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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1973
Page
1
A prison visitor photo session at the Stockade yields a shy inmate’s joke about being unseen, while Rotary members Ed Braddy and Grayson Hanes gain a district top award for the Gear newsletter. The piece notes local humor, club news, and a quip about furniture reuse and an extinct fur skin.
Portions of Florida's Gold Coast suffered a power blackout for the second straight day as generators struggled under hot demand. A Florida Power and Light spokesman called it a widespread problem and said dimensions and cause were not yet known. Blackout areas extended from Boca Raton to south of Miami starting shortly after 9 a.m. EST.
In New Guinea a naked emaciated Papuan, Boni Meki about 50, emerges from the jungle after hiding for 30 years to evade Japanese forces. He explains he was forced onto a 1942 work gang and escaped a year later, living unseen on berries and snakes until found on a road 14 miles from port Moresby.
The Senate passed long mandatory prison terms for hard-drug dealers who are not addicts and for using or carrying firearms in federal crimes threatening life and property. The bill, 93 to 18 after a failed motion to delete provisions, moves to the House where action is uncertain.
The White House expects bigger economic aid to South Vietnam following Nixon Thieu talks. Press secretary Ronald L. Ziegler said aid would be probably beyond the current level, estimated at more than 500 million dollars a year.
President Nixon faces fresh spending battles as House and Senate split over billions in federal policy. The debate centers on rural electric power policy and a spending ceiling with impoundments. Nixon hailed Tuesday's Senate veto override as a victory for taxpayers.
Operation Homecoming closed at Clark Air Base Philippines after freeing 590 American prisoners of war from Vietnam. Capt. Robert T. White of Newport News Virginia led the final POW out of captivity. Crowds cheered as evacuees walked from the plane in captured blue gray uniforms.
Across the nation farmers pull cattle and hogs from markets while slaughterhouses lay off workers and retailers reduce beef orders. First two days show cattle down from 52 700 to 33 500 head. hogs fall from 40 000 to 18 000. Retail sales tumble up to 50 percent in some areas.
North Augusta may miss the April 1974 court ordered sewerage deadline as an 11,000 foot Savannah River pipeline and a chlorinator installation proceed. Councilman Mottel and Mayor Walters outlined EPA PCA funding talks and regional plant options with Augusta or Horse Creek Valley, noting possible delays and the need for federal funds.
Aiken Chamber of Commerce announces a youth prayer breakfast themed Aiken Loves Its Youth for May 12 to honor junior and senior high students in the area. Chaired by Frank Galardi, the event follows his attendance at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. Plans include a large tent at Virginia Acres Park and possible future annual status contingent on interest and speakers.
Rain and thunderstorms ease this afternoon with clearing tonight in preparation for the Masters in Augusta. Lows near 40s tonight. Thursday looks sunny and cool with highs in the mid 60s. Rain chances drop to about 10 percent tonight and near zero Thursday. Northwesterly winds 10 to 20 mph tonight.
Public Safety Director Walter Newman reported drugs with a street value of about 10 000 dollars stolen from Peoples Drug Store at 515 Georgia Ave. The 6 13 a m break-in involved a rear glass door, with 3000 dollars in drugs and 500 needles and 400 syringes missing. Names and specifics noted by North Augusta Police.
An unannounced visit to the Aiken County Stockade shows tighter security and new restrictions since the Board of Commissioners assumed control. Prisoners report gates are now locked and outside walks are curtailed, while dining hall and dormitory separation by race remains unchanged.
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