20 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1974
Page
1
Warrants were issued in Nicosia today for the arrest of three persons in connection with the slaying of U.S. Ambassador Rodger P. Davies during an anti American riot at the Cypriot embassy. Greek Turkish and Cypriot leaders reacted with shock and abhorrence.
The Aluminum Co of America will stop producing the Shiny wrap by December 31, ending decades of foil manufacturing. Other major foil makers will stay in operation, and industry spokesmen cite rising aluminum costs as a key factor rather than price changes from Alcoa's shutdown.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department reports recent rains have not significantly improved the sun parched corn crop. Officials say more rain is needed in drought struck states to replenish soil moisture and lift production from the 4.97 billion bushel 1974 forecast, down 12 percent from 1973.
Police and firemen debunk the alphabet bomber claim after a Saturday night blast at a warehouse injuring five and causing about 5 million dollars in damage. Authorities say the explosion was an accident from unstable chemicals in a truck. The self-styled Isaac Rasim claims to be a military spokesman for Aliens of America, which he says fights for better treatment of aliens.
President Ford and family settled into the White House and hosted a cocktail reception for 60 Secret Service agents and spouses. The event marked a farewell to guards from the Alexandria, Virginia home as a new Secret Service detail took over Monday.
State Rep Irene Rudnick warned that the Aiken County Board of Education and Commissioners are illegally constituted citing a Justice Department ruling on Lancaster Board of Education. She urged a public meeting to address the issue before the U.S. Attorney General action, highlighting the potential for minority influence dilution.
Aiken 16 year old Jim McNair shot 74 in the opening round at Cranston R I while paired with pro Paul Harney who fired 66 and will team with Lou Graham today.
Three South Carolina legislators voiced mixed reactions to President Ford’s selection of Nelson Rockefeller as vice president. Senator Strom Thurmond and Rep. Edward R. Young signaled cautious support, while Rep. Floyd Spence and others pledged to await confirmation hearings and ever-present facts before fully backing Rockefeller.
President Ford announces Nelson Rockefeller as his vice presidential pick in a TV Oval Office ceremony. Rockefeller says he plans to serve and declines to discuss 1976 plans while Ford expects congressional approval by majorities.
The Aiken County Public Service Authority confirms its $22 million wastewater treatment plant project remains the EPA's number one priority for the Aiken County area. Engineers from Davis and Floyd report progress on surveying, line work from North Augusta to Aiken, and pilot testing of waste matter to be treated.
The article notes President Ford choosing Nelson Rockefeller as a top vice presidential prospect after Nixon's resignation. Rockefeller signals full cooperation with congressional inquiries and discloses nothing about net worth. Bush hails Rockefeller as an outstanding choice with high stature and administrative ability.
A public exploration of welfare definitions and meanings for a mother with three children. The piece weighs benefits and hazards of state and federal aid, asking how policy shapes daily life for families and communities.
A town council election in Salley produced a tie between P. G. Sharpe and Carl E. Salley with 64 votes each. Mayor Jack Able announced a runoff for September 10 due to Labor Day delaying the usual two week runoff. Incumbent Sharpe gained one extra vote over Salley in the recount.
John C. Munn, chosen by the Aiken County Board of Commissioners for the county administrator post,turned down the offer due to loss of North Carolina retirement benefits estimated at about 5000 dollars. Vice Chairman Wade M. Brodie and Commissioner Ralph F. Cullinan discussed potential alternatives and the difficulty of reaching a consensus before the November election.
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