Memoir quotes Rutledge on Santee Cooper clash and May’s aid
Archibald Rutledge recalls politics over the Santee Cooper Dam nearly cost him the state poet laureate title. He credits Sen John A May who saved his job. Col May of Aiken chairs the National Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and directs outdoor recreation for the state. Nearby North Augusta Secretaries group plans a 5 to 7 30 barbecue at Julian Smith Casino Augusta. Britain’s Royal Family marks cake day with Princess Anne wedding news and Prince Charles turning 25.
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Sandlapper Magazine
Archibald Rutledge
Rutledge
Santee Cooper Dam
Laureat
Sen
John A. May
Col
May of
Aiken
National Advisory Council On Historic Preservation
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Santee Cooper Project
North Augusta
The
National Secretaries
Julian Smith
Augusta
Britain
Princess Anne
Prince Charles
Kissinger Visit Paves Way for Closer U.S. China Ties
After a four day trip to Peking, Kissinger helped move the United States toward full diplomatic ties with China. A joint communique affirms “there is but one China” and Taiwan is part of China. The two powers will speed scientific cultural and business exchanges and upgrade liaison offices in Washington and Peking.
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Tokyo
United States
China
Peking
Henry A. Kissinger
Taiwan
Washington
U S Plans Open Market Sale of Gold After Pact Ends
The United States will offer gold on the open bullion market for the first time in five years. FederalReserve Chair Arthur F Burns says the move, agreed with six other nations, ends the 1968 restraint. Official price $42.22 per ounce, market trades near $100.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Arthur F. Burns
America
Congress Tackles Emergency Energy Powers Bill
Congress moves from approving the trans Alaska oil pipeline to a bill granting the president emergency energy powers. Senator Henry Jackson of Washington, a sponsor, expects Senate action and passage by the weekend.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Energy Powers
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Senate
Russia develops long range naval missile capability
AP reports US intelligence says the Soviet Union is perfecting a new naval missile with a 400 mile range that could strike U S warships even if they maneuver. Analysts estimate installation aboard Russia s naval fleet could occur in about a year.
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Walington
Soviet Union
U.S
Matelligence
Russia
Coal Seeks Return as Nation's Top Energy Source
Washington AP reports coal may regain its former status as king energy source as scientists explore new uses to cut dependence on oil and natural gas. A crash research program with over 3 billion dollars is planned to study coal as a future energy solution.
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Washington
Tion
Egypt Israel Exchange Threats Over Suez Highway War POWs
Premier Golda Meir told the Israeli parliament that no food will pass to Suez unless POW exchange terms are agreed. The Egyptian army warns the war could resume if the U N peacekeeping force loses control of the highway into Suez. Both sides maintain checkpoints along the Cairo Suez cease fire line.
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Associated Press
Egypt
Israel
Suez
Golda Meir
U.N
Cairo-Suez
Cairo
Pipeline Permit To Be Sought In Alaska Oil Project
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co seeks a construction permit soon after Nixon signs the Alaska pipeline bill into law. The $4.5 billion project will move hot oil in a 48 inch line from the North Slope to Valdez. Bechtel Planning Co. is contracted to work out detailed logistics for construction.
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Anchorage, Alaska
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Nixon
Alyeska
Alaska
North Slope
Gulf of Alaska
Valdez
Bechtel Planning Co
San Francisco
Robert Miller
Bechtel
Warm up to 80s with sunny skies then cooler weekend
After record lows early in the week, highs rise to the low 80s today under sunny skies with a low in the upper 40s tonight. Tomorrow also reaches the low 80s with no rain and southwest winds. The outlook calls for Friday scattered showers, then a fair weekend with highs mostly in the upper 70s cooling to the mid 60s and lows in the upper 40s to upper 50s.
Depreciation Change Cuts Aiken County Industrial Tax Base
The state tax commissioner says Aiken County’s industrial property value will drop about $2 million this year as depreciation rules shift. Old equipment may fall to 30 percent of value, with land reassessed at market value and county administration increasing. Revenue loss about $11,500 under 97 mill levy.
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Aiken County
Robert C. Wasson
Tax Commission
Wasson
Hospital Contracts Signed for 190-Bed Facility in Aiken County
Two contracts were signed by the Aiken County Board of Commissioners to build a new hospital with 190 beds and 40 percent private rooms. HCA would own and operate if not bought by the county, with options and costs outlined, while the trustees must approve to speed state certificate of need. A special committee reviewed points. site suitability and legal actions remain.
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Aiken County
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees
Corporation of America
HCA
County Commission
Harold W Graybeal
Board ‘of Trustees
Graybeal
State Health Department
UW Reaches 85 Per Cent Of Its Goal
The Aiken County United Way campaign has reached 85 percent of its projected goal with 296497.92 raised toward 349983.4. Campaign Chairman John Thomas and Secretary Mrs. Sarah Jordan report three local industries have not reported yet, but payroll deductions are driving gains. Seminole Mills increased from about 800 last year to over 5000 this year, and the drive will not extend past November.
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Aiken County
United Way
John Thomas
Sarah Jordan
Thomas
Aiken Women Die in Highway 1 Wreck Near Aiken
Two women aged 55 and 74 died in a two car collision on U.S. Highway 1 near Aiken TEC. A three year old boy, Bryan Randall, suffered head lacerations and was treated at Aiken County Hospital. John Surles of Paramed identified the victims.
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Aiken
U.S. Highway 1
Aiken Tec
Chester Harris
Mildred Spinney
Pickens Street
John Surles
Bryan D Randall
General Delivery
Warrenville
Aiken County
South Carolina Highway Patrol
Aiken County Board Tackles Traffic and School Plans
The Aiken County School Board unanimously approved proposals on traffic around North Augusta High School amid a push for a neighborhood access road and concerns about new stadium construction. Also reviewed were fuel conservation measures, Title III funding, instructional media materials, and record-keeping policies. Residents cited property damage and dangerous traffic as officials weigh blocking White Bark and Knobcone Avenues and land transfers to the city.
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Aiken County School Board
North Augusta High School
Whitebark Avenue
Knobcone Avenue
N.A
Five Notch Road
Jerry Morin
Tom Willis
North Augusta
Willis
WIN II program aids AFDC workers with training and tax credits
The WIN II program, run by Ai ken Social Services and the State Employment office, helps AFDC recipients ready to work with job training, counseling, medical aid, and child care. Employers receive 20 percent wage tax credits and on the job training write offs, boosting placements like nurse aides and teachers aides in Aiken County. The coordinator Edward Urbanski notes progress with about 35 placed and 35 to 60 more awaiting processing. Shirley Rish oversee two caseworkers and two homemakers.
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Sara Molen
Aiken
Social Services Department
AFDC
Ents
Social Service Agency
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Department of Labor
State Employment Office
WIN
State
Edward Urbanski
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County
Thermo-Disc
Shirley Rish
AEC Land Taxes Approved in Aiken County
AEC pays county taxes on 663 500 acres used for Savannah River Plant operations. The Board of County Commissioners accepted 46 624 08 dollars for annual land taxes, with land valued at around 122 62 an acre before 3 000 acres were set aside for the U S Forestry Service. County officials note the land value is unusually low and conservative estimates prevail.
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Uncle Sam
Aiken County
William J. Coleman
Atomic Energy Commission
Board of County Commissioners
AEC
DuPont
Savannah River
U.S. Forestry Service
Coleman
Aiken Standard
William G. Lynn Jr
Commission
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Ers
Billy Coleman
State Tax Commission
Sion
Elizabeth II of England
Mark Phillips
Westminister Abbey
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