Deaths Thompson Rites To Be Announced
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Paterson Thompson of Beech Island who died Sunday will be announced by Elliott Sons Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband Paul Thompson Beech Island a son William E Thompson North Augusta two daughters Mrs Steve Markette North Augusta Mrs Wesley Carroll Slidell Ga four brothers W O Patterson Ralph Patterson R H Patterson Frank Patterson and two sisters Mrs Wallace Banks and Mrs Mazie Patterson.
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Beech Island
Mary Patterson Thompson
Elliott Sons Funeral Home
Paul Thompson
William E. Thompson
North Augusta
Steve Markette
Wesley Carroll
Slidell
W.O. Patterson
Ralph Patterson
Atlanta
R.H. Patterson
Covington
Frank Patterson
Dalton
Lucy Mae Dickey 60 Dies in Allendale
Mrs Lucy Mae Dickey of Allendale aged 60 died Sunday in a Charleston hospital Funeral services were at Mt Arnon Baptist Church with Rev W T Reid officiating She was a Burke County Georgia native and Mt Arnon member Survived by daughter Mrs J R Sinclair of Allendale sisters Mrs James Wilson of Allendale Mrs Henry W Josey of Quincy Florida brothers Frank E Ponds of Allendale and John H Ponds of Augusta
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Allendale
Lucy Mae Dickey
Charleston
Mt. Arnon Baptist Church
W.T. Reid
Burke County
Dickey
J.R. Sinclair
James Wilson
Henry W. Josey
Quincy, Fla
Frank E. Ponds
John H. Ponds
Augusta
Arabs threaten TWA Swissair planes over hostage release
A guerrilla front demanded the release within 72 hours of a woman hostage and three Palestinian commandos held in West German jails. Swiss authorities held an emergency cabinet meeting amid talks to exchange the prisoners for safe return of the planes and passengers. One passenger sustained a broken thumb in Jordan and was hospitalized in Amman.
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Trans World Airlines
Damascus
TWA
Red Cross
Swissair
Zerga
Jordan
Amman
Brown City Manager Removal Ruling Cites No Political Religious Bias
Public hearing debate on a petition for a writ of mandamus questions whether the city council must conduct a hearing for Brown. Judge Ness rules removal power rests with the city manager and denies a police chief hearing, with Brown's team planning an appeal.
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Council
Brown
Ness
Salt used on U S roads for snow removal cheaper and faster
Highway engineers say about 7.5 million tons of rock salt were spread on streets and roads nationwide last year to remove snow, noting salt is cheaper and faster than alternative chemical treatments.
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United States
Aiken County Council Bill Shaped by Bi partisan Panel
Bi partisan Aiken County committee drafted a council government bill after three sub committees studied existing systems and county offices. The draft was refined with input from the delegation and lawmakers. the referendum bill passed the Senate April 14 and was signed April 15 1970 by Governor McNair.
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Aiken County
John T. Bodenheimer
Aiken
Harold Martin
North Augusta
Edward J. Hennelly
George McElmurray
Beech Island
Troy Nobles
Graniteville
Fred Pitts
Langley
Ronald Royal
Roland Windham
Ben C. Rusche
C.H. Shaw
New Ellenton
John C.H. Steele
Robert Worrill
Wagener
Robert H. Stoudemire
University of South Carolina
Bureau of Govermental Research
South Carolina
Charleston
Aiken County Election Commission
S. C. Senate
Robert E. McNair
Panthers Wind Up Workshop at Revolutionary Convention
In Philadelphia the Black Panther party wrapped up its Revolutionary People's Constitutional Convention with calls for an oppression-free socialist society. About 6,000 attendees, mostly young, urged direct people’s control over bodies education police courts and military while demanding rights to integrate or segregate, free housing health care education day care and government funding, along with a people’s militia and free abortion and contraception.
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Philadelphia
Black Panther Party
U.S
Temple University
Quiet Weekend Report From Aiken County Agencies
Aiken County sheriff and Aiken Police Department reported a quiet weekend with no serious incidents. Roster complaints included prowlers and doors left open, but no major events or threats were documented.
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Aiken County
Sheriff's Department
Aiken
Aiken Chamber Erects Signs Promoting South Carolina Spending
The Aiken Chamber of Commerce places three signs along the Aiken Augusta corridor urging residents to spend in South Carolina. The campaign argues that SC dollars boost teacher salaries and school quality, road projects, shopping facilities, and local services, strengthening community loyalty and self reliance.
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Aiken Chamber of Commerce
Aiken
Augusta
Kosinski
Aiken track gains stable space for Schultz operations
Fred Bradberry oversees training until Leroy Copeland arrives as Abraham Schultz buys Wilrose Farm in Aiken. Larlee aims to house James Darren and LeRoy II for winter training, with Schultz track renovation boosting local activity and the area’s racing prospects. Visitors welcome, as profits and interest grow.
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Fred Bradberry
Leroy Copeland
Larlee
Wilrose Farm
Aiken
Abraham Schultz
James Darren
LeRoy II
New York
Atlantic City
N. J
Copeland
Schultz
Discovery Ahead For Jerry Van Dyke
Jerry Van Dyke, Dick Van Dyke’s younger brother, seeks renewed fame after a long career near the edge of stardom. He previously starred as Dick’s brother on The Dick Van Dyke Show and had a short run on Picture This and The Judy Garland Show, which flopped after a tense on set episode.
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Jerry van Dyke
Hollywood
Jerry
Dick van Dyke
CBS
van Dyke
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