Good Friday message on faith and hope
Reverend Jerry G Robinson reflects on why the day is called good despite tragedy. He cites Christ’s sacrifice and the world’s troubles, urging belief in God’s enduring love and the victory over sin as the heart of the Christian message.
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Jerry G. Robinson
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus Christ
Christ
Biafra
Bangladesh
Viet Nam
Jesus
Golgatha
Satan
God
Paul
Easter Parade Streaker Streaks Through Belks
A man wearing the latest Easter bonnet fashion and underwear over his head ran through Belks at Kalmia Plaza this morning. Police are continuing the search for the streaker.
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Belks
Kalmia Plaza
Clemency program ends Monday as signups near 23 thousand
President Ford's clemency program will halt Monday night after two extensions. About 23 000 of the roughly 120 000 eligible have joined, with about 6 000 signups in February and March.
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Washington
Ford
Strong Utah earthquake rattles Salt Lake area
The strongest U S quake since 1971 struck near Salt Lake City with a magnitude 6.3 on the Richter scale at about 8 31 p m Thursday. It shook a 4 mile wide zone in the Central Rocky Mountains causing no serious injuries and only minor property damage.
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Salt Lake City
United States
Rocky Mountains
Salt Lake
Taxpayers Shelling Out For Peanuts
The government subsidy program has cost over 600 million in 20 years and will require 142 million more to dispose of surplus peanuts. The Agriculture Department will stockpile 388000 tons to process into meat and oil. The oil will be donated to foreign aid via Food for Peace and to domestic institutions including schools.
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Washington ‘Up
Agricul
Ture
Food For Peace
Ford Plants Close as Chrysler Open in Detroit
Ford Motor Co will shut assembly lines in eight plants next week idling 27,550 workers while recalling 4,650 from indefinite layoff. General Motors and Chrysler will operate all factories for a second straight week, reducing Ford’s long term furloughs to 24,525, the year's lowest level.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Da Nang Consulate Closes Amid Turmoil Reports
The U S consulate in Da Nang closed its offices for the day amid reports of chaos and threats in the city as South Vietnam faced rising tensions.
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U.S
da Nang
Saigon
South Vietnam
Hope Diamond Tale Hits Aiken Airwaves
Aiken residents recall the Hope Diamond story on TV with Evalyn Walsh McLean’s winter stay and the gem kept in a stocking. A local note mentions a visitor’s wife nicknamed a house executive and fluorescent lights for a Garter Review. Kirby Carpet closes after a door lock lapse. no items missing.
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Aiken
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Kirby Carpet and Drapery Shop, Inc
Richland Ave
Aiken Police Department
Robert Kirby
Spelling Bee Procedure Spelling note on proceed
A brief local item notes the spelling bee procedure and a spelling variant clarifying the verb form proceed and the noun procedure with one e omitted. The notice emphasizes correct usage in classroom contests and event guidelines.
Thurmond Opposes 22.8 Billion Tax Cut During Aiken Tour
Senator Strom Thurmond speaking in Aiken yesterday opposed the 22.8 billion tax cut package approved by Congress. He cited a growing federal deficit near 500 billion and warned against adding to debt while arguing for a limited investment tax credit increase to spark job growth. He predicted a Ford veto and supported no troops redeployment, while endorsing arms aid to Vietnam.
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Strom Thurmond
Aiken
Congress
Thurmond
Ford
Indochina
U.S
Vietnam
Williams resigns as Aiken County administrator after volatile meeting
Aiken County Administrator Thomas F. Williams announced his 60 day notice at a board meeting after a heated dispute over hiring authority. He threw his office keys on the board table and refused immediate comment, with a possible reconsideration rumored among commissioners. The tug of war over authority has continued since his December appointment following the dismissal of former administrator Ronald LaCour. Williams faced criticism over hiring in the county garage and for dismissing longtime employee Rhea Burgess, who sought a hearing and gained support from some board members.
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Aiken County
Thomas F. Williams
Board of Commissioners
Williams
Aiken Standard
Ronald A. LaCouture
Rhea Burgess
Burgess
Forest J. Kirby
Lucas Ray
Charles W Prosser
Ray
New Atlanta Channel WTCG Begins on Aiken Cablevision
Channel 17 on Cablevision and Channel 4 for Riker subscribers debut with WTCG from Atlanta at half power, full power expected within a week. Braves games start Sunday at 1 p.m. per manager Archie L. Luther.
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Aiken Cablevision
WTCG
Atlanta
Archie L. Luther
Luther
Atlanta Braves
Rain Forecast Quiet Weekend With Showers
The forecast calls for a 30 percent chance of rain tomorrow followed by scattered showers on Sunday and Monday. Saturday will be cloudy and mild with a chance of showers or thundershowers.
Industry To Close For Two Weeks In Aiken
Harvey Hubbell Inc wiring division in Aiken will shut down for two weeks starting Monday affecting about 100 production and maintenance workers. A skeleton crew remains at the plant east of Aiken on Richland Avenue.
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Harvey Hubbell, Inc
Aiken
Fred Dilendik
Richland Avenue
Dilendik
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