Woman acquitted in murder case signals help for battered
In Lansing Michigan Francine Hughes was found not guilty by reason of insanity by an Ingham County jury after deliberating six hours. Judge Ray Hotchkiss said the verdict could highlight the plight of battered women and directed further hearings to decide if Hughes should be released pending a psychiatric exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Ingham County
Francine Hughes
Ray Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
Congress Moves to Bridge Abortion Funding Impasse
The House rejected a Senate attempt to break the funding deadlock and voted to ensure payrolls for federal workers. Members delayed a three week recess by one day to gain Senate approval of a temporary funding resolution for Labor, Health, Education and Welfare and related agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare
Frampton Toole 86 Dies Former SC Legislator
Frampton W. Toole 86, former South Carolina legislator and Aiken lawyer, died yesterday at an Aiken nursing home. Funeral services are set for 11:30 tomorrow morning at Samy Gane with Rev. Henry L. Chennault officiating. He lived at 212 South Boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frampton W. Toole
South Carolina
Aiken
Samy Gane
Henry L. Chennault
Mr. Toole
South Boundary
Rain Forecast for Aiken Area With Thunderstorms
The forecast calls for thundershowers in the Aiken area tonight and tomorrow. Tonight has a 100 percent chance of rain with a low in the mid 60s. Tomorrow should reach the upper 70s with an 80 percent chance of rain. The outlook shows rain continuing through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Tomorow
Aiken Scouts Chronicle Big Paper Drive and Reunion News
The Wall Street Journal cites Aiken 146 Scout troop's $13000 gain over six years from collecting roughly 35000 pounds of newspapers monthly. 1967 Aiken High School Dirty Dozen football players will attend the Aiken North Augusta clash as rivals ghosts fuel a Green Hornets reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Wall Street Journal
Dirty Dozen
United Way Drive Reaches $480138 In Campaign
Executive Director Sarah Jordan reports the United Way campaign total at $480,138.32 about two weeks after the victory luncheon. Contributions continue to arrive, with late gifts from Graniteville Company employees and United Merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way
Sarah Jordan
Graniteville Company
United Merchants
Historic Area Not Likely Jackson Port Site
JOHN SHARKEY reports that officials dispute claims of a Jackson Port site designating the area as historic. The discussion centers on preservation interests and potential development impacts.
Port study weighs dock plan and economic feasibility
The study argues economic and scientific feasibility for a port, noting area manufacturers must grow and a small dock is needed to start. A 185 by 62 foot T dock is proposed with access roads at about 80 000 dollars, while a full port could reach 880 000 dollars. Dan Connelly of the National Audubon Society protested the Silver Bluff site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Dan Connelly
National Audubon Society
Silver Bluff
Jobless Rate Rises to 7 Percent Amid Slow Growth
The Labor Department reports unemployment in October at 7 percent up from 6.9, with about 6.9 million workers jobless. Black unemployment climbs to 13.9 percent while white rates hold at 6.1 percent, prompting calls for tax cuts and new jobs programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Carter
White House
North Augusta Sertoma hosts tense Social Security discussion
U S Congressman Butler C Derrick of Edgefield briefs North Augusta Sertoma Club on a House bill to raise the earnings ceiling for retirees over 65 and to eliminate the cap by 1982. Derrick warns the program could fail by 1979 without congressional action as debate continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Augusta
U.S
Sertoma Club
U.S. Butler C
Derrick
S.C
Social Security
House
Edgefield
Congress
Swint Division Opens Fabric Plant During Textile Week
Graniteville Swint Division of the Graniteville Co opened its 288000 square foot plant to visitors as part of Textile Week in South Carolina. Plant manager Ed Ballard explains three main steps carding spinning and weaving with terms like lap slasher and roving describing roving as loosely twisted parallel fibers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graniteville
Swint
Graniteville Co
South Carolina
Ed Ballard
Swint Division
Ballard
Inside Today Sounds Of Music Fill Aiken's Air
The week features concerts and musical events filling Aiken's air with performances and culture. Page 5 highlights multiple shows and artists expected to perform.
Voters face a simple three-seat council race
Four candidates seek three City Council seats in a nearly issue free race. Incumbents Ray Clyburn Frampton Durban and Wyman Durbin plus Democrat Mrs Allen and Republican candidate are campaigning through teas and door to door efforts. Voters will decide on turnout and issues like leash laws street resurfacing and traffic near the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkenites
Ee Ray Wrens
Yburn
Ase
Clyburn
Frampton Durban
Asken Standard
Republican Party
Wyman
Durban
Robert S
Skipper
Perry
Council
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brett Jarriel
Aiken High School
North Augusta High
Frampton Toole
Donald Sutherland
Jackson Port
John Sharkey
Jackson
Lin Smithwick
William Steele
Ruth Walker
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!