Klansmen Arrested in Michigan Conspiracy Case
Six men linked to the Ku Klux Klan face conspiracy charges in Pontiac Mich for attempting to thwart court ordered school integration by bombing school buses. One suspect is Robert E Miles 4 of Howell who recently resigned as Grand Dragon. Pontiac Police Chief William Hanger says the remaining five are known Klansmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
FBI
Pontiac
Mich
Robert E. Miles
Howell Mich
Michigan
William Hanger
Defense seeks acquittal for My Lai defendant Medina
Defense attorney F Lee Bailey expected to ask for a directed verdict of acquittal today after the government rested its case against Capt. Ernest L Medina. Bailey argues the government failed to prove its case and a key witness previously refused to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Mcpherson. Ga
F. Lee Bailey
My Lai
Ernest L. Medina
Stranded in Galveston as Hurricane Fern Threatens City
Little Cynthia Ruiz and her relative seek shelter on the floor of Galveston Goliad Elementary School as high tides from Hurricane Fern roll into the Galveston area. UPI Telephoto shows the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Ruiz
Galveston
Fern
Galveston Goliad Elementary School
UPI
Draft levels expected lower under new selective service act
Washington reports 20 000 to 25 000 young men likely to be drafted for the rest of 1971 once Congress approves the act. Pentagon officials say total drafted in 1971 would fall under 120 000, the smallest since 1964 when 104 500 were called to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Gon
New Mobile Force Planned
Army planners aim to create a two division mobile force able to deploy rapidly from the United States in an overseas emergency, expanding options beyond the Vietnam conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vietnam
United States
Japan and United States Seek to Heal Rift in Talks
Washington AP reports Tokyo and Washington scheduled another round of talks to mend a growing divide over monetary policy trade and China strategy between the United States and Japan two major non Communist powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Trade
China
Ambassador Geoffrey Jackson Freed in Uruguay Release
British Ambassador Geoffrey Jackson was released after eight months in captivity by guerrilla kidnappers on the steps of a church in Montevideo. He entered the church, received Communion, and offered a prayer of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
Geoffrey Jackson
Railroad Is Key To City's Drainage Problems
The rail line cut is central to Aiken drainage as storm water flows north of Laurens Street Bridge and is blocked by tracks. City officials proposed using a block-long segment for natural drainage but faced railroad resistance and a six to twelve month study on rehabilitation. Southern Railway says Ongoing talks consider resuming Aiken Warrenville service with costs estimated at 275000 and growth in regional industrial traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Hindman
Aiken
Roland Windham
Laurens Street
Southern Railway
Aiken Standard
Warrenville
Southern
William F. Geeslin
Washington, D.C
Augusta
Trenton
Geeslin
President Nixon pressed for new plans after freeze ends
Washington AP reports mounting pressure on President Nixon to outline post freeze policies. Congress questioned Shultz as Democrats urged clear plans and some sanctions behind wage and price controls. Key figures warned against rushing half baked ideas while bipartisan calls for effective planning grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
George P. Shultz
Shultz
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Mills
Henry M. Jackson
Dash
Chamber Debates Downtown Revitalization and Industrial Committee
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce board discussed downtown revitalization and forming an Industrial Development Committee. Director Bryan McDaniels urged an aggressive program funded by local business backing. Brodie warned the chamber lacks synchronization and needs clear land and office space data for prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber
Bryan McDaniels
Aiken Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Brodie
Blue Ribbon Committee
State Development Board
Aiken
Truce Emerges in Attica Prison Riot After Demands
Bloodied Attica prison sees a cautious truce as 1,280 inmates out of 2,254 holdouts press for reforms. State troopers and county deputies guard 35 hostages, while inmates seek religious and political freedom, newspaper censorship end, and higher prison shop pay. No reprisals pledge issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica. N. Y
Attica
East Aiken Debuts New IGE Education Method
Aiken Standard highlights East Aiken Elementary School showcasing the national IGE education method. The feature profiles the school's approach and its role as a local stylemaker in education in Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Aiken
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Fern And Edith Weather Beats Inland Strain
Fern and Edith weakened as they moved inland in sparsely populated areas. Fern spawned two tornadoes and caused fires in Texas while winds fell to tropical-storm strength. Edith persisted at high speeds inland near the Honduras coast, with winds reaching 175 mph before easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern
Matagorda
Texas
Galveston
Edith
Honduras
Caribbean
UPI
US Forces Provide Air and Artillery Support Below DMZ Drive
The US Command said 1500 to 2000 American troops back a South Vietnamese push west of the DMZ. About half assist with artillery and numbers steady. air support could vary by a few hundred daily. Helicopters and tactical fighters counted for air support. B 52 sorties not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
Republic of Vietnam
Gardner
Aiken County School Enrollment Reaches 24 348
Aiken County public schools end of 10th day 1971 72 year total 24 348 pupils up 298 from last year Enrollment may top 25 000 by year end Superintendent Dr T Myers cites 163 new kindergarten seats as part of the gain Net by school areas Aiken High Aiken Campus Schofield Campus Aiken Junior High Kennedy Junior High New Ellenton Junior High and Aiken Elementary with varying counts listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Dr . T. Myers
Myers
Aiken High
Aiken
Schofield
Aiken Junior High
Kennedy Junior High
New Ellenton Junior High
Aiken Elementary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shere
U.S
New York
John Hunter
New York State
Auburn
THE
Associated Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!