24 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1970
Page
1
A reader reveals plans to publish the Standard Stumper puzzle in the Aiken Standard starting next week. The anonymous creator, calling himself Aiken Astonisher, says the editor backs the idea and payouts will be in cash as a challenge to readers.
Oregon Republican Sen. Robert Packwood introduces legislation to legalize abortion nationwide. He argues no state should restrict a woman's right to choose and that the decision should rest with the woman and her private conscience.
Visitors disturbing the grass at Ernie Pyle's grave in Honolulu prompted a White House inquiry. The plan, approved by the American Battle Monuments Commission, calls for marble slabs on three sides of the grave, said Martin Corley, superintendent of the National Cemetery of the Pacific.
Delayed Holiday in Portsmouth notes a Monday fast day rooted in 1681 for John Cutts chief official of New Hampshire under Charles II. Though Cutts died within weeks, the fast day persisted and was standardized by the 1949 Legislature to fall on the fourth Monday of April.
Supt Jose Cardenas says about 23000 Edgewood School District students will participate in a voter turnout program for the May 2 primary. Classes will use telephone sampling to gauge impact while the district avoids endorsing any candidate.
Bar bara Ingle waited 20 years 3 months and 21 days to return a book to the University of Southern California library. After reading that amnesty was offered she sent back Lady Windermere's Fan. At 25 cents an hour the fine would have been $44 966 but a librarian said the maximum would be $5.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the transcript of Mary Jo Kopechne’s testimony and the inquest report are public records and should be released promptly. The decision came after Senator Edward Kennedy’s counsel sought release, with the court leaving impoundment to the Superior Court and noting no private property interest in the papers.
New York markets opened with a broad decline led by fractional losses in key issues. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 12.02 points to 750.59, its steepest fall since July 10, 1969, while several names such as Burroughs and RCA fell, Boeing rose.
Final day of the 1970 South Carolina General Assembly opens with House and Senate committees debating unresolved problems. Gov. McNair to explain Beaufort BASF plant concerns as pollution control plans clash between the House and Senate over creating a statewide authority under different departments. Rep. Alex Sanders pushes for a strong antipollution bill despite division on control.
Sources say the South Vietnamese army bolsters artillery and troops along hundreds of miles of the Cambodian border in preparation for more cross border forays. Officials report 28 South Vietnamese soldiers killed and 127 wounded as operations push deeper into Cambodia amid denials of official cross border agreements.
Rep William Jennings Bryan Dorn spoke at Mims Park dedication in Johnston urging a 300 year forward plan for education and opportunity in South Carolina and peace and prosperity nationally. He cited Earth Day concerns and praised unselfish leadership while linking historic civic goals to modernization. The event kicked off Johnston centennial and Edgefield County tricentennial with a parade and historic home tour.
Israeli warplanes hit Egyptian targets across the Suez Canal and raided guerrilla bases in the central Jordan Valley, with follow up strikes across the canal. Amman reports civilian deaths and injuries as antiaircraft fire accompanies the raids. Syrian forces attack in the Golan Heights, killing a woman and a son-in-law. Al Fateh claims eight Israeli soldiers killed. Nasser rejects U S Middle East proposals as Sisco visits.
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday as clocks move ahead one hour. Sunday loses an hour of sleep and will start later for those who forget to adjust their clocks.
Edgefield prepares to welcome Vice President Spiro Agnew as the featured speaker in the Tricentennial Celebration. He will be honored at a luncheon by the Tricentennial Commission and introduced by Sen. Strom Thurmond. An Army Band from Fort Gordon and the Presbyterian College Choir perform before his Columbia dinner address.
Friends of Fred Scott honor the longtime Aiken County supervisor with a 7:30 p.m. dinner at Heart of Aiken Restaurant. The event profiles his 25 years in office, his public service record, and a November referendum threat to replace the office with a county council.
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