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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
1
Iraq declares it has severed relations with Britain and Iran over Iran’s occupation of Abu Musa and two nearby islets in the Persian Gulf. Baghdad accuses Iran, aided by Britain, of aggression. Syria also demands Iran withdraw and accuses Britain of collusion.
The Henderson defense rested its case after calling witnesses and stating the jury should hear at least three more witnesses. Col Oran K Henderson faces trial over My Lai coverup allegations with 62 prosecution witnesses and 18 officer affidavits supporting his record.
Katharine Hepburn exited General Hospital in Boston where she had been admitted last Friday for a series of tests. A hospital spokesman said no undisclosed surgery was performed and gave no further details.
The commission approved a boost in employee health care benefits and also granted requests by Robertshaw Controls Co for a 3 percent price hike and by John Morrell Co for a separate increase.
Princess Anne 21 faced a royal row over a reported romance with Olympic horseman Richard Meade 32. A palace spokesman called the romance gossip while columnist Earl Wilson claimed the queen barred meetings. Anne had known Meade for years and was linked to Olympic showjumping goals.
Mrs. Robert Byrne of Greensboro argues Duke Power misleads customers into thinking prompt payment grants a discount while a 5 percent penalty applies for late payment. The North Carolina Utilities Commission will hear the dispute on January 18. Duke Power executive D W Booth defends the charge as offsetting latebilling costs and maintaining fair rates.
The Salvation Army announces its 1971 Share With Others appeal in Aiken starting Friday. Kettles will be at busy street corners as Salvationists and volunteers collect donations and provide holiday cheer with seasonal music. The fund aims to help about 300 families with groceries and ham and two toys for up to 1,000 children, with a Christmas Fund goal of 6500 dollars.
In Pasadena AP reports Moscow announced Mars 2 released a capsule to the Martian surface showing a pennant but giving no data on instruments or landing status. Scientists remain hopeful the mission carries an instrument package and data, signaling a historic planetary exploration step.
Nancy Moore Thurmond infant daughter of Len and Mrs Strom Thurmond received the rites of baptism in the Presbyterian Church by Rev James L Goodwin pastor of The Aiken First Presbyterian Church assisted by H Earle Holley elder of the church
Aiken businessman Verenes says he still opposes placing the $2.5 million county court house on the east side of town. He calls the dispute a political football and cites drainage and planning concerns while noting the December 18 hearing in Bam berg on the bond issue remains scheduled.
Langley 27 year old David Manuel charged with assault and battery with intent to kill after a shotgun blast at Wayside Inn injured J D Jennings who was listed in critical condition at Augusta University Hospital. Separate incident sees tools valued at 200 300 stolen from Freedman School shop in Graniteville with glass door entry.
The Aiken Triple Crown committee led by Robert Perry met at the Aiken Chamber of Commerce to outline plans for a three weekend horse racing and charity series. Scheduled events include the Aiken Harness Races on March 4 at Jefferson-Aiken Mile Track, the Aiken Trials on March 11 likely featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales, and the Aiken Hunt Meet on March 18 with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Cambodian authorities plea for intensified air power from the United States and South Vietnam to save about 20,000 troops isolated along a 30 mile stretch on Highway 6. Baray and Kompong Thmar remain under Cambodian control as fighting worsens with heavy NVA reinforcements and daily mortar and rocket attacks.
Ai ken County senator Gilbert McMillan joined U S District Court suits challenging the 1971 SC reapportionment act Plan A and Plan B, alleging discriminatory residency clauses and unequal district populations The suit seeks a sweeping ruling declaring the act unconstitutional and a fair apportionment while requesting a preliminary injunction delaying state senate elections until the issue is resolved The attorney general also questions Plan A and contends the plan violates the 14th Amendment by denying equal rights to citizens Continued on Page 104
John Hall Cannon 18 of Conway faced three murder warrants in the Thanksgiving Eve shooting deaths of his mother Emmaline Wyman 37 his stepfather Edward H Wyman II 33 and half-brother Edward III 4 in Columbia. A revolver was recovered in Horry County and Cannon will undergo a 30 day sanity evaluation. The victims were staff at Midlands Technical Education Center and were found by a neighbor Friday.
C Hugh Hemphill, long time magistrate in the North Augusta area, is named chief deputy sheriff of Aiken County by Sheriff Paul D. Grant. Hemphill replaces Asbill M Hutto who resigned November 20 after six years in the post.
A fund exceeding 15 000 dollars was raised by Winthrop College faculty and staff to push coeducation on the state supported campus. Dean Ruth Hovermale chaired the campaign with 90 percent faculty contribution noted as freshmen enrollments fall while the college can host 6 000 students but currently serves about 4 000.
Aiken United Fund leaders reported a projected total of 278 152 with 3 900 needed to meet the year’s target. Campaign chairman Bert Freeman urged volunteers to follow up, stressing the community benefits of achieving the goal and optimistic that county residents and business leaders will back the drive.
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