Aikenites Remember Gracious Lady Mamie Eisenhower
Aiken residents recall Mamie Eisenhower as a gracious and down to earth figure. Eleanor Bookstaver notes her honesty and heart for the Heart Fund shows, while Dr. Grady McElmurray recalls her composure and humor with pets. Frances Smoak recounts generous support for events.
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Mamie Eisenhower
Aiken
Ike
Grady A. McElmurray
Eisenhower
Heart Fund
Frances Smoak
Mrs. Eisenhower
President Eisenhower
Women’s Board of Washington
Mrs. Smoak
Mamie Eisenhower Dies at 82 in Walter Reed Hospital
Former first lady Mamie Eisenhower died peacefully in her sleep at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. She was 82 and previously suffered a stroke and heart failure. The widow of Dwight D. Eisenhower had lived at a Gettysburg farm, leaving behind four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Washington
Mamie Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Pete Esker
Gettysburg
America
Ike
Mamie
Ihe
John
Barbara
Eisenhowers
Doud Dwight
West Point
Abilene
Kan
Mamie Doud
Colorado
Europe
White House
SRP Money Push In House Progress Toward Disposal Facility
Rep. Butler C Derrick D S C says the Savannah River Plant may gain 3 million dollars for the design of a long term nuclear defense waste disposal facility. The funds, cut by Rep Melvin Price, are expected to be restored in the National Security and Military Authorization bill. The project would finance design and engineering for a facility with a total cost of 3 to 4 billion dollars. Derrick hopes Price will announce the change to the rules committee and allow the bill to reach the House floor.
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Savannah River
Butler C. Derrick
D-S.c
Armed Services Committee
Melvin Price
D-ill
Derrick
Price
Rules Committee
Unclear Toasts and Odd Tales From Edisto Island Weekend
A fragmentary local note mentions Todd Stilp showing shrimp net casting at Edisto Island with a failed cast to water bugs. It also describes an unusual hospital cake for Novella Craig at Clearwater Big Star, made by Debbie Duches, wife of her assistant manager, and a quip from the Laurens Street Philosopher about 1980 tax time and Washington DC.
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Todd Stilp
Edisto Island
Craig
Ms. Craig
Clearwater Big Star
Debbie Duches
Laurens Street
LSP
Washington, D.C
Baker enters presidential race amid SALT II critique
Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr announces his bid for president from the Senate Caucus Room, denouncing SALT II and urging a tougher stance on Soviet policy. He argues for unity at home, two thirds deficit approval, and appeals to Republicans across regions while naming Reagan and Connally as notable contenders.
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Washington
Howard H. Baker Jr
America
United States
Soviet Union
Baker
Senate
Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
GOP
Congress
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
John B. Connally
Texas
Connally
George) Bush
Surasky Seeks Growth and Reform for Aiken City Council
Democrat Stephen K. Surasky campaigns for one of three at large council seats and mayor’s office in Aiken. He proposes annexation incentives to grow the city, sewer bill rebates, lower summer water rates, and rabies vaccine proof for dogs. He advocates stronger county ties and lobbying for favorable city legislation.
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Aiken
Howard M. Hickey Jr
Robert S
Skipper) Perry Jr
Lloyd T. Olsen
Stephen K. Surasky
H. Odell Weeks
Surasky
Horse Creek Valley
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Jan Boylston
Mamie and
Ire
SRP
Aiken County Today
Dear Abby
Erma Bombeck
Our Businesses
Sen. Baker
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Kathryn Smith
Stephen Surasky
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