03 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
1
In Washington the fight over opening the draft extension bill to the House Senate compromise stalled. Antiwar senators threaten filibuster as Congress adjourns for vacation and won't return until September. The bill was set for House calendar consideration before the break.
The U S Postal Service, only a month old in its new form, faces about 430 million dollars in 1972 costs exceeding funds. A 1 billion plus two year contract with postal unions and a smaller than expected congressional appropriation widen the red ink. Officials say no major reforms remain and the solution is to raise money, from mailers, taxpayers, or both.
U S officials press for substantial pullback from Suez area as Secretary of State Sisco seeks agreement with Israel. Egyptian troops reportedly withdraw tens of kilometers from the canal’s east bank as talks continue with the United States envoy.
Pittsburgh AP reports more steelmakers likely to raise prices by about 8 percent following U S Steel. Hikes cover nearly all raw steel products and may trigger broader price jumps in items from keys to cars, though effects may take months. White House questioned long term industry interest and did not order a rollback.
Wyoming pilot James C. Vogan testified before a Senate subcommittee that ranchers hired aerial gunmen to kill hundreds of eagles to protect newborn lambs. He flew a helicopter last winter and witnessed over 560 eagles shot. Federal officials pursued prosecutions.
A Lebanese airliner carrying 105 aboard was forced to land in Damascus by Syrian air controllers today. An airport source said 95 passengers were not detained. The plane continued to Amman before returning to Beirut.
The Nixon administration backs a 10 cent limit per eligible voter for federal campaigns while backing suspension of the broadcast industry equal time rule. This clears a path for a potential first presidential debate since 1960 between Nixon and Kennedy.
A Senate committee staff report says extensive U S aid to Laos including over 100 million dollars spent by the CIA failed to strengthen the Lao government. Despite 350 million in aid, observers say the situation worsens and the initiative rests with the enemy.
Aiken County Grand Jury foreman Earl Marion Menger said the stockade investigation will proceed with another meeting planned soon. He noted no county funds were spent and no subpoenas were issued, despite confusion over a supposed audit firm involvement.
Industry celebrates end of a 17 day strike as Southern Railway and Norfolk & Western confirm service should return to normal by Wednesday. N W movement of coal and poultry feed will get priority. Drexel Enterprises and Cannon Mills react to the resolution with relief.
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden slept six hours past 5 16 a m after a night of stowing moon rocks and a scare from a suspected pressure leak delaying the lunar module jettison They face a cramped deck and pose for orbital science work aboard Endeavour and Falcon in Houston Space Center coverage.
Aiken County and city officials met with three Army Corps of Engineers representatives to discuss flood problems in the Aiken area. The session outlined a six to twelve month study phase and possible small project funding up to one million dollars.
South Vietnamese fighter-bombers and U S helicopters pounded two enemy held villages in eastern Cambodia during a day of fighting. Rangers advancing on the villages endured intense rocket and machine gun fire, suffering two killed and eight wounded before air and helicopter gunships were deployed.
Aiken Standard staffer Charles Henshaw accompanied the Aiken Dixie Senior baseball team to the Dixie World Series in Selma Alabama this week. His daily first hand stories on the team's condition and progress throughout the series appear in the sports section. Aiken's first game is scheduled for Wednesday night against the Tri Counties 31 North winner tomorrow afternoon.
Dennis G. Davis 23 of West Carrollton Ohio was the sixth man charged in the Belvedere motorcycle clubhouse killings on June 18. He arrived from Brenham Texas after a joint sheriff and SLED effort. Davis faces two counts murder two counts assault and battery with intent to kill plus armed robbery and grand larceny.
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