Big Cars Rise in Popularity Says Aiken Dealers
LIN SMITHWICK reports from Aiken that local car dealers see overall sales up with big cars leading demand. Satcher Ford, Bill Vernon Chevrolet, Triangle Pontiac and Star Chrysler Plymouth note shortages and inventory issues while Gran Prixs and Oldsmobile 98 are strong sellers.
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Aiken
Rick Heath
Satcher Ford
Heath
Satcher
Gary M. Russ
Bill Vernon
Canady
Ben B. Timmerman Jr
Timmerman Motors
Timmerman
Ford to announce New York City aid plan
President Ford to unveil a stopgap package to aid financially strapped New York City at a nationwide news conference. Sources say the administration backs Federal loans or loan guarantees totaling up to 2.5 billion to avert default, possible as soon as next week.
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Washington
Ford
New York City
Associated Press
Beiruts Civil War Rages As Death Toll Rises
Christians repelled three Muslim attacks and army commandos halted a Christian surge in a Christian enclave as Beirut endures eight month civil war fighting. At least 22 killed and 54 wounded in Sodeko Ein Rummaneh and Sinn el Fil quarters, raising totals to over 150 killed and 350 wounded since the latest clash began last week.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Dential
Sodeko
Ein Rummaneh
Sinn el Fil
Morton Offers Secret Boycott List to House Panel
Washington AP Secretary Rogers C Morton says he will provide a confidential list of U S firms pressured to join the Arab boycott of Israel to a House commerce subcommittee. Critics call secrecy unacceptable and vow to oppose the plan when the Commerce Committee meets after Thanksgiving recess. Rep James H Scheuer warns against shielding companies aiding the boycott.
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Washington
Commerce
Rogers C. B. Morton
House
Israel
Morton
House Commerce
Congress
Full House
Commerce Committee
James H. Scheuer
Dn.y
Nixon says he will testify to Senate CIA probe
Former President Richard Nixon agreed to testify before the Senate intelligence committee about CIA activities but will reserve the right to invoke executive privilege. A committee spokesman said Nixon will address all subjects within the panel’s jurisdiction, including covert operations abroad and domestic spying.
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Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Senate Intelligence Committee
Committee
Nixon
CIA
Priest Defended By U S Superior In Chile Expulsion
In South Bend Indiana the American superior of a Roman Catholic priest expelled from Chile says the priest 37 year old Rev Daniel Panchot was accused of aiding guerrillas are absolutely false. Rev William Lewers, the priest s superior, protested that the junta had not formally charged Father Panchot or accused him of guerrilla ties.
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South Bend, Ind
Chile
Daniel Panchot
Holy Cross
William Lewers
Father Panchez
Wet Thanksgiving Day Forecast With Showers Possible
The forecast suggests a wet start to Thanksgiving with tomorrow morning showers then decreasing clouds in the afternoon. Temperatures range from highs in the mid 50s to lows in the upper 30s with scattered showers expected through Sunday.
Weeping fig joke and Navy sailor’s homecoming assignations
An 11 year old asks if the new weeping fig grows fig newtons. Navy Fireman 3 C Jeffrey Fulmer of Aiken is home on leave after training at Great Lakes and learning the Belknap collision news. A J Head of Phillips Fibers spoke to 200 Columbia businessmen launching the Chamber campaign, urging collective effort.
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Navy
Jeffrey Fulmer
Aiken
U.S.S. Belknap
Fulmer
Charles P. Fulmer
Great Lakes
A.J. Head
Phillips Fibers Corporation
Columbia
S.C. Chamber of Commerce
Head
Two Major Fires Burn 68 500 Acres Near Los Angeles
Fierce Santa Ana winds fanned two blazes near Los Angeles burning about 68 500 acres of brush and forcing evacuations of over 600 residents while threatening at least 100 homes. The Mt Baldy fire grew to 23 000 acres and forced site closures as it spread. another large blaze in Big Tujunga Canyon led to more home withdrawals and up to 20 homes lost. Fire crews reported lines contained but not controlled as conditions began to ease with cooler, drier air and forecasts of a wind break. Evacuations continued, with many residents staying to defend properties amid flood risk fears and potential mudslides as rain nears.
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Los Angeles
Mt. Baldy
Big Tujunga Canyon
Governor Edwards urges praise for good business at Chamber luncheon
Governor James B. Edwards addressed the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce kickoff luncheon urging a balanced view of business. He argued the free enterprise system is over-regulated and misunderstood and cited a survey misperception of after tax profit as about 33 cents per dollar.
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Columbia
James B. Edwards
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
Gov. Edwards
Thanksgiving Services Scheduled
A community Thanksgiving Day service is set for 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Henry Chennault Rev. Robert E. James and Rev. Jerry G. Robinson preaching. Choirs from three churches join in. Public invited. A nursory provided. Additional services include Bethlehem Lutheran Eve service at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday and two Masses at St Mary Help of Christians on Thanksgiving morning. St Thaddeus Episcopal also hosts a 10 a.m. Celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
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First Presbyterian Church
Henry Chennault
First Baptist Church
Robert E. James
St. John's United Methodist
Jerry G. Robinson
First Presbyterian
St. Paul's United Methodist
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
St. Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
Public Hearing on East Central Georgia Health Agency
About 70 citizens attended the final HEW reviewed public hearing on forming the East Central Georgia Health Systems Agency serving 22 Georgia counties and Aiken County. Dissent cited lack of consumer, women, and Black representation. planners scheduled one more hearing before submission.
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Thomson
East Central Georgia Health Systems Agency
HSA
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
East Central Georgia
Action, Inc
Clarke County
Verlyn C. Beil
Augusta
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Santa Ana
Forest Service
San Demas
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