Mobile homes bring unexpected hitchhikers to Aiken yard
Bobby Hydrick received a shipment of mobile homes from southern Georgia this weekend. While unloading, a cat family hid under a floor board and rode to Aiken. Mayor Odell Weeks was hospitalized for tests after missing the council meeting but hopes to return next session. Weather talk hints at Oz as storms trend.
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Colonial Mobile Homes
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Aiken
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Memorial Day amid stormy weather dampens turnouts
Stormy weather across much of the country marred Memorial Day ceremonies as the United States marked the first Memorial Day since Vietnam withdrawal. Parades and wreath layings continued under umbrellas while some events were canceled. In Michigan crowds urged North Vietnam to account for 50 missing servicemen.
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Nixon testimony may be sought in Watergate probe
Government prosecutors would like President Nixon to testify on how the coverup occurred without his knowledge but doubt a subpoena would be constitutional. The Washington Post cites Justice Department sources saying Nixon's role is the key issue for the grand jury inquiry. Sen. Baker says the Senate committee will not call Mitchell Haldeman Ehrlichman or Dean before June ends.
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Stock Market Prices Mixed on Opening Dow Dip
New York stock prices opened mixed with the Dow down one point while advances led declines two to one on the New York Exchange. Names on the Big Board moved variedly with Litton up as high as 8 percent and Sperry Rand up to 41 percent while American Telephone slipped.
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Indy 500 Restart Delayed By Damp Track in Indianapolis
Damp spots on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track delayed the 57th Indianapolis 500 mile race restart. Fifteen minutes after the 10 a.m. EDT start, crews and a street sweeper worked to dry wet areas.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Jews Protest Outside Moscow Prosecutor Office Arrested
Ten young Jews demonstrated silently outside Moscow prosecutor’s office to protest alleged police interference in their Israel emigration applications. They were arrested fourteen minutes after sitting down, questioned ten minutes, and released. They said they were denied permission to leave for Israel and promised to return. The mild response suggests officials wish to limit protests amid prior demonstrations and past jail sentences.
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Israel
Izvestia
Bhutto to Visit United States in July
Pakistan President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reportedly will visit the United States in July at the invitation of President Nixon. The Morning News cited the plan with no official confirmation. Since becoming president in 1971 Bhutto has visited Moscow Peking and many Moslem capitals.
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Morning News
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Peking
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Tornado Warnings Near Aiken With Storms Ending Tonight
Weather forecast notes tornado warnings off the Aiken area with thunderstorms ending tonight. A small craft advisory remains for the lakes and skies clear tomorrow. Highs in the mid 80s today, lows in the low 70s, rain chances 100 percent today, then 4 percent tonight and 10 percent tomorrow.
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Aiken
Gas quotas hit local service stations in Aiken area
Aiken County residents worry about gas shortages as several stations report quotas while some claim ample supply. Distributors cut allowances at locations like Graniteville and Union Street, with fears of mid August impact, even as others deny any problem and note steady sales.
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William R. Reeves
Graniteville
Aiken City Budget Increases By 187970 In 1973 74 Plan
The Aiken City Council approved a 2,383,570 budget on first reading for fiscal year 1973-74, adding 187,970 to last year’s expenditures. Water rates rise for out of city users and county water will cost 100 percent more. New staff include an administrative assistant for the city manager and additional police, streets, and parks workers. Five percent pay raises for most employees and a 40 hour work week for all but fire department staff are approved. Some items like demolition funds for Aiken Grade School and a cadet program were not funded. Public hearing set for June 11.
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Aiken
Roland Windham
Police Department
Streets and Parks Division
Recreation Department
Fire Department
Henry Busbee
Revenue Sharing Funds Tagged For 8 Projects
Aiken City Council earmarked 359000 dollars in revenue sharing funds for eight projects including land for a new public safety building and debt service on 1.6 million dollars in general obligation bonds. The council will hold a second reading and public hearing at the next meeting.
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The
Medical Arts Pharmacy
State Highway Department
Grant Backs Higher Sheriff Budget Amid LaCouture Plan
Aiken County Sheriff Paul Grant said he would support his own budget which tops $800,000 more than last year. He rejected portions of Ronald La Couture’s 30 page proposal to revamp the department while La Couture sought a smaller base and a complete overhaul. The county commissioners will decide on all department budgets after the June 5 public hearing.
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Aiken
Paul Grant
Ronald LaCouture
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