Hollings Opposes Legalized Drugs and Agnew Critique
Sen. Ern est Hollings of South Carolina voices opposition to drug legalization and to Vice President Agnew's speeches. He cites his son's marijuana fine and condemns national crime legislation while warning that harsh rhetoric harms the nation. He says the courthouse should stay out of politics and criticizes Agnew’s conduct.
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Aiken Standard publication notice and contact details
The Aiken Standard publishes daily except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 79801. It carries AP and UPI dispatches and provides class rates for mail and carrier subscriptions. The paper notes no responsibility for advertisement errors but offers corrections in the next issue.
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Nixon Dinner Seeley Boycott Sparks U N Tension
United Nations New York AP Some presidents and premiers invited to Nixon's 25th anniversary UN dinner discuss boycotting the White House event. Zambia's Kenneth Kaunda heads a mission including Algeria Cameroon Kenya and Mali foreign ministers. He says Nixon changed the Washington meeting from Oct 20 to Oct 19. Nixon then heads to a two day Republican campaign trip.
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Eisenhower backs GOP crackdown on lawbreakers in SC
David Eisenhower told South Carolina Republicans the crackdown on lawbreakers is a legitimate demand of Americans not racism. He toured Charleston and Columbia praising Albert Watson for supporting federalism and school discipline amid disputes over forced busing. At a Columbia luncheon, he received a Golden Elephant award for party contributions.
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Former Soldiers Testify in My Lai Court Martial
Two ex soldiers testified they saw S Sgt David Mitchell and 1st Lt William Calley Jr fire into a ditch crowded with civilians at My Lai in 1968 Calley faces murder charges for 102 victims while Mitchell is charged with assault with intent to commit murder Conti and Sledge gave vivid accounts of the incident and the aftermath during the Ft Hood proceedings.
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State Economy Shows New Gain Amid Mixed August Readings
South Carolina's August economy rose for the third straight month with the index at 112.4, led by manufacturing hours but offset by job losses in nonfarm and manufacturing sectors. Building permits surged, while bank debits fell and farm cash receipts dropped sharply.
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Subcommittee Kept Secrecy Blocks My Lai Testimony
Washington AP report notes Chairman F Edward Hebert will keep My Lai testimony secret, defying release even if court trials stall. Judge Robinson allowed four government witnesses to testify only if secrecy is lifted, yet the trial of S Sgt David Mitchell proceeds.
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1970 Voting Law Faces Supreme Court Challenge
States opposing the 1970 law granting 18 year olds the vote argue it is a dangerous shortcut undermining the Constitution. The hearing features Arizona and other states challenging the measure while the Nixon administration defends Congress’s power to set voting rules and suspend literacy tests.
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