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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
1
Smokey the pony, once involved in a local horses controversy, delivered a grey foal with a white face named Misty Morn born on a morning Kay Rollins called beautiful. Mother and foal are doing fine in an open field over a mile from the Rollins home.
A nationwide meat boycott left prices steady at retail, while over the counter business fell by 30 to 70 percent. Hinds Meats in Los Angeles reported sharp declines as butchers across the trade kept company amid the stalemate.
The government seeks a settlement of the Wounded Knee armed confrontation. Assistant Attorney General Kent Frizzell said an accord was expected today with leaders of the American Indian Movement, who seized the hamlet on February 27.
The House Banking Committee recommends restoring prices rents and interest to Jan 10 before Phase 2 ended. The plan faces a floor fight likely around April 17 with Nixon seeking only a extension of discretionary powers. Democrats condemn Phase 3 and push mandatory controls while the president would get limited exceptions to avoid gross inequities.
FDA concludes Star Kist tuna was rotten at canning time. Investigation pinpoints two lots at the American Samoa plant. Cesar Roy notes decomposition would be detectable by a trained inspector. Star Kist says quality controls exist. Heinz subsidiary declined further comment.
Saigon reports the heaviest ground action since the January cease fire with over 200 casualties. Communists probed for a major offensive, attacking four positions west of Hue, in the central highlands, near the Cambodian border, and in the Mekong Delta.
Police report 200 to 250 people evacuated in Lumberton North Carolina due to flooding from the Lumber River. Red Cross shelters host many while others stay with friends or relatives as the river nears crest between 14.5 and 15 feet.
U.S. Representative William Jennings Bryan Dorn of the Third District expresses strong interest in seeking the Democratic nomination for South Carolina governor. Dorn, 57 and a Greenwood native, notes his service on highways and veterans affairs and says he would consider a statewide return if duties permit. Lt. Gov. Earle Morris Jr. is the only announced candidate, with former Gov. McNair undecided.
The South Carolina Highway Department plans to install four railroad crossing warning devices by year end in Aiken County including Rutland Drive near Aiken High School. Each unit costs 22000 dollars and the department has sent Rep. Zack Fulmer a confirming letter.
Aiken police report theft from a car belonging to George Hair of Magnolia Drive. In the 100 block of Park Ave in front of the A&P Store, 24 pork chops 12 pounds boneless ham five pounds sausage and ham burger meat were stolen. Value over $50 amid meat boycott tensions.
Wholesale prices climbed 2.2 percent in March marking the sharpest gain in 22 years. Farm products and processed foods led with a 4.6 percent rise and industrial commodities rose 1.2 percent. Finished goods increased 2.1 percent as the Labor Department warned inflation pressures may stay.
Frost warnings issued for tonight aim at avoiding damage to South Carolina peach orchards, with best risks in low, poorly ventilated areas though forecaster John Purvis says overall impact will be marginal. The forecast calls for clear skies and temps in the 30s as frost lingers for about two weeks.
Three children aged 6 7 and 8 were kept in a bathroom nailed shut for four days and half starved before escaping to the Aiken County Sheriff's Department. They were placed in the county jail until a suitable home can be found. A luncheon gathered officials and volunteers to discuss placement needs as Family Court acts.
AHS horticulture class under Corbett Gibson offers plants for sale from the school greenhouse behind the gym. About 40 000 to 50 000 plants support a community outreach effort with tomatoes geraniums petunias and peppers priced at 25 cents for three tomato varieties jumbo pink and german. The sale funds the greenhouse and expands the program next year as Mother’s Day nears.
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