East Germany Gains U S Diplomatic Recognition
The 25 year Communist effort for Western acknowledgment of East Germany reached a milestone as the United States becomes the 111th nation to recognize East Germany. East and West Germany joined the United Nations last year, while West Germany still does not grant full recognition of a separate state.
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Berlin
East Germany
United States
Western Europe
East
West Germany
United Nations
Germany
Britain
Turkish Forces Advance on Lefka in Cyprus Conflict
Turkish forces may be extending their lines along the northwest coast of Cyprus in violation of the cease fire. Greek Cypriot guards say Turkish troops at Lefka moved two miles to seize the village of Galini and attacked with mortars and machine guns. UN Danish peacekeepers heard about 300 shots and two explosions but were barred from investigating by the Turkish commander.
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Nicosia, Cyprus
Cyprus
Lefka
Galini
United Nations Peace Force
Ehrlichman Seeks White House Records in Watergate Case
John D. Ehrlichman asks for hundreds of WH files tied to the June 17 1972 burglary and all taped conversations about Watergate. The subpoena covers any records at the White House mentioning the Watergate matter from June 17 1972 to May 1 1973. Ehrlichman resigned April 30 1973.
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Washington
John D. Ehrlichman
White House
Ehrlichman
New Tropical Storm Brewing Near Barbados Waters
The National Hurricane Center watches a developing low near the Windward Islands 450 miles east-northeast of Barbados moving west-northwest at 15 mph. If winds reach 39 mph, it would become the season's fifth tropical storm, Elaine, while Dolly remains in the North Atlantic and Carmen sits stationary off eastern Mexico.
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Miami
Fla
Dolly
North Atlantic
Carmen
Mexico
Barbados
Windward Islands
National Hurricane Center
Elaine
Median US household income rises to 10 512 in 1973
Census Bureau data show the median US household income reached 10 512 in 1973, up 8.4 percent from 1972. Inflation eroded gain to a 2.1 percent rise in purchasing power, matching the 12 051 median for families and clarifying the income distribution where half earn more and half earn less.
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Washington
U.S
Census Bureau
Dian
Rockefeller Assets Confidential Heir to Senate Hearings
Vice President-designate Nelson Rockefeller has been assured by the Senate Rules Committee that his net worth statement can remain confidential if he wishes. The panel will, however, question the millionaire former New York governor about some holdings at public hearings on his nomination.
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Washington
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senate Rules Committee
Howard W. Cannon
Cannon
D-Nev
New York
O'Brien warns Kennedy not to run over safety concerns
Lawrence F. O'Brien says Senator Edward M. Kennedy has the broadest support for the Democratic presidential nomination but should not pursue the race due to possible life threats. He notes Kennedy is virtually unbeatable and heir to the Kennedy brothers' political bases.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Lawrence F. O'Brien
Democratic Party
Sachusetts
John F. Kennedy
Robert F Kennedy
Sinatra Attacks Press In Tahoe Return Performance
Frank Sinatra halted his Lake Tahoe show to mock apologize to prostitutes for prior remarks about newswomen. He told about 800 at Harrah's that the press is the only profession without a regulating body and that it continually abuses its power.
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Stateline
Nev
Frank Sinatra
Lake Tahoe
Sinatra
Harrah's
Betty Crocker coupons sought for Aiken Heart Board drive
The Aiken Women’s Heart Board asks residents to save and donate Betty Crocker coupons to fund silver items for their benefits. Contact any board member or call Mrs. Howard J Larson at 648-7609. A brief fall morning incident noted a first grader at Aiken Elementary with goose bumps as she pulled her sweater to cover her legs.
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Betty Crocker
Aiken Women’s Heart Board
Howard J Larson
Aiken Elementary
Radioactive cesium found in swamp near Savannah River Plant
AEC official says no health hazard from cesium-137 discharged to an on site stream by two SRP reactors operated by DuPont. Five square miles of swamp affected. landowners include William Morris III and Abitibi Woodlands. Officials held a briefing and notified lawmakers. public release policy stated.
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Savannah River
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co
William §. Morris III
Augusta
Abitibi Woodlands Corporation
Butler
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Mrs. Lambert Wins Sizzler Contest in Augusta
The Sizzler Contest ended after four guesses timed at 3 pm on June 22. Mrs. J C Lambert of Laurens Street won $150 for first place with $100 for correct guess plus $25 for bank account and $25 for Aiken Standard subscription. Second place went to B A Bass for $30. tied third earned $20 each for Mike Parrish and Lucille M McClain. Prizes funded by Farmers and Merchants Bank and the Aiken Standard. checks presented by James D. McNair and Robert D. Cathcart.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
U.S. Weather Service
Busch Field
Augusta
J.C
Peggy” Lambert
Lamberts’ Arts and Crafts
Laurens Street
Aiken
B. A. Bass
Magnolia
Mike Parrish
Rt. 6
Lucille M. McClain
Jackson Road
Jackson
Aiken Standard
James D. McNair
Robert D. Cathcart
Ford Urges Rapid Inflation Action Ahead of Summit
President Ford opened a public briefing urging swift inflation action and economic cooperation. He outlined ground rules for upcoming meetings, stressed no quick fixes, and called on all Americans to help reduce burdens of rising prices and high interest rates. Participants include George Shultz and J Kenneth Galbraith as diverse economic voices.
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Ford
America
Congress
Treasury
George P. Shultz
Harvard
J. Kenneth Galbraith
Aiken High Opens 1974 Football Season at Richmond Academy
Aiken area grid previews note autumn weather arriving as state high schools begin 1974 football Friday night at 8. Aiken High travels to Richmond Academy for the opener while North Augusta starts Saturday. The Aiken Standard publishes its annual football edition edited by Scott Hunter.
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Aiken
Aiken High School
Richmond Academy
North Augusta
Aiken Standard
Scott Hunter
Nixon Aide Appointments Shift Foreign Policy Posts
Ford relocates several figures linked to Nixon to diplomatic posts abroad. George Bush named head of the US mission in Peking with 21 months as GOP chair. Kenneth Bush named ambassador to France. John Sherman Cooper named ambassador to East Germany. Bush and Bush closely tied to Nixon, while Cooper has weaker Nixon ties.
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Washington
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
White House
U.S
Alexander M. Haig Jr
NATO
George Bush
Peking
France
Kenneth Bush
Nixon
State Department
Kentucky
John Sherman Cooper
East Germany
Cooper
Quarters Found For Commission On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Aiken County agency fighting alcohol and drug abuse will relocate to Lakeside Willow Springs Recreation Club, becoming headquarters and hotline counseling center. The move follows a $15,000 federal grant and state mini-bottle tax funds enabling staff expansion and building restoration. New offices will include an Education Coordinator Youth Counselor alongside existing director and counselor-secretary.
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Aiken County Commission On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Lakeside Willow Springs
Lecompte Avenue
North Augusta
Commission
Paul Hyer
Augusta
Southeast
C.0. McPherson
Sandra Rodgers
Willow Springs
Fall Weather Makes Debut In Area
The area experiences cool crisp conditions as a fall day with highs in the mid 70s and a low around 65. Rain chances run 58 percent this afternoon and rise to 80 percent tonight and tomorrow.
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Rockefeller
O’brien
Kennedy
SRP
Sizzler
Peggy Lambert
B.A. Bass
Lambert
Mrs. Lambert Sizzler
Tlevision
Gerald Ford
Bush
GOP
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