27 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1974
Page
1
Washington AP reports U S intelligence says the Egyptian army has erected a broad line of fortifications along Sinai to shield its strip from a potential Israeli attack. Israelis have added barriers but appear less extensive. The notes come as tensions grow in the Middle East amid an Israeli mobilization drill.
Tass reports Lt. Col. Gennady Sarafanov and flight engineer Col. Lev Demin were launched in Soyuz 15 to orbit Earth as preparations continue to link with the Salyut 3 space lab. The mission proceeds as planned with no linkup date announced.
UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim said after talks in Ankara that Turkish authorities did not demand withdrawal of UN peacekeeping forces from Turkish held areas in Cyprus. He noted discussions with the Turkish government regarding the ongoing Cyprus issue.
General Motors announces fall price hikes of 14.5 percent for new cars, including a 10.3 percent rise for the Chevrolet Impala, the national best selling car. A 1975 base price list shows GM’s three new sporty subcompacts around 4000 dollars, with only two models under 3000 dollars. Vegas is the only sub 3000 among them.
New York brokers report a fractional Dow Jones advance in early trading as gains edge ahead of declines on the New York Stock Exchange. Traders remain hopeful for buying despite last session closing mixed and a prolonged market decline.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission invited public and industry input on a new federal match safety standard. It cited 8 800 hospital ER visits for burns and eye injuries from matches and cited a 1971 fire toll of 46 840 home fires causing 462 deaths and 61.2 million dollars in damage as context for stricter controls.
Voters in Oklahoma and Alaska head to the polls today for two primaries. Oklahoma officials forecast up to 500000 Democratic and 150000 Republican ballots as they decide on parimutuel betting and choose governors, a U S Senate seat, six House members, and other offices. Alaska considers moving its capital from Juneau in addition to election choices.
Kuwait plans to invest 1.8 billion dollars in British government bonds to stabilize the pound, with Abu Dhabi also considering a sizable but undisclosed investment. Arab oil money aims to offset Europe US money flows, after reports of about 115 million dollars already channeled into British investments and a Bank of England guideline request.
Ricardo Boya labor relations manager for IKA Renault at Cordoba plants was shot to death by unknown gunmen who intercepted his car on the outskirts of the industrial center about 450 miles north of Buenos Aires. The attackers used several cars and fired at his vehicle early today.
Drs Lipe and Pennington questioned HCA shelf plans for no organized outpatient clinic citing a March letter. They noted limited outpatient spaces and warned against alcohol and communicable disease care gaps while adding four locals to Friends of the Hospital. They planned to attend the county commissioners meeting to press buy-back options and wording on the November referendum.
North Augusta police investigate after nearly $1,000 in cash in two bank bags was taken from an employee’s car in front of Colonial Thrift Store at 1841 Georgia Avenue between 7:40 and 8 p.m. Saturday. About $500 belonged to the company and the rest to the employee.
Stephenville Texas AP police cornered three escaped Colorado State Prison inmates after a four day spree. Richard Mangum 22 was killed. Jerry Ulmer 22 and Dalton Williams 29 were arrested. Ulmer and Williams face murder charges for fatally shooting Rotan rancher T L Baker and Mrs Ray Ott who testified against them.
Washington AP reports government specialists forecast a beef surplus for 1975 as grass fed cattle enter markets this fall while poultry and pork output fall due to higher feed costs. Cattle herd up by about 7 million this year, with chicken and porkProduction down 10 and 5 to 10 percent respectively in early 1975. Butz predicts 1975 prices will rise less than 10 percent, and disputes claims of a 27 day world food reserve, noting a larger livestock inventory in the United States.
A decision on issuing a certificate of need for HCA to build a 190 bed hospital in Aiken County is expected late this afternoon. An appeal to circuit court is anticipated if DHEC rules against the proposal, with 15 days to seek judicial review.
The county faces dry conditions with scattered rain chances. Forecasters predict near 100 degree heat in Aiken County this summer while highs run high and lows hover around 70 degrees. Rain chances are about 30 percent today and tomorrow, and 10 percent tonight.
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