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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1974
Page
3
President Ford announced the Vladivostok accord allows both nations to keep expanding long range missiles and MIRVs through 1985 up to set quotas. Sen. Henry M. Jackson challenged the ceilings while Ford defended inflation controls and warned of higher future military costs.
Democratic caucus votes to expand Ways and Means to 37 and strip party assignment power from the committee, tilting influence toward the liberal wing led by Phillip Burton. Mills faces loss of control as Burton wins chairmanship, signaling a volatile new era as organizing sessions begin under new rules.
The Chicago Tribune analyzes a three no trump hand where South, vulnerable, opens 2NT while North invites game. A misplay on hearts and precise defense by West and East lead to a two trick loss, with the declarer ending with ten tricks after a later club finesse, an illustration of timing and suit management in bridge.
Pioneer 11 survived a hazardous Jupiter flyby and officially renamed Pioneer Saturn en route to Saturn. The 570 pound unmanned craft dipped within 26 600 miles of Jupiter, reached 107 000 mph, and signaled success an hour after contact was lost while behind the planet. NASA officials praised the resilient probe and celebrated the mission's milestone toward 1979 Saturn exploration.
Secretary of State Kissinger faces Senate questions on how far the Soviet Union will ease emigration to win US trade concessions. He testifies before the Finance Committee as Congress seeks a major trade bill. The plan aims to broaden emigration for Jews and others during an 18 month concession period.
The National Center for Health Statistics projects the murder rate will not decline until the 1980s as postwar baby cohorts reach peak ages. It cites trends since the 19th century and notes people aged 15 to 29 are most at risk. An estimated 20,518 murders occurred last year, about 9.8 per 100 000. The prior record was 9.7 in 1933.
President Ford indicated the United States could pursue missiles with greater throw weight to counter Soviet MIRV developments. He said the current arms accord caps delivery systems but not missile size or warhead count, suggesting a possible new system to replace the Minuteman if military advisors urge.
Local radio station in Store-on-Trent plans monthly Sunday broadcasts of a religious service titled That's the Spirit devised by area schoolchildren. The program stems from student creativity and aims to present faith content to listeners.
Two Baptist ministers in New Milford Connecticut warned they may sue school officials over required sixth grade home economics classes they claim push boys toward homosexuality. School officials defend the program as a year long general education effort with 45 minute weekly sessions.
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