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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
1
The Senate approved an 88 to 2 vote on a treaty limiting antiballistic missiles to 200 for each side and two sites, one at the capital and one inland, paving the way for a larger five year SALT pact. Signed by Nixon and Brezhnev in Moscow on May 25, the accord covers defensive missiles.
Washington senators Humphrey Ribicoff and Kennedy all refused a second spot on the Democratic ticket. McGovern said he is still seeking a running mate and has not hit trouble filling the VP role.
South Vietnamese infantrymen drove the North Vietnamese from two major strongpoints along Highway 13 north of Saigon. They said the road to An Loc, closed 119 days, would soon be open. In the north, marines reported 36 enemy killed and 20 weapons captured in Quang Tri City.
United Steelworkers of America backs AFL-CIO and will abstain from the November presidential election. The move marks the third-largest U.S. union aligning with broader labor federation.
Final arguments begin today as the Arthur H. Bremer trial moves to the jury. Bremer faces 13 counts stemming from the May 15 shooting of Governor Wallace and three others in Laurel Maryland. He has pleaded innocent by reason of insanity.
The Senate passed a measure 89 to 0 boosting veterans education benefits under the GI Bill, increasing funding by 43 percent beyond the Nixon administration request and House approval.
Washington AP panel endorses a 1.71 billion plan to curb major diseases and infections facing the United States. The agreement sets funding for research prevention and public health programs across federal agencies.
Officials report a rising drug problem in Aiken County with bond totals near 200 000 for six months and 50 to 60 drug cases expected in the October General Sessions Court. Assistant Solicitor La Vaun Fox outlines the lengthy indictment process involving multiple agencies and steps before trial.
The U S Weather Bureau warns of hot weekend conditions with afternoon and evening showers. Highs in the mid 90s, lows around 70s, with probability of rain 20 percent today 10 percent tonight and 30 percent tomorrow. Winds mostly west about 10 mph, light tonight. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy skies and scattered showers Sunday and Monday.
Wholesale prices rose in July marking the sharpest increase in five months. The rise came as food costs and industrial goods advanced, with prices up eight tenths of one percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported amid Phase 2 wage price controls under President Nixon.
The Aiken County Delegation meets at 7 p.m. in the Health Department building to discuss requests for additional funds pollution in Horse Creek rural garbage collection and a COG report. A state rep may seek approval for a Horse Creek study as a non agenda item.
The United Way of Aiken County collected the year’s first pledges at a luncheon at the Commercial Hotel. Eleven agencies signed the initial pledges toward a 307410 dollar goal, as Garret Wike became the new local United Way director and President R E Thomson announced the name change from United Fund and a new slogan.
Rep. John Henry Williams of South Carolina says he is not a candidate and has not seen any petition to run as an independent. He notes supporters in Aiken County urge him to reconsider but he insists time is running out.
A 17-year-old black youth identified as Ellis Birt of 559 Laurens St., N.W., Aiken, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. and charged with burglary and assault and battery with intent to ravish. He was arraigned and placed on $1,000 bond. bond on the second charge awaits circuit judge action.
Aiken County staffer joins 15 men choosing vasectomy at the new Planned Parenthood Center of Aiken County clinic. The operation costs 35 to 40 dollars on average, with a maximum 75, and takes 15 to 30 minutes in a doctor’s office or clinic.
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