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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1972
Page
1
A South Carolina survey shows taxpayers seething over property taxes with calls for reform over assessment and millage methods. In Aiken County complaints target the system, not just rate hikes, as lawmakers weigh exemptions and reforms while county funds rely heavily on property taxes.
A violent earthquake struck southern Iran early today collapsing mud brick villages. Official reports show more than 1,000 dead with unofficial figures up to 4,000. about one fifth of homes reportedly destroyed as the 7.0 quake rocked the region near Fars Province.
In Rosario Argentina General Juan Carlos Sanchez commander of Argentina's 2nd Army was killed by machine gun fire. His chauffeur and a woman passer-by were also shot as assassins opened fire from a passing car. The attack targeted Argentina's senior military leaders.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson shows definite signs of improvement after a heart attack in Charlottesville. Dr. John Willis Hurst, flown in to treat the 63 year old, reported few danger signals and said Johnson might be able to return to his Atlanta home soon.
Apollo 16 countdown starts at 8:30 am EST in Cape Kennedy aiming for a Sunday 12:54 pm liftoff. The Saturn 5 rocket begins three stage launch preparations as the crew prepares the fifth moon mission.
President Nixon will witness the signing of a treaty banning germ warfare weapons by about 80 nations in Washington. Anatoliy Dobrynin will sign for the Soviet Union and William P. Rogers for the United States. The pact is cosponsored by the US and USSR with Britain and marks progress amid Vietnam tensions. The two powers plan a biannual renewal of their cultural exchange program to expand artist and scholar visits.
A Belvedere woman lost 309.22 to two Black women who claimed possession of found money and asked to split it after she withdrew the cash from a North Augusta bank. Police seek the suspects, described as one in a white uniform, who fled in a car with Georgia plates.
The U S Weather Bureau predicts sunny weather with no rain. Today’s highs near 70 with tonight’s around 40. Tomorrow’s high near 80 and lighter winds. Tuesday brings southwesterly winds 10 to 20 mph. Through Friday expect fair, mild conditions with highs in the 70s.
James Francis Byrnes, 92, died at his Columbia home after a lengthy career as a justice, secretary of state, and South Carolina governor. He left a scholarship legacy aiding over 300 students through the Byrnes Foundation. The former Charleston native founded the Byrnes Foundation in 1949 to fund college educations from books he authored. He studied law in Aiken and helped run the Aiken Journal and Review before entering Congress. Byrnes opposed court ordered school desegregation and supported a state tax for separate but equal schools. His body will lie in state in the South Carolina capitol rotunda, with funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbia.
U S B52 bombers returned to the air war over North Vietnam for the first time in over four years and struck targets around Vinh 145 miles northwest of the DMZ. The raid marked the deepest penetration by America's largest bombers. Meanwhile South Vietnam's northern front commander said his forces halted the Communist offensive, claiming a decisive shift in the battle.
Aiken County Senator Gilbert McMillan says a June primary postponement is likely after a federal panel rejected the Senate reapportionment plan. The three-judge panel gave 30 days for a new plan, but McMillan doubts the Senate can meet the deadline.
Republican Wade M. Brodie of Aiken filed for the Commissioner at Large seat 5 in the GOP primary. The race includes two Democrats, Lucas Ray and Larry Kelly, who seek the seat in their party primary. Brodie promises to ensure value from tax dollars and future planning.
Salvation Army Captain Thomas Cundiff announced he is leaving Aiken after five years to move to Maggie Valley North Carolina with his family. He plans a one year leave of absence, then will reassess future assignments. Cundiff says the community involvement and regional duties have worn on him but he remains committed to the Army.
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