U S Planes Down Seven MIGs In Major North Vietnam Campaign
U S warplanes shot down seven MIG fighters in the deepest North Vietnam air strikes in four years. The operation hit Hanoi Haiphong and rail links near the Chinese border with targets including rail lines bridges repair shops and fuel depots. A 7th Fleet destroyer and naval task forces bombarded Haiphong area and coast while pilots were not reported lost.
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Nixon Mines Stance Spurs Controversy and Criticism
President Nixon ordered mines to seal North Vietnamese harbors prompting civil disturbances and sharp Democratic backlash. Kissinger warned full effects won’t reach the battlefield for about three weeks. Senate Democrats denounced the move, while House opponents floated impeachment talk.
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Washington
Nixon
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Henry A. Kissinger
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House
McGovern Wins Nebraska Primary in Clear Victory
Sen George McGovern defeats Hubert Humphrey in Nebraska setting up a potential clash with Humphrey for West Virginia delegates. McGovern hailed the win from Omaha as a solid test before the June California contest. Returns from Lincoln and rural areas supported his victory in the key Democratic race.
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West Virginia
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Lincoln
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South Dakota
Rescuers Find 2 Miners Alive In Idaho Mine
In Kellogg Idaho rescuers freed Ron Flory and Tom Wilkenson after a 175 hour ordeal in the Sun shine silver mine. The trapped miners braided blasting wire to stay sane during their confinement. Both men, ages 28 and 29, survived the dangerous event.
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Kellogg
Idaho
Sunshine Silver Mine
Ron Flory
Tom Wilkenson
Wilkenson
Flory
Food Prices Rise Five Percent In Early 1972
Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department maintains a February forecast that housewives will pay about 4 percent more at the supermarket. The latest food situation update shows grocery prices for the first quarter of 1972 averaged 5 percent higher than Q1 1971, indicating sharp early-year increases.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Nixon Stand Popular With Most Aikenites
Aiken residents support President Nixon's mining of Hanoi harbors amid the Vietnam conflict. The street survey at downtown Aiken centers finds varying opinions on possible U S Russian confrontation and the need to act promptly. Notable responses come from Aleta Womack and others offering cautious or strong support and cautionary views.
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Aiken Planning Rezones Crest Crosland Park Site for Apartments
The Aiken Planning and Zoning Commission approved Clifton L Boyd's 5 acre York Street Aldrich Avenue parcel rezoning from RIA to R2A by a 3 to 2 vote. The move enables construction of a 60 family apartment complex amid Crosland Park retirement residents who opposed motels and apartments.
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Crosland Park
Aiken
Aiken zoning clash over rental housing faces council
Aiken zoning commission backs rental apartments for 20 families per 5 acres despite protests from Crosland Park seniors. Senior Citizens Club cites overburdened water and power and loss of quiet in retirement area as Maurice Williams pushes for housing in growth along Highway 1. Council vote due in two weeks.
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Area Teachers Demand Change in Working Conditions
More than 75 people, mostly teachers, crowded the Board of Education room in Aiken County to seek improvements. Spokeswoman Sara Johnson of Hammond Hills Elementary urged more sick leave, legally allowed breaks, and ending a 5 pm Monday stay. She argued teachers are professionals and deserve breaks like other professions, noting the lack of restroom time and duties during PE and lunch. No action was taken. the board will review the issues.
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Russia
M.W. Simonson
Aiken
Stewart, Fla
Nixon
Joe Kennedy
Laurens St
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Condi
Aiken County
Sara Johnson
Hammond Hills
North Augusta Man Freed On Ness Directed Verdict
Judge Julius B Ness directed a verdict of not guilty for North Augusta service station manager Frank McMahon accused of pointing a pistol at William Williams Jr of Augusta over a 1 48 gas charge Williams offered payroll check and collateral cut to 576 48 cents McMahon demanded Williams watch or fire as collateral Williams testified he could not pay and weapons were leveled The trial of Ted Kirby of Edgefield on buggery charges tied to a 16 year old Ridge Spring girl opened with testimony set to continue today
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Julius B. Ness
North Augusta
Frank McMahon
William G. Williams Jr
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Williams
Ness
Ted Kirby
Edgefield
Ridge Spring
Social Blunder Talk From Washington Protocol Expert
Deputy chief of protocol in Washington Marion H. Smoak says protocol experts also err. Emily L. Bull’s page 10A profile follows. Page 10A notes Federal District Judge Charles E. Simons shifting headquarters to Aiken.
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Marion H. Smoak
Washington
Smoak
Emily L. Bull
Aiken
Charles E. Simons
Area teachers blast proposed raises as too small
South Carolina lawmakers propose an average 450 raise for teachers and 2000 for themselves and Aiken County teachers opposed. Local educators from Aiken High School Kennedy Junior High and other schools criticize the plan as insufficient, urging higher starting salaries to retain and attract staff. The Aiken County Education Association cites regional pay gaps and state supplements impacting teacher wages.
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Schofield
Aiken High School
Earl Blassengale
Legisla
Monetta High School
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Jefferson Junior High School
Maurice Lopez
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Aiken County Education Association
James Martin
Paul Knox
North Augusta
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