Ticino Grants Women Political Rights in 1971 Referendum
In Ticino Switzerland the all male electorate voted 20 080 to 11 760 to allow women to be elected and vote on cantonal issues beginning January 1 1971. Voter turnout was 53.5 percent. Ticino becomes the sixth canton to grant women political rights. Federal level equality remains unresolved.
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Lugano
Switzerland
Ticino
Geneva
Vaud
Neuchatel
Basel Town
Bern
Zurich
Opera Dark As Wage Disputes Halt Major US Orchestras
The Metropolitan Opera in New York remains silent amid wage disputes. National Symphony Orchestra in Washington and Kansas City Philharmonic and Rochester orchestras have postponed seasons. Talks resumed but contracts stalled. If no agreement, substantial portions of the season may be canceled or postponed.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Washington
Kansas City
Rochester
N.Y
Aida
National Symphony Orchestra
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Albert Hervey Jr
Orchestra Association
Storm Laurie Threatens Gulf Coast With Watch
The New Orleans Weather Bureau warns tropical storm Laurie could threaten the northern Gulf Coast. A hurricane watch spans from Galveston Texas to Pensacola Florida. Interests along the coast should prepare for possible precautions if warnings are issued. Laurie sits about 470 miles south of New Orleans, near 23.3 N 90.3 W, moving northwest at 12 mph.
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New Orleans
Castro Aims for 10 Million Tons Sugar in 1970 Harvest
Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro told graduating farm technicians at Central University in Santa Clara that Cuba will hit 10 million tons of sugar in 1970 despite imperialist efforts to drain technicians. He noted refugees leaving for the United States and said new technicians were created to ensure the harvest.
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Miami
Fidel Castro
Castro
Central University
Santa Clara
United States
UN predicts another billion hungry months by 1985
FAO released a four year study forecasting world food demand will soar to 242 times 1960s levels by 1985. To cope, crop yields must rise, water use must be planned, and employment must grow. Underdeveloped countries’ population climbs from 1.5 billion in 1965 to 2.5 billion by 1985.
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Rome
United Nations
UN Food and Agriculture Organization
FAO
China
Britain seeks U S cyclamate test details
Britain requests the United States share results of cyclamate tests. Cledwyn Hughes, the agriculture minister, asks for data on the artificial sweetener now banned in the United States. A Ministry spokesman said findings will go to the Food Additives and Contaminants Committee for study and possible action.
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London
Britain
Cledwyn Hughes
United States
U. S
Ministry of Agriculture
Pro grid scores headline and results roundup
Vikings 27 Cardinals 10 Lions 13 Bears 7 Cowboys 49 Eagles 14 Falcons 24 49ers 7 Colts 30 Saints 10 Redskins 20 Giants 14 Rams 34 Packers 21.
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Vikings
Cardinals
Lions
Bears
Cowboys
Eagles
Falcons
Colts
Saints
Redskins
Giants
Rams
Packers
Football Scores Roundup Aces Chargers Patriots Broncos Bengals Chiefs Dolphins
Score summary lists NFL results: Chargers 13 Patriots 10. Broncos 30 Bengals 23. Chiefs 17 Dolphins 10. No further context provided.
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Chargers
Patriots
Broncos
Bengals
Chiefs
Dolphins
Belden Carnival Worker Held After Fairgrounds Shooting
A 20 year old carnival worker from Belden is held for investigation after a Friday shooting at the Aiken County fairgrounds south of Aiken. Wesley Williams 19 of Statesboro Ga was shot in the chest and back and hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Deputy Ben Willis said the incident followed an argument after two weeks of hostilities between the men. No charges have been filed.
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Belden
Aiken County
Willis
Williams
Aiken County Hospital
Court Continuation Keeps Aiken Case Load Rising
Aiken County General Sessions Judge Francis B Nichols adjourned the October term with over 40 cases carried to a special mid November term to ease overload. Of 156 original cases five were remanded for preliminary hearings. many assault cases paused as witnesses declined to testify. several defendants hospitalized affected juries. numerous cases set for further continuances.
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Francis B. Nicholson
Greenwood
Aiken County
Nixon weighs Vietnam cease fire in national address
President Nixon may announce a unilateral cease fire in Vietnam in his November 3 address, with advisers urging immediate action. White House sources say the move could be framed as progress or rejected, while officials debate risks to U.S. troops. Humphrey Harris and Muskie joined calls for faster, systematic withdrawal and broader mediation.
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Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
White House
Newsweek Magazine
Pentagon
U. S
White
Humphrey
Tokyo
Harris
Oklahoma
NBC
Meet the Press
All Mixed All Mixed Yes Jumble Game Feature
The description promotes a daily word game where players unscramble letters to form correct words and use a cartoon clue to reach a surprise answer. It invites readers to play by solving the puzzle with pencils, noting the game now appears daily.
Jaycees Plan Expanded Fair After Successful County Event
Jaycees plan a larger Aiken County Fair next year with almost double exhibit space and more rides, funded by this year’s profits. About 20,000 attended the week, with 12,000 paying to enter and 12,000 youths counted. cleanup begins as organizers assess profits and unpaid bills.
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Gregory
Deggeller Amusement Company
Jaycess
Amusement Company
South Carolina
Community Playhouse Awards Honor Local Performers
Leo Pearson and Mary Jo Wilson win 1969 Hammy awards for South Pacific at the new Aiken Community Playhouse. Oliver Mowry and Helen Burchalter plus Chris Georgeson receive outstanding actor and actress honors. Art Barab and Will Cole cited for production work and set design. The Odd Couple and Lion In Winter plans previewed for upcoming season.
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Leo Pearson
Mary Jo Wilson
South Pacific
New
Aiken Community Playhouse
Virginia Acres Park
Pearson
Oliver Mowry
Burchalter
Chris Georgeson
McManaway
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Charles John Stanley
David Hosang
William R. Moxley
Luther Jenkins
William Wall
Heyward
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Larry O. Moyer
Liams
Isadore Williams Jr
Bobby Williams
Elliot Hankinson
Benjamin Williams
Willie Williams
Isadore Williams Sr
Sylvester Williams
Vernon Nettles
Millie Branham
Larry Griffin
James W. Paige
Homer Sharpton
Walter Geter
Ethel Scott
Forest Breland
James Spencer
Robert Mack
Forest Ward Phillips
A. C. Green
Walter McTeer
Betty Jean Howard
Harriett Johnson Voss
Jack Marsh
William C. Cooley
Gary Allen
Harriett Johnson
Gerald D. Upchurch
Mae C. Woodward
Lillie Mae Shealey
Gary
Augusta
Beaufort
S. C
Otis Walker
Phillips
Ohio
Julia Martin
O. N. Martin
Charlie Brown
Deanwood Farm
Georgia-Carolina
Georgia
Carolinas
Busch
Rogers
Hubert H. Humphrey
Sen
Fred R. Harris
America
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
U.N
U Thant
Jaycees
Community Playhouse
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