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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1972

Page

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Senate Overrules Nixon on Spending Power and Pollution Bill

The Senate rebuffed the president by overriding his veto of the water pollution control measure and voting to strip the debt bill of a broad spending ceiling. House leaders planned to seek a two thirds override, while Muskie defended the antipollution funding as necessary for 1973.

Washington Senate Nixon House Sen Edmund Muskie Dmaine

Charleston Blockade Try Fails by Antiwar Protesters

Charleston Harbor sees its first blockade bid since the Civil War as ten men and two women in three canoes and a kayak collide with naval ships. The kayaker was captured after a hour long skid across the pier, while the canoes were towed and the group held briefly by police. Coast Guard says a federal decision on charges was pending.

Charleston Southeast Asia Navy Coast Guard Cooper River America Charleston County Police Department Charleston Harbor

Aiken Standard history and delivery terms

The Aiken Standard, established 1867, publishes every afternoon except Saturdays and Sundays. It provides address, mailing rates, and AP dispatch rights, noting correction policies and carrier and mail rates.

Aiken Standard Rutland Drive Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press

Florida Jurors To Hear Turner's Defense Today

In Clearwater Florida defense lawyers begin presenting their case in the Glenn W Turner trial on Florida security law violations tied to his Dare To Be Great course. The state dropped 21 counts as witnesses were unavailable and illness limited testimony.

Clearwater, Fla Glenn W. Turner Florida Turner Robert L. Williams Orlando David Baumann St. Petersburg Allen Allweiss Sease

Judge Rules Toporek Name To Appear On Ballot

U S District Judge Solomon Blatt Jr ordered that Robert Toporek be listed on the general election ballot for the Charleston Georgetown State Senate seat after Charleston County election officials confirmed petitions with 1000 signatures. A federal panel earlier ruled the name could appear if signatures were filed by noon Tuesday, amid challenges to the August 29 filing deadline.

Columbia Robert Toporek Charleston State Senate Charleston-Georgetown U. S Solomon Blatt Jr Toporek Charleston County

North Carolina approves rate hike for Southern Bell

The North Carolina Utilities Commission grants Southern Bell a 5.95 million dollar annual rate increase, raising residential charges by 45 cents and business lines by 1 dollar per month. The action comes after prior approvals and amendments linked to wage, toll, and capital structure rulings.

Raleigh North Carolina Southern Bell Telephone Co The State Utilities Commission Southern Bell State Supreme Court General Telephone Co Commission

Textile Mills To Attempt Wage Hike

Major Southern textile mills Cone Mills Corp and J P Stevens Co say they have asked the Pay Board for permission to raise wages under Phase II rules. They cite a labor shortage in the textile industry and note most companies already boosted pay last December.

Associated Press Cone Mills Corp J.p.stevens & Co

Concessionaires Arrested at South Carolina State Fair

Five concessionaires were arrested Tuesday night in Columbia after deciding to open gambling booths at the state fair. Richland County Sheriff Powell said test cases will be pursued to clarify gaming law interpretations. Many operators had already packed up, with about 200 booths and 50 operators leaving the fair.

Columbia Richland County Frank Powell South Carolina Milton Kauffman Gooding Kauffman Richland John A. Mason Sid Daniels Powell

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