Terrorism alert as Brazilian forces brace for anniversary attack
In SAO PAULO Brazil forces were on alert for further anti US terrorism on the anniversary of police killing rebel leader Carlos Marighela An attack included burning two US businessmen cars and a US consul car and a small restaurant bomb near the US consulate ALN initials were painted nearby signaling the National Liberation Alliance leader Marighela was killed in 1969.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
U.S
ALN
Aliance Libertador Nacional—National Liberation Alliance
Carlos Marighela
Opponents Prepare Supreme Court Appeal Over Amchitka Blast
Opponents of a giant underground nuclear test on Amchitka Island press ahead with a Supreme Court appeal after a U.S. appeals court rejection. Environmentalists say the 5 p.m. EST Saturday test may be unsafe while AEC Chairman James R. Schlesinger plans to witness the Spartan antiballistic missile warhead test to show safety.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Amchitka Island
Alaska
U.S. Court of Appeals
Atomic Energy Commission
James R. Schiesinger
Casualties Down as US Reports Two KIA in Vietnam
AP reports the US Command's weekly casualty summary shows two Americans killed in action last week in Vietnam the lowest since March. Spokesman Maj. Richard Gardner says four more deaths from a helicopter shoot down were delayed and will be added to this week's totals to be announced next Thursday.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Richard Gardner
Gardner
Explosions Sink Tanker in Chittagong Port
Three blasts sank a small oil tanker tied at a Chittagong jetty in East Pakistan on Wednesday night. Seven crewmen and a fireman are missing, ten injured, officials said. A second blast occurred during firefighting and a third flung crew overboard, authorities reported.
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Dacca
East Pakistan
Chittagong
Bay of Bengal
Prince Quits Polo
Prince Philip quits polo citing age and persistent wrist trouble. He began playing in 1949 and rose to lead the Windsor Park team and represent England.
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Prince
Windsor Park
England
Reapportionment Issue Nearing Settlement Hope
The South Carolina General Assembly moves toward ending the eight week stalemate on reapportionment. The House rolled back action and suspended a rule to reconsider granting free conference powers as a six member House Senate group prepares a single package with Plan A and Plan B for possible constitutional review.
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Aiken
General Assembly
S.C. House
Julian Dunbar
Michael Laughlin
John Williams
Gilbert McMillan
Zack Fulmer
Senate
UPI
Columbia
South Carolina General Assembly
House
Julius Baggett
D McCormick
House-Senate
South Carolina to Begin $300 Teacher Pay Boost Nov 14
Gov John West announced at the Governor's Conference on Education that from November 14 teachers will be paid a $300 annual increase unless a federal order to the contrary is issued. He asked the Pay Board to declare retroactive eligibility and noted funding challenges. He criticized the SC Education Association for seeking an outside probe of conditions.
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Columbia
John West
South Carolina
West
Labor Reacts To Board Guidelines In Wage Talks
Washington AP reports Pay Board members faced strong labor reaction to guidelines proposed by public and industry members. United Auto Workers chief Leonard Woodcock called the plan insulting as the panel debated a plan to bar retroactive wage increases during the wage price freeze and set a five percent standard for future raises and benefits.
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Washington (Ap
The
Washington Post
United Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
Rumors Of House Deal Shake South Carolina Leadership Fight
Rep. Julius Baggett charged a back room pact between House Speaker Sol Blatt and Rep. Rex L. Carter to block open election for speaker. Baggett announced a bid against Carter, calling the arrangement rotten and contrary to the people’s right to vote.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Sol Blatt
Rex L. Carter
House
Julius Baggett
Baggett
McCormick County
Carter
Blatt Carter
Blatt
Senate
Hospital Board Delegation Schedule Meeting For Monday
The Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees will meet the Aiken County Legislative Delegation at 5 p.m. Monday at the Health Department to discuss a $110,000 county funds request for a new hospital site. Delegation members had asked for details after the board’s written request. C J Asbill urged transparency and public access to the talks.
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Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees
Aiken County
Aiken County Health Department
Hospital Board
Julian Dunbar
Dunbar
Eustis Park
C.J. Asbill
Asbill
Three Injured in Whiskey Road Head On Collision
Three persons escaped serious injury in a head on collision on Whiskey Road two miles south of Aiken. Donald Bush of Aiken failed to see a stopped car and veered into oncoming traffic colliding with Donald Barton of Augusta. Barbara Yaun of New Ellenton struck Barton's car and crossed into Trinity Methodist Church yard. Barton treated and released for a nose bleed. Bush cited for speeding for conditions. Police cited lane line absence as a factor and highway crews plan to repaint markings after lane measurements.
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Whiskey Road
Aiken
Highway Patrol
Savannah River
Donnie Gainey
Donald Bush
Rt. 1
Box
Bush
Donald W. Barton
Ridge Rd
Augusta
SRP
Gainey
Barbara Ann Yaun
Sizemore Ave
New Ellenton
Barton
Trinity Methodist Church
Aiken County
Highway Department
Columbia
John Gilreath
S.C. Highway Department
Recreation Fee Explained by Aiken Recreation Chief
Aiken residents outside city limits pay a $2 fee since May to help cover gym rental costs and raise referee pay from $1 to $1.50. Recreation Director Mike Facciolo says the levy funds facilities for about 90 teams and supports equipment, with summer playgrounds exempt. Churches contributing $20 per team go to a fund for referees, timekeepers, and equipment.
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Aiken City
City
Mike Facciolo
Facciolo
Schofield
Aiken Junior High
Kennedy
New Ellenton
Aiken
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