Belvedere Elementary third grade election tight race
Brooks Smith and Glenn Bates of the Sandlapper Party won by eight votes over Jeff Gregory and Scott Brownlee of the Palmetto Party with 54 to 46. A campaign gathering at Mrs. M H Riviere’s home featured a small parade led by a young boy, a brass band, and a donkey with slogans.
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Belvedere
Brooks Smith
Glenn Bates
Sandlapper Party
Palmetto Party
Jeff Gregory
Scott Brownlee
M.H. Riviere
Michael Laughlin
Lou Cassels
John Phillips Sousa
Minesweepers Headed to Pacific Amid Vietnam War Speculation
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot reports heli copter minesweeper units are set to depart for the Pacific this week amid talk they will clear U S mines from North Vietnam harbors. The amphibious ship Inchon also sails to the Pacific as a helicopter platform with analysts suggesting it could serve as a landing area for minesweeping helicopters.
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Norfolk, Va
Pacific
U.S
North Vietnam
Norfolk Virginian
Inchon
Nixon Plans Cabinet Shakeup In Second Term
President Nixon outlines a major four day plan for a cabinet reshuffle with two or more posts and many White House and federal jobs under review. He invites standby resignations as he focuses on economy efficiency and loyalty in his Florida talks. George Romney and Melvin Laird are viewed as likely to depart the Cabinet.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
White House
Nixon
Florida
George Romney
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Democrats Push to Broaden Party After McGovern Defeat
Washington AP report on lawmakers Gina Kennedy and Wallace urging a broader Democratic Party after George McGovern's landslide loss to Nixon. Connally backs middle-of-the-road leadership while Republicans weigh a 1976 bid by Edward Brooke, noting Agnew is not the heir apparent.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
George C. Wallace
George McGovern
Nixon
John Connally
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts
Senate
Vice Agnew
GOP
U S and North Vietnam Up Pressure as Talks Continue
In Paris the United States said its military buildup in South Vietnam mirrors a Vietnamese side expansion and will persist until a peace accord is signed. Ambassador Porter praised North Vietnam’s good faith in negotiating the draft, while South Vietnamese and Viet Cong delegates renewed hostile charges and countercharges.
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Paris
United States
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S. Am
William J. Porter
Treasury reports 1972 federal deficit at 23.227 billion
The Treasury Department reported a 1972 federal deficit of 23.227 billion as revenue totaled 208.6 billion and expenditures reached 231.8 billion. The year’s shortfall was the largest since 1968 and contrasted with an earlier projection of 27 billion.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Department
Nixon
Laos Air War Expands With Increased Strikes
U S officials say bombing in Laos has surged after halting above the 20th parallel in North Vietnam. Fighter bombers now average about 50 strikes daily in the Plain of Jars to aid government troops, while Laos’ Ho Chi Minh Trail area sees intensified activity to support the Laotian army.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
United States
Indochina
Laos
U.S
Plain of Jars
Telephone Poles The Silent Campaigners Of Aiken County
After the election the focus shifts to the ubiquitous telephone poles and campaign posters that lined roads. The piece notes many poles with multiple posters, calling them metal mouths and wooden warriors that carried democratic messages. It brushes on the end of campaign era and the return to highway signs and autumn leaves.
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Aiken
Aiken Democrat Faces Recount in State Senate race
Late ballot counts from Lexington and Barnwell counties push Jimmy Martin and Sen. Michael Laughlin to narrow margins. Martin leads 33 095 to 32 111, Laughlin 30 400 to Queen 30 038. State law triggers recounts if margins fall under one percent. Laughlin's race must be recounted while Martins exceeds the threshold.
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Lexington
Barnwell
Jimmy Martin
Sen
Michael Laughlin
Senate
Swansea
Lexington County
Barnwell County
Martin
Johnohnson
Laughlin
Queen
Johnson
Aiken County
Irene Rudnick
Blc
John D. Lowery
Rudnick
Igene England
County Election Commission
Lowery
Aiken Electric Cooperative
England
Commission
Electric Commission
Scattered Frost Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Scattered frost is predicted again tonight as lows drop to the upper 30s. Skies will grow cloudy tomorrow after today’s sunshine, with a high near the upper 60s and a 20 percent rain chance. Northerly winds of 10 to 15 mph ease to under 5 mph tonight.
Fire Alert Pact To Be Signed Tonight By JUDY RICH
Commissioners from area fire departments will meet at 8 p.m. at the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce to sign a $24,000 to $25,000 radio alert system contract for Aiken County Fire departments. Nine departments including Belvedere Center Community Langley Clearwater Beech Island Jackson and possibly New Ellenton Graniteville and Bath will participate. The initial outlay is about $15,000 with a $100 hookup fee and $30 monthly dispatch fee plus receiver rental. The system aims to streamline alerts and reduce multiple calls, with final FCC transmitter approval needed for implementation.
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Judy Rich
Greater Aiken
Aiken Answering Service
Chris Pore
Aiken
Gussie D. Holmes
Pore
Aiken County Displays Equipment In Open House
A display event invited Aiken Countians to view equipment on site as part of a public showcase. Supervisor Mackey Scott had issued the invitation, and the staff photo by Milton Toby accompanies the piece.
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Mackey Scott
Milton Toby
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Aiken-Augusta
Ashley J. Little
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