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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1972
Page
1
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson was admitted to the University of Virginia Hospital cardiac unit early today with chest pains. Dr. Richard Crampton said he is comfortable and stable, undergoing tests, but did not confirm a heart attack.
A Kansas based fighter bomber squadron heads toward Southeast Asia as U S officials weigh expanding air power. Air units in several states receive alert for possible deployment while Defense Secretary Melvin Laird holds a news conference signaling openness to discuss war course.
Britain’s Northern Ireland minister William Whitelaw freed 73 of the province’s 700 Roman Catholic internees suspected of IRA links. He also said the Maidstone would no longer be used as a floating prison in Belfast harbor. Bombs exploded in Belfast. Londonderry troops faced sniper fire injuring three.
Acting Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst faces a Senate vote on his nomination as the nation’s top law officer. The Judiciary Committee plans to expand its inquiry into Kleindienst, the Justice Department, and ITT but limit the probe to two more weeks.
Pakistan plans a favorable response to Indira Gandhi's call for unconditional talks. Foreign Secretary said Thursday night. Diplomatic sources say U.S. recognition of Bangladesh helped break the stalemate, with Washington withholding recognition until Bangladesh and India agreed to peace talks.
Secretary Robert C. Seamans Jr. stated in July 1969 he was satisfied with the C5A cargo plane. Later he told a House subcommittee that the CSA experienced equipment failures and major deficiencies.
Joey Gallo 42 a Brooklyn crime family figure died after a lone gunman fired at 5 30 am in Umberto's Clam House Little Italy Lower Manhattan He had just entered with his wife stepdaughter sister friend and bodyguard before being transported to Beekman Downtown Hospital where he was pronounced dead An ex inmate released last March after eight years for extortion
The seven member Aiken County Tax Control Board reappointed two members for three years. Joe Baker of Gloverville and E C Thomas of Graniteville were named by the County Delegation and approved by the governor on Wednesday.
A description referencing the Aiken County Public Library located at 6419.71 P. 9 box 2197 in Aiken South Carolina 29801.
South Carolina House committee moved a General Appropriations bill with a record 630 million in funding. It provides teachers with 200 to 1000 raises and state employees a 260 salary increase, plus a full-scale state-paid medical insurance plan, while avoiding tax increases.
Washington AP reports total employment rose by 620000 to 81.2 million in March, the biggest gain in nearly five years, while unemployment edged up seasonally to 5.9 percent and average hourly earnings for about 45 million workers rose two cents to 3.57 dollars. Wholesale prices increased just 0.1 percent, the smallest rise in five months, with farm products and processed foods down 0.4 percent.
Aiken's 16 goal polo tournament builds momentum with a Sunday 3 p.m. match at Whitney Field between Aiken and Wilson Ranch featuring Heath Manning Sr and Jr Northrup Knox and Pete Bostwick. Wilson Ranch brings Norman Brinker William B Wilson William Linfoot and Tom Hughes. A Sunday 1 p.m. practice at Powderhouse Field pits Beth Page against Long Island. Jane Severing, Miss Aiken, will draw pairings tomorrow at noon at the Aiken Tennis Club.
Weekend forecast in Aiken shows a mix of sun and clouds with mild temps. Today highs near 80 and lows around 60 bring a 2 percent rain chance. Tomorrow turns mostly cloudy with possible showers and highs near 70. Sunday turns cooler with 60s, then warming to 70s by Tuesday.
Less than a third of the 9 300 eligible seniors in Aiken County have applied for the Homestead Tax Exemption totaling about 29 per qualified property owner. Applications must be filed in person before May at the tax auditor’s office in the County Courthouse.
The Cabbages, a Scottish pair from St. Andrews, explore the Masters buzz in Aiken. They stay at the Commercial Hotel, view the Masters, and share golf tales from Scotland while meeting Bert McDougall of Palmetto Golf Club. Their trip stems from a friendship with Dr. Ben Jenkins of Atlanta.
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