Carter Calls Ford to Reprimand Top General
President Ford was urged by Jimmy Carter to discipline Gen. George S. Brown after his news conference remarks about ally support. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said his comments did not reflect a policy disagreement and that aid to Israel is a burden on the United States.
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Washington
Jimmy Carter
Ford
U.S
Israel
Britain
Ivan
White House
George S. Brown
Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
Election Pace Tight As Ford Carter Clash Near Call
Ford and Carter both say the race is too close to call. Carter called the election "up for grabs" in Florida and urged voters to act while Ford in Washington labeled the contest a "dead heat" as polls show a tight margin.
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Florida
Ford
Washington
Growth Slows as Jobless Claims Rise in Third Quarter
Washington reports the economy expanded 4 percent in the third quarter, down from 4.5 percent in Q2 and 9.2 percent in the first quarter. The Commerce Department notes rising unemployment reflected in the August-September period, with GNP total output of goods and services slowing.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Uct
Adamson Wears Bullet-Proof Vest at Bolles Trial
In Phoenix John Harvey Adamson appeared at opening of his trial wearing a bulletproof vest amid security worries. Judge Heineman barred press and public from the seventh floor until 12 jurors and eight alternates are chosen and sequestered as selection continues. Bolles of the Arizona Republic was fatally injured when a car bomb exploded June 2, signaling broader crime and corruption themes in the case.
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Bolles
The
Arizona Republic
Yoshimura Goes On Trial In Oakland Weapons Case
Wendy Yoshimura faced a quiet start to her trial on weapons and explosives charges in Oakland. The 33 year old Japanese American artist arrived amid little hoopla, while her attorney pledged to defend her as she hurried into the Alameda County Superior Court.
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Oakland
Calif
Wendy Yoshimura
Patricia Hearst
James Larson
Alameda County
Referendum slides spark talk of school funding and turnout
The report notes a precinct meeting hosted by Last Peters where posters for an opposition candidate appeared. Randy Davidson of the school district shows slide decks portraying county school facilities, including an upside down building, to advocate the upcoming school referendum and funding needs.
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Peters
Randy Davidson
Davidson
Aiken County Council to consider interim administrator
Acting administrator may be hired as council plans to place a proposal on tonight s agenda. Councilman Cleve Edmunds says a county internal candidate should fill daily duties until a new administrator is hired. Roberts and Greene discussed interim options. Greene declines. Home Rule Act requires an administrator for council government.
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Aiken County
Cleve Edmunds
Edmunds
Williams
Ben A. Willis
Willis
Candidates Meet Aiken County Councilmen Seek Harmony
A Meet the Candidates event at the University of South Carolina Aiken campus drew 12 of 17 county council hopefuls and about 50 attendees. Incumbent Forest L. Kirby challenged candidates to address whether respect for the council has been lost and how to restore it.
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Aiken County
Aiken
University of South Carolina
League of Women Voters
Forest L. Kirby
Wastewater Project Delayed by EPA Clarifier Deletion
The Horse Creek Valley Sewerage Project will be delayed to the first of the year after EPA requests removing primary clarifiers from plans. PSA members say heavy waste settles in these basins at plant start. A $260,000 premium may be required to hold the line bid while bids reopen on Oct 28 and Dec 16, with the low bid announced in January.
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Langley
Horse Creek Valley
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Public Service Authority
PSA
Fall Weather Lingers in Aiken Area
Rain potential continues as fall like air remains. A low of 39 was recorded by the National Weather Service, with readings in the low 40s expected tonight. Tomorrow’s high should reach the mid 60s.
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Aiken
National Weather Service
Guy Challenges Kirby in District 8 Race
Aiken teacher Walter C. Guy Jr., 38, Republican candidate in District 8 opposes Forest L. Kirby, Democratic incumbent. Guy emphasizes council cooperation and accessibility to the public to improve the council’s image. Kirby, 55, has avoided interview requests and declined written questions for this profiles series.
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Emily Hindman
Walter C. Guy Jr
Aiken
Forest L. Kirby
Seaton County
Guy
Aiken Standard
County candidates urge unity to restore county image
In a discussion touching council discord and county administration, candidates urged unity to repair the county’s reputation. Carroll Warner stressed a needed image overhaul and a government that reflects the people, while Sandra Gray urged unity across levels of government. James Gregory called for regaining public trust, and Ralph Cullinan suggested following Aiken’s long range planning, noting turnover in administrators amid council friction.
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Kirby
Carroll Warner
Warner
Freddie
Sandra) Gray
James K. Gregory
Ralph C. Cullinan
Aiken
Cullinan
Harold V. Graydeal
Lucas Ray
Aiken Standard
Lin Smithwick
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