29 Apr 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1974
Page
1
Rebel leaders in Portugal's African territories reject the junta's pledge of limited self government and vow continued fighting for independence. Frelimo states Mozambique must gain independence led by the guerrilla movement, and that war persists if the colonial system endures.
The Chilean military government weighs appeals to commute the death sentences of five leftists who could be executed by firing squad within 48 hours. Bishop of Rancagua province appeals to Gen Augusto Pinochet while Joseph P. Murray of Corvallis Oregon petitions for clemency to the junta. Murray delivered the petition in San Fernando where the men were tried, and Col Jose Castro is to decide in a few days.
A growing lake formed by avalanche debris threatens six downstream villages in central Peru as engineers and a 100 man team work through rain and mud. Authorities report 200 missing, 43 dead, and 50 injured after a tremor sent three peaks into the Mantaro river valley high above sea level.
Police broke up a 189 million dollar annual gambling ring with 31 arrests in coordinated wire room raids across New York City. The operation took bets on horse races and other sports, grossing over 518000 daily, about one fifth of the Offtrack Betting Corp’s daily handle.
AP reports from Princeton New Jersey that a Gallup Poll taken April 12 to 15 shows more respondents approve of Congress than Nixon. Thirty percent approve of Congress while 25 percent approve of Nixon. disapproval stands at 47 percent for Congress and 62 percent for Nixon with 23 and 13 percent undecided or no opinion.
In a US News & World Report interview, Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi said foreign oil prices will go up despite the end of the Middle East embargo. He noted Europe buys oil while Iran buys other goods, and he urged the U.S. to seek alternative energy sources.
A court halted the weekend Cherry Blossom Music Festival after a clash between fans and police led to about 100 arrests and heavy property damage. Richmond Circuit Court and Virginia Supreme Court upheld the injunction as city officials and the promoter blame each other for the disturbance.
The Augusta Rose Show featured top prizes for participants from Aiken and North Augusta including Mr. and Mrs. Joe L. Partain, C. H. Twelkemeir, Mrs. George Labouseur, Mrs. Ann Maher, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blankenship, E. C. Aldridge Jr., and Mrs A W Niemer. Aiken Closed Tennis Association pairing drawings proceed tonight at 7 in Mini Park with Roland Windham officiating. rain backup in Municipal Auditorium. Retired Officers Association invites officers to join Ai ken Chapter. Col. Gibson available 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at 648-6851. Thought for the Day: Most progress begins by looking clearly at the difficulties.
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners met in a public session at the courthouse and decided to advertise for a new administrator. Former administrator Ronald A. LaCouture was fired, while former county engineer Arthur A. Courtney may stay on as a consultant at $100 daily. The board will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at USC Aiken to discuss allocations totaling over $36,000 and other agenda items.
The Atomic City Festival drew 1500 spectators at New Ellenton Junior High School for a Friday talent show and Miss Beautiful Legs Contest. Mike Boykin of North Augusta crowned the winner, with Paul Stallings and Jimmy Brinkley as runners up in a lively pageant scene.
President Nixon plans a prime time national address likely at 9 p m EDT to discuss the House Judiciary Committee subpoena for 42 presidential conversations and a possible edited transcript release. White House officials avoid specifics on transcripts or verification.
North Augusta man Jobe Lester Tyler was shot dead at his home on Beverly Drive at 6 05 pm Saturday after an argument with Fred Leon Wilson 670 Hutchinson Dr North Augusta Wilson has been charged with murder by investigators Jim Whitehurst Ralph Gunnells Bennett Smith and Henry Kirkland The weapon reported was a 32 caliber pistol.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny and hot conditions with highs in the lower 90s. Lows tonight around 60 degrees. With little to no rain expected, watering the lawn will be necessary today and tomorrow.
The Aiken County Chapter American Red Cross will hold its 57th annual meeting on Thursday May 9 at 730 p.m. in the Gregg Park Civic Center Graniteville. The event is open to the public with a Dutch treat picnic planned at $2 per person. Rev W James Rivers chairs the arrangements.
State Rep. C. Marshall Cain grins on stage at the Green Garter Revue on Saturday evening. He is dressed in a baby cap and bib in a lighthearted moment captured for the weekend photo review on Page 8.
Aiken ministerial association and Aiken Jaycees sponsor a National Day of Humiliation Fasting and Prayer service at Mini Park in Aiken tomorrow at 12 30 p.m. The program features musical solos readings choruses and a sermonette by local clergy with student performers and a benediction.
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