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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
1
In 1900 prohibitionist Carrie Nation staged her first raid smashing bottles at a Wichita Kansas saloon. Today also marks the birthday of entertainer Marlene Dietrich turning 69. Thought for today credits Publilius Syrus with a Latin education quip.
Philippine armed forces on high alert in Manila amid planned Sunday demonstrations against President Ferdinand E Marcos. Under the 1935 constitution he repealed with martial law, his four year term would end, but a new January constitution allows indefinite extension, approved by referendum last summer.
In Vientiane Laos the government accuses the Pathet Lao of arming 17000 civilians in areas under communist control as a cease fire breach. Prince Souphanouvong counters the government encircles Pathet Lao garrisons in Vientiane and Luang Prabang hindering coalition formation.
AP reports a spokesman says a nationwide truckers strike on January 3 is 95 percent likely unless the government accepts three of four key demands. Independent owners and operators could total about 100000 shutting down, with others joining in fear or sympathy. Demands include independent audits of oil company fuel reserves, ending diesel allocation for trucks, a 32 cent per gallon diesel cap, and a nationwide 65 mph speed limit or reversion to state limits.
Broadway bid farewell to Mayor John V Lindsay with a surprise party and impromptu show at Gallagher's on West 52nd Street. Notables included George Plimpton Skitch Henderson Jack Gilford Bobby Van Joan Hackett Cliff Gorman Phyllis Newman Joseph Papp Richard Rodgers and Liza Minnelli as thanks for eight years of show business support ahead of Lindsay's December 31 exit.
Comedy of Errors captured the Irish Sweepstakes hurdle at Leopardstown with Brendon’s Road second and Captain Christy third. The win earned $120,000 for each of 12 winning owners worldwide who drew the English horse, with $48,000 and $24,000 awarded to sweepstake ticket holders of Brendon’s Road and Captain Christy. Jockey Bob Beasley held back until under a mile to go before sprinting clear to a wide-margin victory over two miles.
A projectionist Glenn Kucera 21 of North Versailles Township was arrested on obscenity charges after airing stag films on Valley Cable TV. He reportedly said on air he was drunk and would keep airing until dawn unless police arrived. Hearing set Jan. 4. Valley Cable TV manager Martin Barch apologized to viewers.
Vandals broke into the Millbrook Baptist Church gymnasium behind the church at 795 Pine Log Road, causing about $400 in damage and $5 from a candy machine. Rev. Jim Rivers noted the act appeared aimed at the money in the machine and described the disruption as significant.
K L Flanders of Montmorenci reports two white faced calves, each about 200 pounds, stolen from his pasture yesterday. Investigators also probe a Christmas Eve theft of several presents from a North Augusta residence.
Addie Lott of 428 Pendleton St Aiken told police an intruder entered her residence and took a 19 inch color television set.
Federal Energy Chief William E. Simon announced a stand by system for gasoline rationing and ordered printing of a three month supply of coupons. He said use may be avoided but preparations proceed with state governments. The system would be ready March 1 at the earliest and six week trends will decide if rationing is needed.
The article notes potential gas rationing as Arab oil embargo pressures persist. Simon cites an overall shortfall around 2.7 million barrels per day and proposes a basic monthly ration of 32 to 35 gallons per licensed driver over 18, with area adjustments. President Nixon and spokesperson Warren discuss readiness but no decision yet.
Larry Kelly of Warrenville seeks another public hearing on whether a public or private hospital should be built in Aiken County. He argues the public was not heard and urges the Health Facilities Division to fund a hearing before any Certificate of Need decision. He contends a private hospital benefits only the wealthy and would degrade care for the poor.
Kathy Roggenkamp of North Augusta becomes part of a new generation pursuing astrophysics. She earned merit finalist status among 32 U S students from over 2 000 and attended the International Science School for Seniors in Sidney Australia, with an all expenses paid world trip. She and ten others later visited Washington D C to receive medals from Gaylord Stever director of the National Science Foundation.
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