29 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1974
Page
1
The Greek Cypriot government asks the United Nations Security Council to require Turkey to allow displaced Cypriots to return and live under UN protection. The appeal cites about 200 000 refugees from roughly 40 percent of the island occupied by Turkish forces.
Secretary Kissinger will visit the Middle East in October to prepare for further Israel Arab peace negotiations. This trip is separate from a planned visit to the Soviet Union to pursue progress on nuclear arms limitations.
Washington AP reports 63 raw materials in shortage with more price hikes warned unless supplies rise. Senate investigations subcommittee finds 258 industries affected. shortages span lime gold paper and petrochemicals, impacting products from records to clothing amid energy and regulatory pressures.
Los Angeles friends and former aides say Richard Nixon is managing legal troubles while maintaining physical and mental steadiness in virtual seclusion at San Clemente. Sources note he faces decisions on real estate and other personal matters as he reassesses his situation.
MOSCOW AP reports that cosmonauts Gennady Sarafanov and Lev Demin are said to be feeling well after their Soyuz 15 mission was cut short and the first night landing in Soviet space history occurred. Officials gave few details while noting the flight lasted 48 hours compared with 16 days for Soyuz 14.
At the World Population Conference in Bucharest the FAO deputy director Roy Jackson warned that global food production lags behind population growth even with modern technology. He cited that about 40 percent of developing countries fail to keep up with population expansion and nearly two thirds of the Third World cannot meet rising domestic demand.
An eight man military jury weighs the sentence for 20 year old Army private Robert K. Preston after his Feb 17 helicopter escape to the White House lawn. He pleaded guilty to related charges and faces up to 25 years hard labor and a dishonorable discharge. The decision was expected today.
Two joggers avoided a storm impact with umbrellas as a resident noted Be Kind To Animals week. A puppy enjoyed gentle comfort from a driver, while Lions Club members prepare a candy sale led by Dan Temples to support sight conservation.
Jackson Town Council, with Mayor Jarrell M. Brown and four members present, laid out a Goals and Objectives plan developed with planning consultant Ronald A. Lacouture. Four areas include governance communication, recreation and welfare, area rehabilitation and sanitation, and crime and safety. Citizens would form task forces to propose five year concrete plans, with hearings in September to gather input.
President Ford urged belt tightening to curb double digit inflation across the economy. He said defense spending cuts would not be resisted as part of a broader effort to prune government waste. He rejected wage and price controls and faced questions about Nixon and Watergate during a nationwide news conference.
The Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees reviewed the July financial report showing a balance of 88 361 15, up 20 479 25 from last month. It cited delays in submitting a payment list due to indigent care program discrepancies and social services processing failures. Admission summary lists 24 charity patients and 89 Meds.
Late yesterday afternoon a barrage of lightning sent Aiken fire crews on nine calls, all minor except for an air conditioner struck at a home. Captain J L New said calls ran from 6 30 p m to about 9 p m with most incidents from electrical line strikes. Forecasts predict more thunderstorms with highs near 60 and rain chances of 60 percent today and tomorrow, 40 percent tonight.
Friends of the Hospital in Aiken County plan a meeting within a week to discuss alternate financing methods and examine the Hospital Corporation of America proposal. The 25 member group opposes a privately owned hospital, citing lack of outpatient clinic space and urging the County Commission to study the HCA plan in depth. The public and County Board of Commissioners are invited, but no date is set.
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners named Williams acting county administrator at the meeting, keeping the status quo while a search for a permanent appointee continues. They reinstated the administrator salary at 25000 and discussed capital projects for a new library and parking lot upgrades at the University of South Carolina Aiken campus. The board also approved an ARTS study agreement, and planned EMS and health care improvements tied to a new regional hospital.
Ford said the general American view favors no further action against Nixon but left open a possible presidential pardon if indicted. He outlined a $5.5 billion year-end budget cut to calm money markets and said no department is sacred, including defense, while planning for an economic summit on September 27 and 28. congress reaction was mixed.
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