Proposed Tree Ordinance Faces Question for Private Property
City Council tonight weighs an unlisted tree preservation ordinance drafted by Friends of the Woods. City Attorney Summerall and Councilman Perry discuss constitutional issues and language fixes before possible passage and referral to the Parks Commission. Windham notes extensive tree planting and a city nursery program as context.
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Friends of the Woods
Summerall
Skipper
Perry Jr
Parks Commission
Perry
Roland H. Windham
Windham
Hopelands
Donald H
Carol) Turno
the Woods
Police Near Hearst Hideout in Sacramento Six Months Earlier
Sacramento police investigated a robbery murder case and visited the rundown duplex where Patricia Hearst and William and Emily Harris hid for months. Det Sgt Sam Somers notes the inquiry was unrelated to SLA activities and no contact with Hearst or the Harrises occurred. Time magazine reports they used false identities.
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Sacramento
Calif
Patricia Hearst
Sam Somers
SLA
Somers
Miss Hearst
Harrises
Time Magazine
World Economy Talks Open in Paris Among 18 Nations
Delegates from 18 industrial and developing nations open discussions in Paris to arrange a long dialogue on international economic changes. They aim to formalize a unity from a summer understanding for foreign ministers of 27 nations to convene in December. Four commissions on energy raw materials development and financial matters will operate for at least one year before another ministers meeting assesses progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Differing Views on City's Aid
Washington lawmakers clashed over federal relief for financially ailing New York City. Sen William Proxmire said New York made a strong case for assistance while Rep George Mahon warned aid could trigger a rush of requests from other cities.
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Washington
New York City
Senate Banking
House Appropriations Committees
ABC
William Proxmire
Dwis
New York
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
Ford Happy With Report on 1976 Campaign
Washington AP reports President Ford reviews a weekly campaign update and expresses satisfaction with his campaign team and the three month old organization. Some advisers and White House critics argue Callaway has not moved quickly enough to organize in key primaries and to prep for a Reagan challenge.
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Washington
Ford
White House
Howard H. Callaway
California
Ronald Reagan
Ford greets Apollo Soyuz cosmonauts on Columbus Day
President Ford welcomes the Apollo Soyuz astronauts on Columbus Day as the Soviet cosmonauts begin a U S tour following a prior goodwill visit by the American crew to the USSR.
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Washington
Ford
United States
Soviet Union
AKATS Vote Expected At Council
The Aiken City Council plans to meet tonight to appoint members to the Election Commission and consider multiple resolutions. Proposals include adopting the Aiken Area Transportation Study concept, designating federal aid highways in the urban area, and pursuing Community Development Program and Title X and Title VI funding through EDA. Requests seek free use of the city auditorium for a bazaar on Nov 15 and for play rehearsals by longstanding local groups. A petition seeks to place Aiken Lane and the Greenville Pendleton Street cut through on the 1975 paving program. Reports from the Recreation, Fire, Police, Utilities, and General Fund departments will be given.
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Aiken
Election Commission
Aiken Area
Aiken Bicentennial Committee
Aiken Lane
Greenville
Pendleton Street
Recreation Department
Fire and Police Departments
Ford Tax Cut Plan Faces Hill Hurdles in Congress
Ford seeks extension of last year’s 22.9 billion tax cut and new reductions that would save a family of four earning 15000 dollars about 287 dollars in 1975. Democrats push to bar permanent extension and oppose tying cuts to spending. Proxmire Mahon and Ullman call for alternative tax credits and resist the plan ahead of the 1976 election.
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Ford
Congress
Proxmire
D-Wis
Mahon
D-Texas
ABC
al Ullman
D-Ore
House
Ways and Means Committee
Capitol Hill
Grand Jury Notes Highlight School Funding and County Reforms
The grand jury advises the Aiken County School Board to study discipline and report to citizens. It backs cross training of clerical staff, limits county vehicle use to official business, and urges stopping road work without deeds. It calls county inmates to perform sanctioned services and improves radio links with the Highway Patrol. Appreciation is given to Circuit Judge Rodney A Peeples for courtesy.
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Aiken County
S.C Highway
Rodney A Peeples
D C Skinner Wins Aiken Standard Football Contest
D C Skinner, 301 Gregg Ave, won last week's Aiken Standard contest by missing only two games in the tie breaker. Larry D Kelly of Warrenville placed second, missing three games. Skinner will receive 50 bucks redeemable at sponsoring businesses. A new contest begins tomorrow.
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D. C
Larry D. Kelly
Warrenville
Skinner
Langley Water Contamination Triggers Public Advisory
A foul odor and contaminated water prompt Langley residents to avoid tap water as DHEC tests begin. Langley Water and Sewer District serves about 1,300 people with sanitary use only, while Langley Fire Department coordinates a drinking and washing water supply. This is the district's second contamination incident this year following a brief May shutdown for a non harmful bacteria test. Community reaction remains calm as residents line up at water stations for treated water.
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Langley Fire Department
Civil Defense
L.C. Greene
Langley Water and Sewer District
Langley
DHEC
Mother and son found in different fates after assault trial
A Gloverville grandmother Nora O’Briant was found not guilty while her son Joe O’Briant was convicted of aggravated assault and battery against South Carolina Highway Patrolman M. H. Wright. Joe received a six year sentence after a half day trial in General Sessions Court.
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Gloverville
Wright
Lathan O'Briant
Joe O'Briant
O'Briant
Aiken County
Sun Stays Around For Fall Weather Pattern
The forecast calls for another high around 85 degrees with near zero chance of rain. Mary Kowinski shielded herself from the sun at yesterday's Catholic Mass in Silver Bluff by using a Knights of Columbus bulletin for shade as temperatures ease to about 55 degrees tonight.
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George Lewis Smith
Silver Bluff
Beech Island
DeSoto
Msgr. Smith
Savannah
Murry Sill
Weather Bureau
Mary Kowinski
Knights of Columbus
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AKATS
Senate Banking Committee
House Appropriations Committee
James Towler
Towler
D.C. Skinner Pigskin
Trolman
W. O. Bradley
Joe O’briant
O’briant
Bradley
Robert Ernest
Tom Johnson
Robert Warren
Benjamin T Crider
North Augusta
C. LaVaun Fox
S. C
Crider
Warren
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