13 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1976
Page
1
Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Smithsaid Geneva talks on a transition to black rule are farther from the objective than at the start. He noted some hope if work continues but reported no real way back after rejecting new British proposals for a peaceful transfer of power to the black majority.
In Beirut a gun battle and grenade assault left at least three dead and five wounded, with spokesmen for the National Liberal party of former President Camille Chamoun and the Phalangist party noting the casualties.
Treasury secretary choice is W Michael Blumenthal a veteran of Johnson and Kennedy administrations Carter plans a news conference at 2 30 p m Tuesday to announce cabinet posts Defense post touted Harold Brown a Pentagon official in Johnson era is top contender Cahill Pfeiffer Jane a former IBM vice president is also likely to be named cabinet member during the Georgia meetings with Governor and other prospects
An ultraleftist group demands 15 political prisoners be flown to freedom in Algeria in exchange for the release of a kidnapped adviser to King Juan Carlos. Four young men armed with submachine guns abducted the conservative industrialist from his downtown office Saturday.
Portugal's ruling Socialist party led in early returns from nationwide local elections seen as a referendum on Premier Mario Soares four month-old government. Soares claimed victory as returns from Lisbon Oporto Coimbra and Faro were expected to bolster his party's share, though officials noted under 20 percent of votes were counted.
Conservatives gathered in Chicago for a weekend session to map the movement ahead. Despite sharp critiques of the Republican party, few leaders considered leaving to form a third party. One speaker urged uniting to make the GOP the majority party in the next four years.
The Aiken area expects sunny warm weather after a clear spell. There is a 20 percent rain chance tomorrow and temperatures in the mid fifties. Tonight's low should dip into the lower thirties with remaining nights in the forties.
LIN SMITHWICK reports on a Dew who after eighth grade and a hostile start in Aiken found a second chance with the Salvation Army. Hired at 16 to run a transient lodge, he turned his life around, earned honors in law school, and became a partner at Turnipseed and Dew in West Columbia.
The twin Christmas funds gather 6712.97. Salvation Army totals 5805.67 for family aid and Aiken Jaycees raise 807.30 for underprivileged children shopping tour. December income loss hurts a local mother on welfare as families face scarce resources and damaged housing. Donations may be sent to Salvation Army Citadel and Aiken Jaycees Shopping Tour.
Mrs. Bill Burgess former Aiken County finance coordinator was found guilty of criminal contempt in general sessions court Judge Henry Agnew delayed sentencing to hear other cases The case arose from jurors being contacted before Cleo Scott’s June embezzling trial Mrs Scott was found innocent Donnie Bowers a relative of Scott faced contempt charges later today
The Aiken County Board of Education will discuss a land option west of U S Highway 1 and 78 near Langley for the new Valley High School at its 7 30 p m meeting In addition the board will consider selling timber on land at L B C High School and review a personal leave policy Status reports personnel changes and plans for the North Augusta football stadium are on the agenda.
The Supreme Court refused to review James Earl Ray's attempts to withdraw his guilty plea in the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Ray argued he was framed and coerced by his lawyers and authorities, but the court declined to hear the case. He remains imprisoned in Tennessee on a life sentence.
Clara H. Cook testified that Mrs. Burgess contacted her about the Scott case to question opinions on Mrs. Scott and to discuss a downtown order. Burgess admitted talking about a county employee blacklist but denied pressuring the juror. Judge Agnew delayed sentencing. Mrs. Scott was declared innocent in June.
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