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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1973
Page
1
Students touring Farmers and Merchants Bank learned officials rejected Burroughs B300 as a name for the computer. Hazel Pardue of the Kalmia Branch won $15 in a naming contest with Felix Marvel Buzz chosen for the machine. A local flyer noted rising costs affecting Easter Egg Hunts as well.
The Associated Press reports mixed meat-counter results after a week long boycott. Fed Mart Stores in San Diego says sales are still down about 20 percent while Acme Food Market Chain with 529 stores notes sharply higher sales. Grand Union reports a strong Monday in the Washington area with brisk demand.
Israeli commandos attacked central Beirut early today killing three Palestinian leaders in their apartments and hitting refugee camps. Al Fatah confirmed its No 2 man Abu Yussef Mohammed Yussef Najjar was among the dead. Lebanese sources cited pre raid advance party signs as well as two Israeli losses.
Bitter cold spread across the midcontinent following a record April snowstorm that crippled Iowa and Wisconsin with interstate closures. Overnight lows neared zero in western Nebraska while readings stayed below freezing into Texas. The prior storm dumped heavy snow across Missouri Iowa Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin with up to 18 inches in Dubuque and 6 to 15 inches in others.
Atty. Gen. Richard G. Kleindienst said executive privilege is a constitutionally founded principle. He noted that determining alleged criminal violations by Congress is a judiciary function. He spoke as Senate subcommittee hearings opened on presidential privilege to deny witnesses and documents.
The market opened higher continuing the rally from Monday as advancing issues on the NYSE led 256 to 79. DuPont drew praise for strong first quarter results with the Dow up 16.48 to 947.55 and the Amex index rising 0.05 to 24.11 while activity remained subdued.
President Nixon asked Congress for sweeping authority to raise reduce or remove tariff barriers and to retaliate against unfair practices. He proposed extending most favored nation status to the Soviet Union and urged rapid action to shift from confrontation to negotiation in world trade.
City Council began work on an animal control ordinance requiring all dogs over five months to be licensed and kept in enclosures or on a leash. Fees would be five dollars for an unspayed female and two dollars for other dogs. Violations carry fines up to one hundred dollars. A public hearing is set for April 23.
The School Board anticipates fireworks at tonight's 7:30 p.m. meeting as T B Willis is expected to be approved as Ai ken County Superintendent of Schools. A minority report questions the selection process after executive session votes split 4 to 3 in Willis's favor.
County Board to receive a detailed report from the County Administrator on improving meeting procedures and public access. La Couture proposes a citizen input process by noon Thursday for Tuesday sessions, with scheduling for personal appearances if time is short. Public hearings to be separated from voting, and meetings may be held in affected county areas.
Therm-O-Disc Inc. plans a 150 worker light assembly plant on a 70 acre site north of Aiken along U.S. 1. Most employees will be women. production will focus on temperature controls for electrical motors. Temporary training site already leased, permanent plant due to be completed by December. Governor West praises the investment as compatible with the local labor market. A sewer line project costing about 25,000 is expected to be funded by the county.
South Carolina Chief Highway Commissioner discussed past and future highway development in Aiken County including the ARTS study. Judy Rich reports for the staff.
Frost and freeze warnings remain in effect tonight with temperatures falling into the low 30s and scattered frost. Wednesday will be fair and cool with highs in the upper 50s and minimal chances of rain. The extended outlook shows partly cloudy skies and warmer days Thursday through Saturday with a chance of showers and highs near 60 to the low 70s.
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