Hearing set on Berkowitz competence to stand trial
New York AP reports another court date next month to decide if David Berkowitz known as Son of Sam is mentally competent for trial. Queens DA John Santucci cites a Brooklyn report saying Berkowitz is emotionally dead yet understands charges and possesses the capacity to learn about legal steps. A prior report suggested possible psychosis preventing defense aid, though later notes indicate possible future ability to assist.
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New York
David Berkowitz
Sam
Queens Dist. Atty
John Santucci
Brooklyn
Berkowitz
Santucci
Humphrey To Be Discharged From Hospital Today
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, 66, was to be discharged from University of Minnesota Hospitals two weeks after cancer surgery. Doctors found an inoperable pelvic tumor and performed a colostomy to relieve a bowel obstruction. Chemotherapy would be used to curb cancer spread, and he planned to recuperate at his Waverly home before returning to Washington.
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Minneapolis
Hubert H. Humphrey
University of Minnesota
Waverly
Washington
U S Reverses Somalia Arms Policy
The United States will not ship arms to Somalia, reversing prior policy and saying such shipments would add fuel to the fighting with Ethiopia. State Department spokesman Hodding Carter said the aim is to reduce conflict, not inflame it, after the Carter administration shifted allegiance last spring from Ethiopia to Somalia.
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Washington
United States
Somalia
Ethiopia
State Department
U.S
Carter
Spring
Hodding Carter
Beeks Files For City Council Seat
Democrat Frank R. Beeks of 139 Laurens Street files for a city council seat. Beeks has eight years in Aiken and works for Daniels Construction Co. The filing deadline for major parties is September 13 for the November 8 general election. The primary is September 27 with a potential runoff October 4.
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Frank R. Beeks
Laurens Street
Beeks
Aiken
Daniels Construction Co
Cratic
Weather Outlook With Hot Dry Weekend Forecast
Forecast calls for hot dry conditions with near zero chance of showers tonight and about ten percent tomorrow. Temperatures stay warm with highs in the 90s through Saturday and Sunday and nightly lows in the upper 60s.
Aiken County Site Compared to Houston Astrodome
Skeptics urged to verify claims of a ground hole at the Savannah River Plant that could hold an Astrodome size tank complex. Luther J. Carter of Science magazine visits to study waste management. local council member faces questions over planned county office moves.
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Aiken County
David Peek
Savannah River
Peek
Public Affars
the Energy Research and Development
ERDA
Houston
Carter
Aiken
Carters
Plains
Luther J. Carter
Science Magazine
Allied General Nuclear Services
Inside Today Gospel Singer Dies At 80
Renowned gospel singer and actress dies at 80, with tributes flowing from music and film colleagues. The obituary notes her long career, community work, and lasting influence on the gospel and entertainment scenes.
Bill Glass Crusade Opens In Aiken With Glass Speaking
The Bill Glass Greater Aiken Crusade for Christ begins Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Aiken High School stadium with Glass, a Baylor All-American and former Browns defensive end, as speaker. The eight day event includes a 600 slide multimedia presentation and a 350 member Crusade Choir.
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Bill Glass
Cleveland Browns
Bill Carlson
Carlson
Aiken High Stadium
Crusade
Ron Patty
Carolyn
Bill Anderson
Anderson
Missouri
Everette S
Bunny
Martin
Austin
Tex
Teen Crusade, Inc
Georgetown
Bobby Richardson
New York Yankee
University of South Carolina
Sumter
Richardson
USC
Unemployment Rate Up Hits Blacks Hard
A report notes rising unemployment with Black workers bearing the heaviest impact while detailing a regional wastewater project. The $37 million Horse Creek facility near Aiken will process up to 20 million gallons daily, serving Aiken, North Augusta, Graniteville, and United Merchants and Manufacturers.
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Horse Creek
Aiken
North Augusta
Graniteville Co
United Merchants and Manufacturers, Inc
Davis and Floyd Engineers, Inc
Greenwood
Bay-Con General, Inc
Longwood, Fla
Aiken County Bus Drivers Trained. Patrol Enforces Rules
First Sgt. Harvey reports most county bus drivers are well trained and no major traffic problems early in the school year. Violations like passing a stopped bus carry a $100 fine and six points, with buses required to stop at crossings and not turn right on red.
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Aiken County
W. H. Harvey
S.C. Highway Patrol
Harvey
Highway Patrol
State Department of Education Transportation Office
Transportation Office
R. J. Worley
State Department of Education
Plans Near Finalization for Aiken Hospital Renovation
County Administrator L C Greene said architectural plans for converting the old Aiken County Hospital into a county office complex are nearly complete. A $200000 EDA grant will fund Phase II, moving health, treasurer, tax offices and others from the courthouse. Clemson Extension and forestry may join the new building while Clerk of Court probate family court and probation stay in the courthouse.
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Aiken County Hospital
Economic Development Administration
L. C. Greene
Health Department
Register of Mesne Conveyance
Aiken
County Planning Commission
Greene
Clemson Extension
Forestry
Board of Registration
Jobless Rate Rises Amid Black Unemployment Gap
Washington reports August unemployment rose to 7.1 percent with black joblessness jumping from 13.2 to 14.5 percent, matching postwar highs. White unemployment held at 6.1 percent as overall joblessness hovered near 7 percent. The black to white rate climbed to 24 to 1. Growth slowed, moderation in new jobs noted, critics say Carter programs falter. AFL-CIO President George Meany remarks noted.
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Washington
Labor Department
Afl-Cio
George
SLED Continues Probe Into Aiken County Hospital
The Aiken County Grand Jury ordered a SLED investigation into possible discrepancies at the former hospital. SLED officials say the probe is active and moving steadily, with updates to the Grand Jury and regular briefings to Chief J.P. Strom.
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Aiken County Hospital
Aiken County
Grand Jury
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
SLED
Hugh Maas
Mann
Munn
J.P. Strom
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