Aiken horse joins D C police mounted unit
Sgt Denis Ayres of the U S Park Police in Washington D C joined by Sgt Norman Woodward in Aiken to retrieve Third Avenue a horse named for an Aiken street purchased for police work in the capital city The mounted division uses horses in crowd control and demonstrations dating back 20 years Timely Reward the older horse was retired after 13 years of service and seen on television Ayres explains the selection criteria and training process for police horses noting the work involves handling demonstrators and frequent deployments across major events.
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Ayres
U.S. Park Police
Washington, D.C
Sgt
Norman
Sgt. Ayres
White House
Wholesale Food Prices Fall Sharply In April
The government reports the largest April drop in wholesale food prices in eight months, led by a 2.9 percent decline in meats poultry and fish. Overall farm products and processed foods slipped seven tenths of a percent. Labor data show employment and unemployment essentially unchanged with the jobless rate at 5.9 percent.
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Washington
Labor Department
Wallace Wins Tennessee Primary Despite Low Voter Turnout
George C. Wallace captured 68 percent of the popular vote in Tennessee and secured 49 Democratic National Convention delegates in his first primary victory outside the Deep South, raising questions about his broader momentum.
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Nashville, Tenn
George C. Wallace
Tennessee
Alabama
South
Republicans Move 1972 Convention to Miami Beach
The Republican National Committee unanimously approved switching the 1972 national convention from San Diego to Miami Beach due to rising costs and labor issues. The convention will still run August 21 to 23.
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Washington
Republican Party
San Diego
Miami Beach
Republican National Committee
50 Miners Missing in Idaho Mine Disaster
Kellogg Idaho AP rescue teams advance toward the Sun Shine silver mine focus at the 3100 foot level. Fire has claimed 32 lives and crews plan to drill deeper to 6000 feet seeking possible survivors in the worst Idaho mine disaster.
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Kellogg
Idaho
Sunshine Silver Mine
Detergent Ban Continues After Health Review
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare extended the 18 month old voluntary ban on nitrilotriacetic acid NTA as scientists review its health risks. Nine non government scientists evaluated prior studies to determine potential hazards.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Nixon names FBI building after J Edgar Hoover
President Nixon designates the unfinished 126 million FBI headquarters as The J Edgar Hoover Building. He says the memorial honors Hoover’s 48 years as director and the organization he built, following Hoover's burial near his boyhood home. The designation emphasizes Hoover as The Director to federal agents.
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Washington
Nixon
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Sunny Weekend Forecast For Aiken Area
The forecast calls for sunny and warm weather Saturday with highs in the mid 70s. A chance of showers is noted for Sunday and Monday with highs in the 80s. Residents attending Wagons to Wagoner festival or Air Force Thunderbirds at Aiken airport may enjoy a pleasant weekend.
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Aiken
Air Force Thunderbirds
Windsor Youth Sentenced For Shooting Wife
A 19 year old Windsor youth was sentenced to 20 years at hard labor in Aiken County Criminal Court for shooting and paralyzing his teen aged wife. Judge Julius Ness called the crime grave and noted the witness Te resa Dicks testified from a hospital stretcher with the couple’s child present.
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Windsor
Aiken County
Benny Norman Dicks
Julius B. Ness
Teresa
Aiken County names new civil defense director and assistant
The Aiken County Delegation appointed Fred A. Jennings of North Augusta as civil defense director and James T. Smith of Aiken as his assistant. Both will serve part time from July 1, replacing Hap Parker who was discharged after resisting cost-cutting measures. Jennings brings 19 years at Savannah River Plant and emergency planning experience. Smith serves as Air Force sergeant at the 861st Squadron and is Center Fire Department fire chief.
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Aiken County
H.P
Hap) Parker
Fred A. Jennings
North Augusta
James T. Smith
Aiken
Jennings
Savannah River
SRP
Jeanne
Smith
861St
Center
Weekend Wagener Festival Promises Family Fun
The Wagener festival draws about 1000 visitors this weekend with a spaghetti supper at the school cafeteria at 5 p.m. A reptile show runs through the weekend. At 8 p.m. Miss Wagons to Wagener crown is held at Wagener Salley High School Auditorium with Charlotte May Tyler passing the crown.
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Susan Schubert
Wagener
Wagener School
Wagener-Salley High School
Wagons
Charlotte May Tyler
Exploratory Shaft Plans Are Dropped Near Savannah River Plant
The Atomic Energy Commission halted a 1 500 foot exploratory shaft project at Savannah River Plant near Aiken after Senator Hollings raised earthquake risk concerns. A $15 million study was canceled, while a $3 million effort to seek drill sites continues. SRP plans to fund the project again after a $2 million site study.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Savannah River
Aiken
Ernest F. Hollings
D S.C
H.L. Kilburn
SRP
AEC
James R Schlesinger
Tuscaloosa
Hollings
Schlesinger
Lamar Priester Jr
Thunderbirds To Headline Day Of Aiken Airport Events
A day long schedule centers on the U S Air Force Thunderbirds air show at Aiken Municipal Airport with the 861st Radar Squadron and Eagle Aviation sponsoring. The event includes parachute demonstrations, helicopter maneuvers, a Delta Dagger flyover, ROTC drill teams, static displays, sightseeing rides, and a 3 PM Thunderbirds display featuring F 4E Phantom II jets. Local groups run concessions and parking.
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Air Force Thunderbirds
Aiken
Civil Air Patrol
Center Fire Department
Center School Pto
PTO
Thunderbirds
Air Force
861St
Eagle Aviation
86Ist
Fort Gordon Jump Club
Fort Gordon Aviation
Vietnam
T.W. Josey High School
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Ness
Mike
Edeburn
Tonya Baynham
Jesse L. Widener
Rt. 3
Aiken High School
P.E. Beasley
William Kirk III
Robert L. Kirk
Two Notch Rd
Steve Baynham
Rick Hawkins
Gilbert McMillan
Parker
Wagener, Paget
Sen. Hollings
Kilburn
Thunderbird
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South Carolina National Guard
Nashville
Callie Jean
Jerry Bolt
Joe Howard
Tom Swalm
Nels Running
Steve Dwelle
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