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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1972
Page
1
In Saigon, AP reports North Vietnam broadening attacks on three fronts. In the north they threaten Quang Tri and push toward Saigon 60 to 75 miles away with tank led infantry assaults. Tanks drive near Hue defenses as central highlands front closes on the old imperial capital.
Sir Rudolph Bing, 70, will leave at season end after 22 years leading the Metropolitan Opera. He cites mounting costs and economic pressures as the greatest challenge facing the company amid rising expenses and payroll demands.
General Motors recalls about 130,000 1972 Chevrolet Vegas over a carburetor defect that could cause fires. The issue affects cars with the optional 90 horsepower engine and required parts will reach dealers late this month. Ralph Nader cites numerous reports of fires in Vegas.
New York AP reports the stock market opened higher after Tuesday's decline. The Dow Jones average rose fractionally while NYSE gains outpaced declines on the Big Board with notable movers including Alaska Interstate, Curtiss-Wright, Benguet, and Becton Dickinson. The session closed Tuesday with a solid late rally and a respectable gain.
In San Jose California AP: Angela Davis trial resumes with testimony from a man paralyzed in a Marin County Civic Center shootout. Prosecutors plan witnesses Inspector Kenneth Irving and Asst Dist Atty Gary W Thomas. one of five hostages. A judge, two convicts and the accomplice died in the incident.
Silent film star Charlie Chaplin received a standing ovation at a special tribute in Manhattan Lincolns Center. He pantomimed his tramp character while bowing with a bowler hat, delighting a packed audience at the event.
Congressional critics say Nixon wage price controls are mishandled and plan public hearings. The House Banking Committee would begin in Washington then tour cities nationwide. Chairman Wright Patman asked the president for changes and hinted at reopening hearings and possible amendments to the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970.
Sen George McGovern captured seven of Wisconsin's nine congressional districts and 30 percent of the vote to surge toward the Democratic nomination. Wallace placed second with 22 percent, Humphrey third, while Muskie slipped to fourth. Nixon won all GOP delegates.
The Aiken County Ambulance Commission advances toward professional service by July 1 after contract review with Para Med. Final steps include funeral director plans in Ridge Spring, county attorney sign off, delegation approval, and county board consent.
North Augusta City Council voted to raise rates for outside residents for fire protection from 1 to 1.50, garbage service by 1 per month, and water charged on a graduated scale at 75 percent of inside rates. The mayor said outside users should help fund city projects. The council also approved a 47000 grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for a planned 94000 recreation site to be developed as a park.
A five year old Orangeburg girl, Kimberly Hall, was killed when the car she rode in overturned two miles north of Wagener on S C 39 at 9 45 a m. Grandmother Lilly Hall drove the car. Lilly Hall and Ann Hall were taken to University Hospital in Columbia with injuries. Anther child was uninjured. Public Safety Director J C Busbee also reported an attempted house break in at 340 Newberry at 12 25 p m at Mabel Reed’s home.
The Aiken Council of Social Agencies and Community Service Leaders highlighted transport issues in Aiken County and formed a committee at the Lower Savannah Regional Planning and Development Commission to study ideas. James Hammond outlined the LSRPDC role, with George Anderson Shirley Rich Roland Windham Robert Tate and others contributing.
County supervisors and the health department resolved a dispute over dog pound operation after a closed meeting with Dr. J T Hair. The county will fund a part time attendant from University Hospital Augusta for dogs delivered for medical experiments. Dr Hair would not comment further on management of the pound.
The full text of the Aiken County Home Rule Act is printed in the Aiken Standard on page 9A. Gov. John C. West signed the measure into law on March 24, and residents will have a chance to read the document today.
The Weather Bureau forecasts sun through tomorrow with highs in the 60s today, 70s tomorrow, and 40s at night. Rain chances are near zero today and tonight, with easterly winds around 10 mph, then lighter and variable tonight and tomorrow. The long-range outlook shows a chance of showers Friday through Sunday.
Local butchers doubt prices will fall much despite a forecast of a national drop within 140 days. Chain store heads anticipate market action reducing beef costs while several supermarkets report current sirloin prices around 1.19 to 1.54 per pound with occasional specials noted by store managers.
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