CAC Board Backing for Anderson Staff Endorsed
A CAC board meeting approved a resolution endorsing Executive Director George A. Anderson and his staff by a 12 to 0 vote with four abstentions from board members. County Commissioner Ralph F. Cullinan abstained citing premature timing after last week Aiken Standard articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Smithwick
Aiken County Community Action Commission
CAC
John A. Price
T. A. Hammond
George A. Anderson
Ralph F. Cullinan
A. Duane Day
Richard T. Poore
Sam Putman
Kermit W
Diana) Oberlin
John Nealous
George Brelsford
Frank Gardner
Forrest L. Kirby
W. M. Pickett
N. L. Bush
William Walker
Henry T. Ligons
Franklin D. Beattie Jr
Mary Miles
Cullinan
Aiken Standard
Inflation Accelerates in October Amid Rising Grocery Costs
Inflation quickened in October with a seven tenths rise driven by higher grocery prices. The Labor Department reported a third sharp monthly gain this year, raising concerns about consumer buying power and the post recession recovery as prices rose 7.6 percent over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Franco Expected To Change Politics After Franco Death
U S officials anticipate Prince Juan Carlos guiding Spain toward liberalization after General Franco’s death. Western leaders express hope for a peaceful transition to democracy and a shift from fascist rule, with limited Danish representation planned at Franco’s funeral.
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Franco
Washington
U.S
Juan Carlos
Spain
Francisco Franco
Europe
Anker Joergesen
Joergesen
Fromme Mistrial Bid Denied in Ford Attack Case
Lynette Fromme's attorney says a fair trial is unlikely after US District Judge Thomas MacBride refused to declare a mistrial or dismiss the charge. Virga argued the prosecution withheld an eyewitness police statement, violating a court order and crippling the defense.
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Sacramento
Calif
Lynette Fromme
Miss Fromme
Ford
Thomas MacBride
John Virga
Virga
Panel Delivers More Kissinger Papers but Contempt Standoff Remains
Washington AP President aides hand over documents to the House intelligence committee before a vote on contempt against Secretary Kissinger. The committee report notes seven additional covert intelligence operation requests found by the State Department, bringing the total to 17 requests since 1961.
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Washington
House Intelligence Committee
Henry A. Kissinger
Congress
Kissinger
Otis G. Pike
State Department
Israeli Planes Fly Over Beirut Amid Street Clashes
Four Israeli warplanes flew over Beirut as gun battles and rocket duels continued in the streets. It marked a second straight day of airspace incursions heightening tensions in a country already torn by civil strife.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Cubans Deployed to Reinforce MPLA in Angola War
About 1,000 Cuban combat troops were flown into Luanda to bolster the MPLA army amid the civil war. Reports say up to 1,500 more Cuban infantrymen and advisers have arrived in recent weeks. Some are to spearhead an offensive toward Carmona, a vital road junction 120 miles northeast of Luanda.
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Luanda
Angola
Popular Movement
MPLA
Carmona
No Side Trips Allowed Says DSS Official
DSS official states vans are restricted to transporting medicaid clients to medical facilities only. CAC alleges broader use and questions driver pay sources, while Leslie clarifies funding and state guidelines for voluntary and paid transport under 14 cents per mile.
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DSS
Aiken County Community Action Commission
CAC
Medical Assistance
Department of Social Services
William T. Leslie
Leslie
South Carolina
Richard T. Poore
Aiken Cac
George A. Anderson
Charleston
Poore
Wreck on U.S. 25 Kills Driver, Injures 49 Students
A fog shrouded morning crash on U S 25 about eight miles south of Edgefield killed the bus driver and sent 49 students to Edgefield County Hospital. Albert Simpkins 20, of Edgefield was driving the car that struck the bus. Sheriff Griffis said the bus was in its lane and the other car was in the road center. The investigation continues.
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Edgefield
Edgefield County
U. S. 25
Pardues Hill
H. H. Griffis
Griffis
Sheriff Griffis
Albert Simpkins
Jeter St
Simpkins
Granteville Company
Rain Expected By Tonight Forecast Shifts
A 60 percent chance of rain is forecast tonight with a 30 percent chance tomorrow. The high tomorrow is expected near 70 degrees after a low around 50. Winds will be strong and gusty during tonight’s thunderstorms.
Franco Dies to Clear Path for Spain's Next Leader
Western Europe's last dictator Generalisimo Francisco Franco died after a 34 day illness in Madrid leaving Spain to face a power struggle between reactionary supporters and democracy advocates. Franco who ruled for 36 years died two weeks before his 83rd birthday after heart attacks abdominal hemorrhages kidney and lung complications. Information Minister Leon Herrera announced the death citing heart arrest from peritonitis and toxic shock.
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Madrid
Spain
Europe
Francisco Franco
Information
Leon Herrera
Franco
McMillan Opposes 14 Mill Tax Increase Referral Possible
Sen. Gilbert E. McMillan and Rep. Cecil L. Collins debate a 14 mill request by Aiken County Board of Education. McMillan opposes the hike, Collins supports only a two mill increase to hire teachers, both say a board referendum can be initiated to bypass the delegation if voters approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert E. McMillan
Aiken County
Lynn T. Hilley
Board of Education
S.C. Dept. of Education
Hospital Crowded Board Discusses Nursing Home Beds Need
Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees debated crowding at the Aiken County Hospital and the need for additional nursing home beds. The medical staff urged using part of the hospital for health care after the new HCA hospital opens, while noting indigent patients lack custodial care funding.
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Emily L. Bull
Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Hospital Corporation of America
Charles O Onstead
J. Sam Nesbit Jr
Wagener
Salley
Nesbit
Stathy J. Verenes
William B. Mullins
Alan Kirchner
Baltimore
Aiken County
Onstead
Daniel B. Samonsky
Grace C. Woodhead
HCA
Thomas F. Hendon
Hendon
Jackson
E. duPont de Nemours & Co Inc
Spain to crown Juan Carlos I as king amid Franco era end
Government confirms Prince Juan Carlos, acting head since Oct 30, will be crowned king of Spain and deliver a nationwide speech. Franco’s body to lie in state at the National Palace before burial at the Valley of the Fallen as conservatives warn against reforms.
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Juan Carlos de Borbon
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Franco
Juan Carlos I
Don Juan
Barcelona
la Paz
Pardo Palace
Madrid
National Palace
Plaza de Oriente
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Fromme
CAC Board
Municipal Auditorium
Murry Sill
Carlos
Gen
Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon
McMillan
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