanouk attempts to return to power. The communique said the army may take arms and actions in all forms if he tries to reclaim authority he no longer holds.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
Radio
Spring Arrival Marks Vernal Equinox Across Hemisphere
The vernal equinox occurs today at 7 57 p m EST as the sun crosses the equator. This annual event makes day and night equal in length and is welcomed by many despite initial fears.
AHS Musical Opens Tonight Li'l Abner at Aiken High
The Aiken High School senior class stages Li'l Abner with over 60 seniors in roles and 30 more in production. Director John Robinson leads seven faculty aides, with Carl Crosby assisting in choreography. He has directed Kiss Me Kate Oklahoma and Finian's Rainbow in past shows.
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Aiken High School
John Robinson
Robinson
Carl Crosby
Aiken
Warrenville
Playhouse
Kate
Oklahoma
Finian
Rivers Attacks Army Inquiry Into My Lai Massacre
Rep Mendel Rivers blasts the Army investigation of the My Lai killings as indecisive he warns of forthcoming report and criticizes indictments against 22 soldiers including Maj Gen Samuel Koster calling the case a dark page in Army history. He questions engagement rules and treatment of prisoners.
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Columbia
Mendel Rivers
DSC
Army
My Lai
Rivers
America
U. S
Samuel Koster
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Sheriff Named in Obscene Film Seizure Suit
Aiken County Sheriff Paul D. Grant is named in a federal case in Columbia. The U S District Court issued a summons with C Lav ain Fox and John Doe joining as defendants over the seizure of a film titled Cherry Harry and Raquel deemed obscene under state law. Hartsville Theatres Inc Jerry Ballard and Willie J. Harley are plaintiffs asserting state statutes are unconstitutional. The drive in showing rated X depicted a narcotics pusher prompting the action. Grant plans to meet with South Carolina AG Daniel McLeod to respond.
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Aiken County
Paul D. Grant
U.S. District Court
Columbia
C. Lavaun Fox
John Doe
Sheriff's Department
Hartsville Theatres, Inc
Jerry Ballard
Willie J. Harley
United States
Cherry
Harry
Raquel
Grant
U. S. Highway 19
South Carolina
Daniel McLeod
Steeplechase Returns To Aiken Hunt Meeting
Tomorrow's fourth renewal of the Aiken Hunt Meeting offers locals a glimpse into the sport's historic roots. The event celebrates a centuries old tradition of steeplechase racing tied to English hunting horses and the church steeple as a landmark.
County Textile Plant To Close
Aiken County textile plants including Seminole Mill in Clearwater and Aragon Mills in Georgia along with Union and Buffalo Mills in Union County South Carolina will shut down for the week and idle for the remainder of the week. The closings reflect weak demand and imports of synthetic fibers with pressure on South Carolina’s textile industry. John B. Cauthen of the Textile Manufacturers Association warns the layoffs may signal a broader wave of textile unemployment amid JP Stevens Co officials idling 2,000 workers for at least a week.
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Aiken County
Seminole
Clearwater
Aragon Mills
Aragon
Union
Buffalo Mills
Union County
S.C
United Merchants Co
South Carolina
John B. Cauthen
Textile Manufacturers Association
J.P. Stevens Co
Stevens
Cauthen
Laotians Hit Back By Air Near Long Cheng
North Vietnamese forces press south of the Plain of Jars and seize three Laotian positions as Laotian air force strikes target near Long Cheng. Government losses mount with 20 killed and over 100 wounded in the week, while Sam Thong remains contested. A U S fighter crash reported with two rescued crewmen.
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Vientiane, Laos
Plain of Jars
Vang Pao
Long Cheng
CIA
Thongphanh Knoksy
Defense Ministry
Sam Neua
Thongphanh
Pathet Lao
Sam Thong
Vientiane
U.S
Saigon
U.S. Air Force
Panhandle
Laos
Aiken Prep Sets Sports Weekend Events
Aiken Preparatory School hosts a busy weekend with the Aiken Horse Show in Hitchcock Woods, Alumni Soccer match, Father and Son Round Robin Tennis, Fourth Renewal of the Aiken Hunt Races, a production of Huckleberry Finn, Father and Sons golf at Palmetto Course, Goodyear Knox Picnic, Mothers Race on Sports Day, and spring vacation follows April 12 after prize awards.
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Aiken Preparatory School
Aiken
Hitchcock Woods
Father and Sons
Palmetto
Goodyear-Knox
Aiken County Weighs Streamlined Government Reform
Aiken County residents and groups favor a council manager system with home rule. Leaders say the council should set taxes and council members be elected at large. Citizens cite efficiency, democratic process, and local autonomy as reasons, while noting concerns and the need for education before a referendum.
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Aiken County
Richard Wallace
Joseph Jimnies
Aiken
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Woman’s League of Voters
Robert Worrell
Wagoner
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Lyon
Fred Scott
Kenneth French
DuPont
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