State Development Board cleared to promote industry
Attorney General rules the S C Development Board may promote industrial development using tax funds. The ruling cites Article 12, Section 1 and a broad statutory power to create agencies for health welfare and safety. Previous AG and Supreme Court decisions found other counties’ tax apoyropriations unconstitutional.
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Attorney General
S. C. Development Board
Attorney General's Office
S.C. Supreme Court
Attorney General's
George C. Beighley
Development Board
General Assembly
S.C. Development Board
Beighley
Anderson County
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Aiken County
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Anderson
Bombs Found on Nassau Bound Jetliner
Two time bombs discovered on a Bahamas Air plane would have exploded in mid air during the return flight to the United States. Police said the devices were found Thursday just minutes before 62 holiday travelers were to board the Nassau bound flight. Airline official Thomas Hughes stated the schedule would have put the plane in the air at noon when the bombs were set to detonate.
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Miami
Bahamas
Thomas Hughes
U.S
Britain faces crisis as doctors slow patient care
London reports a major strain on the national health system as thousands of hospital doctors begin a work slowdown. Hospitals near closure, nonurgent admissions and outpatients turned away while some doctors in Scotland abstain from protest. others adopt emergencies only or a shortened 9 am to 5 pm schedule, reducing a typical 80 hour week.
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London
Britain
Scotland
Teng Builds Power Base In China Power Struggle
AP reports Teng Hsiao-Ping, potential successor to Mao, is widening his influence as vice premier and de facto senior figure to the ailing Premier Chouen-Lai. US intel says President Ford should watch Teng during his upcoming China visit.
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Washington
Teng Hsiao-Ping
Mao Tse-Tung
Ford
People's Republic of China
Teng
China
Mao
Chouen-Lai
Portugal Faces Mutinous Leftist Bid at Paratroop Base
Lisbon reports stubborn pockets of mutinous leftist resistance among Portugal's armed forces. About 1,500 rebels remain at the Tancos paratroop base northeast of Lisbon, while troops at Faro refuse to obey orders. Military leaders expect talks to avert forceful action.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Tancos
Tanco
Faro
Algarve
Coretta King Calls for Reopen of King Assassination Probe
In Nairobi during a three nation Africa tour Coretta King widow of Martin Luther King Jr. urged reopening of the assassination inquiry. She told AP there may have been a government conspiracy and cited the FBI admission of an harassment campaign to discredit King.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Coretta King
Martin Luther King
King
FBI
Ali Sets Up Cairo Business Enterprise in Middle East
Mu hammad Ali plans a $50 million Cairo company to market fertilizers tractors cement steel rods buses and similar gear. Donald J. Macdonald says the Muhammad Ali Trade Development Corp will debut in early next year with initial capital from Ali and Herbert Muhammad. Profits fund mosques and schools in the United States.
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Cairo
Muhammad Ali
Middle East
Donald J. Macdonald
Muhammad Ali Trade Development Corp
Ali
Macdonald
Herbert Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad
United States
Patrick Hearst case linked rumor sends Scott to hospital
Walter Scott 42, brother of activist Jack Scott, was hospitalized in Las Vegas for rest and observation after telling police that unknown assailants sought to kill him, believing he was an FBI informer in the Patricia Hearst case. He was taken to Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. John Scott, his father, was at the same complex, with Louise Scott also admitted.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Walter Scott
Jack Scott
FBI
Patricia Hearst
Scott
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
John Scott
Louise
Opinion on $100 travel reimbursement kept quiet
County Attorney W G Lynn Jr issued a legal opinion on the legality of a $100 monthly travel reimbursement to four county commissioners. Lynn declined to comment further and Administrator Donnie Williams would not reveal the opinion, which will be presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday.
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W. G. Lynn Jr
Lynn
Donnie J. Williams
Williams
Board of Commissioners
Lucas Ray
Forest L. Kirby
Charles W. Prosser
L. Vernon Davis
Aiken
Renewal Considered Today Mid-East Peace Hinges On U.N.
The U N Security Council plans a closed session to decide renewing the UNDOF mandate on the Golan Heights. Damascus cites Assad agreeing to a six month extension in return for progress toward Geneva talks, while Israel also accepts a six month term without concessions.
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United Nations
U.N. Security Council
U.N
Golan Heights
Damascus
Assad
Waldheim
Geneva
Israel
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
Security Council
Palestine Liberation Organization
Jerusalem
UNDOF
Heights
Henry A. Kissinger
Courthouse Closing Thwarts Last-Minute Tag Purchasers
About 200 people gathered at the Aiken County Courthouse to obtain 1976 automobile tag forms but were turned away as holidays closed offices on Thursday and Friday. With Nov 30 a Sunday deadline, residents worry about a possible Nov 26 cutoff and a 50 cent late fee when offices reopen. The South Carolina Highway Patrol office remained open, drawing 50 to 75 fans in line at peak times. no official grace period has been announced.
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Aiken
S. C. Highway Patrol
Highway Department
Spanish King Tests Power With Parliament Head Choice
King Juan Carlos plans to name a new head of parliament as part of his liberalizing program. The arch conservative Rodriguez Valcarcel, installed by Franco, recently left the post after six years, with the king holding the power to reappoint, extend, or replace him in the coming days.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos
Alejandro Rodriguez Valcarce
Rodriguez Valcarcel
Francisco Franco
Watch for Santa and the Pirates in Aiken Standard
Disney's Christmas strip Santa and the Pirates debuts Monday in the Aiken Standard and runs through Christmas. Two volunteers report a pirate craft in distress and Santa Claus plans a dramatic rescue in this festive comic tale from the fun factory.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Walt Disney Watch
Aiken
Dry Sunny Weekend Predicted For Golfers
The forecast calls for a dry weekend with 10 hours of sun each day and about 40 percent humidity. No rain is expected through tomorrow night, with highs in the 70s Sunday and cooling to the 50s by Tuesday, overnight lows in the 50s to 60s.
Historical Meeting Postponed A Week
The Aiken County Historical Society meeting has been postponed from November 30 to December 7. It will be held at the Aiken County Museum starting at 3 p.m.
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Aiken County Historical Society
Aiken County Museum
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