Colonial Cup Thriller Secretaire Outsized by Lucky Boy III
Lucky Boy III edged Soothsayer and Dream Magic at the wire to win the $50,000 Colonial Cup at Camden's Springdale Course. Jockey Clay Brittle earned $30,000 for owner Mrs. Miles Valentine in the 16 horse field. Trainer Lucien Laurin praised the finish and turnout as spectators, including U S Senator Strom Thurmond, watched. Laurin hinted at future plans and noted Meadow Stables has promising half siblings to Secretariat and Riva Ridge.
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Florists open house doors yield gift prizes in Aiken
Three Aiken Countians won door prizes at El Nors Florist open house in Aiken. Tommy Smithwick, 6, won $15. Mrs. Paul Davis won $10. Mrs. Mary H. Foster won $5. Mrs. Rozelle R. Leopard recalls WW II gas rationing while noting coupons she has. The Aiken Choral Society plans a December 2 performance at First Presbyterian Church. The North Aiken Elementary Booster Club Football banquet is set for tomorrow at 7 p.m. with Bantam and Midget teams receiving presentations.
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Aiken
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Paul Davis
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Mary H. Foster
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North Aiken
UAW GM Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
The United Auto Workers and General Motors reached a tentative agreement on a new contract shortly before the old pact expired. The settlement was communicated by UAW officials in Indianapolis, Lordstown, Pontiac, and Flint.
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Athens Workers Detained After antigovernment protests
Police and soldiers rounded up construction workers and youths today and confined them in a temporary detention camp at a Athens soccer stadium. Some workers joined last week's student led protests and many stayed off work. Large sites reported workers missing.
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Israel to Probe Mideast War Handling by Five Member Panel
Israel announces a judicial probe into the first stages of the October war over military handling as Egyptian tanks and troops breached the Suez Canal. A five member panel will conduct the inquiry while the Sinai front saw two exchanges of fire with one Egyptian fatality.
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Senate panel weighs Saxbe remedy for attorney general post
The Senate Judiciary Committee seeks guidance from law professors and deans on how to avoid a constitutional snag that could block Sen. William B. Saxbe’s appointment as attorney general. The issue centers on a salary hike in 1969 from 35000 to 60000 while Saxbe served, with the Nixon administration proposing restoring the pay to 35000 to allow confirmation.
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Fighting Persists Around Phnom Penh Fronts
Fierce clashes north of the capital threaten Highways 4 and 5 as Khmer Rouge insurgents attack two villages 41 miles north and shell three government outposts at Talat 41 miles southwest. The roads remain cut since early September.
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Supreme Court to rule again on desegregation in Detroit schools
The Supreme Court agreed to review whether federal courts may desegregate Detroit area schools by including predominantly white suburban districts in any plan. The case centers on cross district lines and previous tied votes. Michigan officials and 43 suburbs appeal a Cincinnati circuit ruling.
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Nixon Campaigns in Georgia Appeals to Falcons Fans
President Nixon, aimed at moving beyond Watergate, framed himself as underdog in Georgia. He praised the Atlanta Falcons, urged talks with coach Norm Van Brocklin, and drew sizable but orderly crowds in Macon despite protests calling for resignation.
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Warning Issued On Grass Fires After Weekend Blazes
Public Safety Director J C Busbee urged extreme caution after more than six grass fires over the weekend. He labeled burning conditions extremely critical and blamed careless burning. He advised no outdoor burning without supervision and to clear the area with a garden hose within reach. Do not burn in windy conditions.
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Dorn Announces Run for South Carolina Governor
Rep. Bryan Dorn 57 a longtime congressman from South Carolina's 3rd District says he will run in the June Democratic primary for governor. Dorn cites 25 years in Congress and state contact network, vows a hard campaign and aims to return home to serve as governor.
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Days Left To Buy Tags In South Carolina
South Carolina motorists have 10 days left to purchase the 1974 vehicle license tags. The white on green plates have been on sale since September and must be displayed by December 1. About 1,250,000 vehicles exist in the state, with roughly 200,000 plates still not bought as of Friday.
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Deputy Dies In Auto Crash In Langley County
Langley Ai ken County deputy sheriff L A Payne Jr of 25 Pelter St Langley died from injuries after a wreck on October 27. He was critically injured when the crash killed Sheriff Paul D Grant Payne’s daughter returning from a trip to the State Fair. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. today at Gloverville Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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Paul D Grant Payne
Chance Of Rain In Forecast For South Region
The forecast shows a 10 percent chance of rain through Tuesday. Tonight's low drops into the 50s with east winds 10 to 15 mph. Highs today and Tuesday are expected in the mid-70s.
Aiken Hospital Closing Question Sparks Legislative Review
Confusion over two hospital contracts with Hospital Corporation of America prompts debate on who may close the existing Aiken County Hospital. Senator Laughlin cites need for state legislation to settle authority while a referendum in November 1974 would authorize a new 190 bed HCA facility and tax measures.
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