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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1975
Page
1
The House sustained President Ford's veto of a bill extending 1975 income tax cuts, signaling higher taxes for most workers starting New Year's Day. If the tax cut expired on schedule, the typical worker would pay $3 to $4 more weekly beginning Jan. 1.
The United Nations General Assembly closed its 30th annual session in bitterness over several resolutions and the body's future. U.S. Ambassador Daniel Moynihan called the session a profound and alarming disappointment to the United States.
The United States may walk out of an 80 nation UNESCO conference in Paris after Washington awaits instructions over a General Assembly racism resolution. Observers expect a walkout as delegates draft guidelines for peaceful understanding and countering war propaganda and apartheid.
The body of Avery Howard, 35, of North Charleston, is positively identified by pathologists at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is the fifth victim identified in the eight fatal cases in Florence County. A tentative ID has been made for Jessie Judy, 22, wife of James K. Judy, linked to the case.
At Pradhoe Bay Alaska a 600000 gallon spill from eight interconnecting storage tanks cracked by a 50 degree temperature shift is being pumped back up. The fuel diesel or heating oil coated two acres of frozen tundra near the Arctic Ocean as workers for Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. address the largest spill in state history.
John Paul Stevens will take separate oaths to uphold the Constitution and to do equal right to the poor and the rich as he becomes the 101st Supreme Court justice. Ford nominated Stevens for the seat after Senate confirmation by 98 to 0 following a brief debate.
Charles O'Brien's lawyer dismisses a WJR report that Hoffa was seen in a maroon car with two men, one shouting at O'Brien. O'Brien says he was in the area on July 30 and has described himself as Hoffa's foster son. Investigators still view him as a key figure in the disappearance.
North Carolina Supreme Court declined to hear Joan Little's appeal from a 1974 conviction for breaking and entering and larceny. She will be ordered to serve her sentence when the denial of certiorari is certified. Miss Little remains free on a $25,000 bond pending the outcome of the appeal.
Aiken County faces a hard freeze tonight with temperatures in the teens and little rain likely. The forecast calls for a fair but cold Friday and cool weekend with variable clouds and higher temperatures by Sunday and Monday. no snow is expected despite earlier forecasts.
News from Aiken High reports no party plans or baby visitors on Friday before holiday break. A Cub Scout Bake Off prize sparked jokes about a soft cookie in a meringue, while Ronnie Thompson of Macon Georgia faced a political and personal setback with his recent marriage.
Graniteville STAFF REPORTER notes former Congressman W J Bryan Dorn denounces textile imports from the People’s Republic of China. He warns the textile industry and its employees cannot survive free trade with Red China.
The Senate held a secret session amid moves to halt U S military aid to anti Soviet factions in Angola. Opponents claim enough votes exist to end U S funding. Assistant Senate Republican Leader Griffin urged limiting action to barring U S armed forces in Angola. Humphrey warned escalation could draw the U S into a Vietnam like war.
The 19 year old stepfather of three year old Tracy Button was sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Tracy was treated at University Hospital in Augusta for extensive bruises and head injuries and was unconscious for a time before improving to good condition.
Donation efforts by the Jaycees and the Salvation Army total $8,465 with funds aiding a grandmother raising three grandchildren in Aiken. Contributions support urgent needs like a nonworking gas heater and limited public assistance, with an address for donations and note of three needy children in Aiken County.
Aiken County Hospital may burn or sell about $40,000 worth of drugs when the hospital closes. The state drug inspector requires disposal or sale to an acceptable source. Hospital officials discussed HCA’s potential purchase, but bids were voided due to lacking resolution from commissioners.
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