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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
1
Nixon's approval climbs to 31 percent after his Operation Candor appearances, but a majority still disapproves. The Nov 30 to Dec 3 survey shows 31 percent approval versus 27 percent a month earlier.
Skylab 3 now a third through its 84 day mission with astronauts Gerald P. Carr William R. Pogue and Edward G. Gibson at the 28 day milestone. they launched from cape canaveral on nov 16 and program director william c. schneider says the crew is performing well and the mission is on track for a 12 week duration.
Truckers angry over high fuel prices and low speed limits jam two stops near the Virginia border in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina. About 200 rigs gathered at Three Scales Truck Stop and Lakewood Truck Stop as drivers insist they will stay until they win concessions.
The U.S. Army headquarters in Heidelberg identified Maj. Billy H. Hook, 34, of West Columbia South Carolina, and 1st Lt. Robert R. Rankin, 25, of Carmichaels Pennsylvania, as the two officers killed December 6 in the Mohawk light reconnaissance plane crash.
Aiken's Christmas parade nearly was disrupted by a brief downpour at 6 P.M. yesterday but proceeded as planned. Jaycees member Bob Westmoreland said the Children depended on it, and Public Safety Director J. Carroll Busbee pegged attendance at 3,000 to 4,000 despite rain. Forty three other units joined after rain forced area bands to cancel.
County schools may close as early as January due to a severe gas shortage impacting bus transportation for about 85 percent of students. Superintendent Ted Willis and transportation chief R J Worley warn that fuel allocations are insufficient, risking a two to five day shutdown if January allocations are cut.
Fire chiefs in Aiken and North Augusta warn that the annual Christmas Safety Crisis remains a danger tied to the energy crunch. Candles replace electric lights but must be in a container and kept away from children and decorations. Extinguish candles when leaving rooms and store matches safely.
Tornadoes ripped through west central South Carolina killing four people and injuring more than 20. In Ninety Six two women died at Oil Mill area of Greenwood County. A 2-year-old boy died later in Prosperity from tornado injuries.
Countywide hail storms pounded New Ellenton for 15 to 20 minutes with marblesized hail and light damage, no major destruction reported. Chief Jack Fields notes similar past events and the weather soon cleared to sunny skies, with a 40 percent rain chance tomorrow afternoon per the Weather Bureau.
Aiken citizens can help families in the county by contributing to the Aiken Jaycee Children’s Shopping Fund and to the Salvation Army Christmas Fund. The drives have raised 3880 28 so far this year. Mail donations to Aiken Jaycees Shopping Tour P.O. Box 707 Aiken 29801 or to the Salvation Army 322 Gavie Drive Aiken 29801. See FUND DRIVES, Page ta.
A teacher recalls a claim that Billy the Kid killed 21 people before 18. A student asks about his car. A rookie asks an Army doctor to strip to the waist and is told to strip from both ends. A service station sign promises plentiful gasoline and invites customers to be tankful.
Republican State Rep. C Marshall Cain says he is still weighing a bid for the Third Congressional District seat being vacated by Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn. He notes money and leaving state projects, such as a state GAO modeled office, as factors and questions reapportionment plans. He backs a single member district for efficiency and better representation.
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