Negotiations Over U S Assets in China Continue
Peking reports U S and Chinese officials have begun talks on about 200 million dollars in American assets frozen after the 1949 Communist revolution. A settlement could come before Kissinger completes his visit, signaling a potential thaw in relations. About 200 million in U S claims recognized from the 1960s hearings, with roughly 80 million in Chinese banks frozen in the United States offsetting the total.
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Peking
Henry A. Kissinger
China
U.S
Rockefeller wealth questioned but not disqualifying
House Judiciary Chairman Rodino said he may seek expert testimony on conflicts of interest Nelson Rockefeller could face if confirmed as vice president. He added wealth should not by itself deny him the office, noting democracy encourages wealth accumulation.
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Washington
House
Peter W. Rodino Jr
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New Jersey
Democrat
Rockefeller
Rodino
Haile Selassie Life Hangs In Balance In Lebanon Report
L Orient-Le Jour quotes Western sources claiming the 82 year old former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie faced possible execution within two days after relocation from Addis Ababa. The provisional military council had ousted him last year and executed dozens of aristocrats and officials. Western nations urged African states to intervene to save his life.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Haile Selassie
L’orient-Le Jour
Selassie
Addis Ababa
Lorient-Le Jour
Ethopian
Anne Armstrong Resigning White House Post
Presidential counselor Anne Armstrong, a top woman in Ford and Nixon administrations, will leave the White House by January 1 after nearly two years in the $42,500 a year post with Cabinet rank. She previously co chaired the Republican National Committee from January 1971 until January 19, 1973.
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Washington
Anne Armstrong
Ford
Nixon
White House
Armstrong
Richard M. Nixon
Republican National Committee
Mexico Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Chile
Mexico announces break in diplomatic relations with Chile after over a year of hostility since the 1973 overthrow of President Allende. Mexican charges d affaires recalled and an explanation to follow at a news conference.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Chile
Allende
Ballaires
Salvador Allende
Luis Echeverria
Mass Transit Bill Signed by Ford to Aid Cities
President Ford signed the six year National Mass Transportation Assistance Act providing 11.8 billion dollars to ease bus and subway fare pressures in dozens of cities. The East Room ceremony was attended by congressmen mayors and governors as the act aims to meet transit needs through the rest of the decade.
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Washington
Ford
Blessing of Hounds Opens Aiken Hounds Season
The annual Blessing of the Hounds will be held tomorrow at Memorial Gate in Hitchcock Woods. Rt. Rev. Msgr. George L. Smith will officiate as ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. The gate sits on the dirt extension of South Boundary. no motor vehicles allowed and attendees are asked not to bring dogs.
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Memorial Gate
Hitchcock Woods
Aiken
George L. Smith
South Boundary
Couple Returns From Mexico Trip With 110 Pound Sugar Bag
Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Cole of 1606 Alpine Or returned from a trip to Mexico carrying a 110 pound bag of sugar bought for 9 dollars at Ojinaga. U S Customs agents charged no duty or tax on the sugar. Aiken observers note Thanksgiving paraphrase as Christmas approaches amid store decorations.
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Kenneth R. Cole
Mexico
Ojinaga
U. S
Anti-Freeze Fraud Scheme Unearthed In Aiken County
Aiken County deputies and truck stop owner E C Shuford uncovered a fraud scheme selling so called anti-freeze by Co-Fax Chemical Co of Savannah. The chemical proved corrosive to copper and aluminum and did not reliably lower freezing points. 460 gallons were bought at 3.75 per gallon. samples froze solid in a freezer. Evidence was sent to a private lab and USC Aiken for further analysis.
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Aiken Deputies
Aiken County
Brooks
E C. Shufard
S&s
Highway 25
Belvedere
Shuford
Atlanta
Yarborough
Usc-Aiken
Commission Votes To Hire Williams As Administrator
Aiken County board considers appointing Williams as administrator amid calls for a finance director to manage a new central accounting system. CPA Robert Broadwell warns the system will fail without it, while Treasurer Frank Thomas and Forest Kirby dispute the need. The board also weighs a nurse midwife program with a $2,500 request for 1975 and $28,000 for 1976.
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Aiken County
Robert Broadwell
C.P.A
George C. Baird & Co
Aiken
Broadwell
Forest L. Kirby
Frank Thomas
Virginia L. Holley
Williams elected county administrator in Aiken meeting
Thomas F. Williams was voted to assume full county administrator duties in a regular Aiken County Board of Commissioners meeting despite protests by two commissioners and audience members. The salary is set at 23000 dollars annually with Williams previously serving temporarily since July.
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Thomas F. Williams
Aiken
Williams
Aiken County
Possibility Of Buying Home For Retarded Discussed
Mental Retardation Commissioner Charles Barnett discussed buying one or two homes in Aiken neighborhoods to house up to nine mildly retarded citizens. He noted 13 facilities exist in the state with a plan for 39, including two in Aiken, and said a residence in Aiken was under active consideration.
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S. C
Charles Barnett
Aiken
Barnett
Palmetto State
Cool Clear Turkey Day Forecast in Aiken County
The weatherman predicts a cool but clear Thanksgiving in Aiken County with highs in the upper 50s and lows around the upper 20s. Rain chances are near zero today and tomorrow with about 10 percent tonight.
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Aiken County
Hair Withdraws Resignation as Aiken Probate Judge
Aiken County Probate Judge Carl M. Hair withdraws his resignation letter to Gov John C West citing expected workload under the new Mental Commitment Act. He says the County Board of Commissioners offered cooperation for extra space and staff to implement the law, so he will stay on.
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Aiken County
Carl M. Hair
John C West
Hair
Aiken
Aiken Churches Plan Thanksgiving Services Tonight and Tomorrow
Several Aiken churches announce a community Thanksgiving service tomorrow at St. John’s United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Rev. John McCullough of St. Paul’s Lutheran will preach, with music from St. John’s choir. St. John’s also hosts a 7:30 p.m. service tonight. Bethlehem Lutheran conducts a 7:30 p.m. service tonight. St. Thaddeus Episcopal offers a 10 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday. Community plans originated with First Baptist, First Presbyterian, St. Paul’s Lutheran, and St. John’s UMC, with many local clergy attending and about 150–200 attendees typically.
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Aiken
Saint Thaddeus Episcopal
Bethlehem Lutheran
St. Thaddeus
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. John’s United Methodist Church
John McCullough
St. John’s
Marion Street Baptist Church
Memorial Baptist Church
North Aiken Baptist Church
Clinton Henderson
Memorial Baptist
Jerry G Robinson
A K. Carter
St. John’s Church
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Commission
Wendell Hall
Kirby
Ray
Debby Wendel
Lucas Ray
Cullinan
Byrd
Walter Byrd
Roads and Bridges Department
Willams
Harold W Graybeal
Paul D Grant
Iet
South Carolina
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