25 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1976
Page
1
A partial OCR line from Aiken County references a numeric code 6419275 and a location in southwest Aiken with unclear terms such as Nemscary and Gu200. No clear event or person details are readable.
Ai ken City Council tentatively approves a 3,481,350 budget for 1976 77 with a millage increase from 112 to 135 mills to offset revenue losses from new assessment ratios. City manager Windham says no tax hike. homeowners may see net tax decreases under the new ratios.
Castro writes Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme that Cuba will pull 200 troops per week from Angola. Kissinger says he will verify the report and notes it could be a positive development if true. Castro also says no moves to send troops elsewhere in Africa or Latin America, with half the force withdrawn by year end.
FBI agents question potential witnesses as the Justice Department probes Rep. Wayne Hays regarding Elizabeth Rays claim she was paid for sexual relations. Hays denies the charges, labels the Post report malicious, and contemplates legal action.
The Supreme Court decision allows pharmacists to advertise prescription drug prices, a move consumer group says could lower costs. Alan B. Morrison, representing the Virginia Citizens Council, predicts pharmacy chains will advertise and prices may drop. The seven member majority ruled consumers have a constitutional right to price information, rejecting Virginia’s ban aimed at avoiding potential service deterioration.
The United Nations Association of the United States released a survey showing three Democratic hopefuls Carter Udall and Church favor increased foreign aid. Ford argues domestic opinion blocks it while Reagan backs private investment. Brown has not taken a stand.
Cherie Darvell, 23, of Redding, reappears near Bluff Creek Resort saying she was abducted in the mountains by a hairy ape-like creature. Humboldt County Sheriff Gene Cox labeled the incident likely a hoax while noting minor scratches and a hurt arm. She was taken to Humboldt Medical Center for examination after being found late Monday night.
A verified report notes Carolina Cannonball, a local CB radio user, was stopped for exceeding the speed limit. He reportedly boasted to Smokie he cannot be stopped since he has a CB in his car. A separate item mentions a motorist fatally struck a red fox on the bypass in front of the Aiken Standard yesterday.
Polls opened at 8 am and close at 7 pm as voters decide a 1.7 million bond for Aiken Technical Education Center and choose three of six North Augusta city council seats. Managers report very light turnout in several precincts with weather and slow ballots noted.
Claude Langston of Charleston pleaded guilty in Columbia federal court to improperly receiving commissions for federally subsidized homes. He faces up to two years in prison or a $2000 fine and remains suspended as assistant county supervisor in Charleston County. US Attorney Buyck said one charge stands after others are dismissed.
The Associated Press reports President Ford gains momentum as 119 New York delegates switch from uncommitted to supporting him. Carter aims for 100 or more of 191 Democratic delegates in primaries across Arkansas Idaho Kentucky Nevada Oregon and Tennessee to move toward the 1 505 needed for nomination.
The forecast calls for tonight and tomorrow to bring showers and thundershowers. Highs reach the upper 70s with a 30 percent rain chance. Thursday looks drier then a chance of showers returns Friday and Saturday with warming into the 80s by weekend.
The Aiken County Commission moves to trim the 1976 77 budget toward revenues with a target of five percent under last year’s total of 4 965 560. Departments including auditor clerk of court registrar of mesne conveyances and family court are asked to cut to realistic figures as Williams notes uncertainty over mill value amid new SC assessment ratios.
National data show juveniles under 18 commit 33 percent of crimes though they are 16 percent of the population. In Aiken County 358 of 5,300 offenders were jailed last year. Investigator Kathy Grenninger notes many cases are noncriminal status offenses like running away and truancy.
Ford holds 701 delegates to Reagan’s 540 as the Oregon primary looms with 176 delegates at stake. Carter leads with 292.5, while Udall trails. Oregon’s result could shape the national race as both parties view it as a bellwether and Carter faces Church and Brown in nearby states.
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