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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1969

Page

2

Nixon Fills Draft Appeal Board Spots

Nixon fills two vacancies on the National Selective Service Appeal Board in California and Florida. Levi Jackson 41 of Detroit and Elmer Banks Jr. of Winter Park Fla join as Civilian members named by the President to decide claims or questions from registrants.

San Clemente Calif Nixon National Selecton Service Appeal Board Yale Foot Levi Jackson Etroit Elmer Banks Jr Wine Park Fla Jackson Ford Motor Co Dearborn Mich Banks Commercial Bank of Winter Park South Seminole Bank Fern Park Combanks Cort Henry Hwiazda Kenneth Cement Appeal Board

Violence Grips Parkesburg After Shooting Incident

Police reported a sniper shot a Negro woman in a crowd as white officers arrested Black men for drag racing. Norman J. Pine ordered an investigation into the Parkesburg shootout that left Harry Dickinson dead and sparked looting in Parkesburg and nearby Coatesville as state police moved in.

Sunda Negroce Norman J. Pine Parkesburg Harry Dickinson Dickinson Laymen’s Action Council Parkesburg Arms Hotel Coatesville Philadelphia

Youth Movement Plans Dances for Aiken Youths

Aiken organizers push a youth movement to attract young residents by hosting a Saturday dance in the St Angela Academy gym. The plan aims to unite youths through events connected to a cleanup campaign and improve the city’s appeal.

Aiken St. Angela Academy Gymnasium

Aiken Standard notice on publication details and policies

The Aiken Standard daily in 1867 publishes weekdays with AP and UP dispatches. It outlines postage, address, copyright, and correction policy, noting no responsibility for ad errors but free correction in the next issue.

Aiken Standard Richland Avenue Aiken S. C S.C Associated Press United Press International Camvier

Tricentennial license tags mark South Carolina year

South Carolina renewals began Tuesday as 1970 license plates carry a Tricentennial tribute reading 1670 300 years 1970. An official said the slogan exception reflects the state celebration. Initial Aiken County tag DZ 1001 issued to John Walker. county offices on U.S. Highway 1 open 8:30 to 5 weekdays.

John Walker Aiken County South Carolina Highway Department S. C Hampton Avenue Walker South Carolina Highway Department U.S. Highway 1 Aiken

668000 Pupils Start New School Year Across South Carolina

The Associated Press reports that about 668000 students began the new academic year in South Carolina with many districts adopting portable classrooms and staggered schedules. Negro enrollment in formerly all white schools is expected to rise from 15 percent to as high as 25 percent. Kindergarten pilots run in 52 districts across 36 of 46 counties. State teacher pay aid increased by about 800 dollars per teacher, with local taxes providing supplemental funds.

Columbia Galvez Irwin Avenue Charlotte N.C Cumberland County Alabama Choctaw County Supt W. S. Napper

Mass Supreme Court postpones Kopechne inquest in Kennedy case

Massachusetts Supreme Court Associate Justice Paul Reardon postponed the inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne's death, citing grave constitutional questions raised by Kennedy's lawyers. The full court will review the matter, with Judge Boyle to forward reports and a list of attending newsmen. Kennedy's camp warns against further pretrial publicity while Kennedy plans to testify if needed.

Boston Massachusetts Supreme Court Mary Jo Kopechne Paul C. Reardon Edward M. Kennedy Miss Kopechne Kennedy Edward B. Hanity Reardon Hanify Edgartown District Court James A. Boyle Edmund Dinis Atty Gen. Quinn Supreme Court Hanity Chappaquiddick Island Martha's Vineyard Edgartown Dist Boyle Haniy Squaw Island Hyannis Port Cape Cod

Mixing of School Integration Roils the South

The largest dose of school integration in the South triggered boycotts picketing and even padlocks on schools across several states on opening day. White pupils in Alabama Florida Louisiana and North Carolina led or joined protests while federal actions moved against Georgia districts and Louisiana cases. In Atlanta area College Park and nearby communities pupils faced disruption as families protested desegregation plans and court orders. Local clashes included fired bombs in North Carolina and widespread closures and limited operations in several districts.

Atlanta South Florida Colorado Associated Press Alabama Louisiana North Carolina George C. Wallace Montgomery Wallace Nixon Department of Justice Georgia Robert H. Finch Denver U.S. Supreme Court Emanuel County Walter C. McMillan Jr College Park Jefferson County School Board Birming

Two-Vehicle Collision Hurts Four In Aiken

Four people from Route 6, Aiken were injured in a two vehicle crash at Marlboro Street and Barnwell Avenue in Aiken. John B. Walker 16 and passengers Michael Walker 13 Jimmy Walker 15 and Katharine Walker 19 were hospitalized after the car overturned. Rudell Hickson 28 of Route 4 Aiken faced charges for failing to yield right of way.

Aiken Marlboro Street Barnwell Avenue John B. Walker Rudell Hickson John Walker Michael Walker Jimmy Walker Katherine Walker Aiken County Hospital Hickson

One Death on Highway 19 in Aiken County

Aiken County reports one highway fatality during the holiday weekend. George Washington Gramblin, 37, of Easley died after a two car crash at the intersection of Highways 19 and 191 north of Aiken. His wife and 7-year-old son were injured. Walter L. Jeter of Warrenville led the other car. The incident occurred around noon Monday and is under investigation.

Aiken County George Washington Gramblin Easley Augusta Aiken Gramblin H. T. Mole University Hospital, Augusta Walter L. Jeter Warrenville

Labor Day Holiday Toll on Nation's Roads

609 persons were killed on roads and highways during the Labor Day weekend, lower than the National Safety Council estimate of 625 to 725. The AP survey covered 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday, with 435 deaths for the nonholiday period. The count marks the third holiday of 1969 with decreased fatalities from 1968’s 688.

National Safety Council Associated Press Secoure Em Memorial

Young GOP Group To Meet Tonight

A group of young Republicans is set to hold a meeting at 8 p.m. at Angela Academy in Aiken. Members plan to discuss party activities and upcoming events.

Young Gop Unty Young Republicans Angela Academy Organo Aiken

Buck Owens Plans Saturday Hee Haw Show in Columbia

Buck Owens and The Buckaroos bring the Hee Haw style to Columbia Coliseum Saturday at 8 p m. with Susan Raye and The Hagers. Owens has been named America's top male artist for five years and headlines a star lineup of country entertainers. Tickets available from the Coliseum in Columbia South Carolina.

Columbia Buck Owens Owens Buckaroos Susan Raye The Hagers America John Jim Coliseum 8. C

Camera Club Meets Tonight At SCN Bank in Aiken

The Aiken Camera Club holds a 7 30 p m meeting in the Civic Room of South Carolina National Bank. Jack and Irene Gregory present an in depth travel series on their Ireland trip. Gregory spoke in Dublin at the Photographic Society of Ireland to show autumn color in the Western Carolinas. Public invited to attend.

Aiken Camera Club South Carolina National Bank Jack Irene Gregory Ireland Whle Dublin Gregory The Photographic Society of Ireland Carolinas

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