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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1973
Page
1
A Columbia event honors Councilman Lloyd Olsen by the S C Young Americans for Freedom while he explains missing a local animal control ordinance hearing. He quips about attending in Columbia as “the avenue of leash resistance.”
The Commerce Department reported the gross national product rose to a seasonally adjusted level in the first quarter, with inflation at 6 percent and a rapid 14.3 percent annual rate previously recorded. The nation’s output reached $1.235 trillion, up $40.6 billion from January through March.
Washington AP reports Congress approved an emergency bill directing President Nixon to sustain existing federal student aid programs. The measure allocates 872 million dollars for student aid, 122 million for a new basic grant program, and settles the Senate House differences by favoring the House version.
The Associated Press reports Florida and Ohio rejected the Equal Rights Amendment this week. Ohio Senate committee vote 6-3 followed a 56-40 House approval. Florida House defeated ERA 64-54. Potential reconsideration in Ohio unlikely.
Attorney General Richard J. Kleindienst withdrew from the Watergate investigation citing conflicts of interest with individuals he has personal and professional ties to. The Washington Post said Jeb Magruder told prosecutors that John Mitchell and John Dean III approved the wiretapping and paid defendants to remain silent.
George Meany moves to recall Robert M. McGlatten from Peter Brennan's staff. McGlatten is expected to resign as special assistant and return to his $22,000 annual post as assistant director of the AFL-CIO civil rights department. Brennan aides deny knowledge of any resignation.
The U S Navy paused minesweeping in North Vietnamese waters to pressure Hanoi over Cambodia’s conflict and Viet Cong supply lines. Hanoi claimed the move violates the Vietnam cease-fire. Pentagon spokesman Friedheim cited the other side’s failure to honor Paris agreements and Cambodia’s cease-fire.
County Commissioner Jo Ann Price, in Washington for the National Association of Counties conference, studied federal Hill Burton funds stating they may aid Aiken County Hospital if extended. A Senate vote 92 1 supports a one year extension. House action pending.
The forecast continues the mild pattern with partly cloudy skies today and tomorrow. Highsnear the 70s and lows in the 50s, a 20 percent rain chance through Friday, southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Weekend outlook similar, good for Easter visits and hunts.
Dr Henry Langston of Timmonsville unveils an electrically operated butter bean shelter to shell beans quickly. Located by the farmers market, the device costs 1.50 per bushel and will be operated by Langston’s 15 year old son, aiming to start in June.
President Nixon proposes a $2.3 billion program of shared revenues to help cities urban counties and states finance community aid programs. If approved by Congress it would abolish the current grant system and provide funds directly to local governments to pursue local development priorities without Washington approval.
Peach producers statewide vote on establishing a self funded South Carolina Peach Board to fund research and promotion. If approved a two cent per three quarter bushel levy would finance a Peach Council and Promotion Board led by local growers. Voting ends April 28.
Dr. G T Myers superintendent of Aiken County schools announced that a 609000 shortfall in this year's budget is now two thirds funded by over 413914 in federal Impact Funds. He noted these funds can be used at the district's discretion and that 200000 slated from Impact Funds will be replaced by 270000 surplus from last year.
At the Ai ken Downtown Merchants Association meeting this morning 48 members were reported as having paid dues with 10 associate signups. The group planned a May 4 and 5 promotion and decided to hold monthly meetings on the last Tuesday of each month.
Aiken public safety leaders highlight school tours by police and firemen as a way to educate children. Public Safety Director J C Bushee says early contact builds faith and trust, with Officer Mike Coleman playing a key role in outreach and classroom visits.
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