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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1972
Page
1
March 18 marks the thirtieth annual program of thoroughbred races at the Aiken Training Track plus harness races for trotters and pacers. Also listed are the Aiken Cancer Society benefit at Jefferson-Aiken Training Center and the Aiken Hunt Meet benefiting the Aiken County Hospital.
A spokesman for the Communicable Disease Center says the Hong Kong flu may have run its course. Of nine major reporting areas, only Mountain and New England states showed small increases in influenza death counts, while all other areas reported declines based on reports from 122 major U.S. cities.
Labor Secretary James D. Hodgson testified before the House Senate Joint Economic Committee in Washington that employment has increased by 1.3 million since July and may soon impact unemployment.
In ITAMI Florida the Dade County Commission ruled 79 year old Marie Gates may keep all 90 of her cats. The unanimous vote allows her to retain the felines as long as she lives, despite neighbor complaints of nocturnal howling and loud meowing.
London AP reports pharaoh's ants invade Britain's hospitals. Beds, sterile packs, baby units, and operating theaters are penetrated prompting urgent funding needs for eradication. Susan Beatson of the Ministry of Agriculture warns these infestations spread pathogens and must be controlled.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird spoke with reporters after a closed hearing of the House Armed Services Committee. He left open the possibility of additional protective reaction air strikes on North Vietnam during Nixon's China visit, which the president began earlier in the day.
The six week strike over pay ends inches from resolution as a three man inquiry board headed by Lord Wilberforce offers miners increases from 11.70 to 15.60 dollars weekly. The National Coal Board accepts terms while the National Union of Mineworkers weighs the offer amid industry disruption.
The Aiken Polo Club faces Huntington’s in a 3 p.m. Sunday match at Whitey Pier. The Aiken Blues lineup includes Heath Manning Don Boyd G H Pete Bostwick and Heath Manning Jr. Huntington’s roster features Dave Widener Paul Rizzo Dav and Tom Biddle.
South Carolina lawmakers have passed the minibottle bill in both chambers and will seek House concurrence on about 20 Senate changes so voters can decide in November. The proposal would amend the state constitution to allow two ounce minibottles and end retail sales only above a half pint. Senator Richard Riley and other upstate dry supporters back the plan as a path to open bars.
The South Carolina Senate approved a constitutional amendment to allow liquor by the drink in a 23 to 9 vote. The measure would create about 10 million dollars in annual state revenue via a 25 cent minibottle tax, with penalties strengthened in the implementing bill.
The Yamasee District Boy Scouts plan their annual Scout month parade in Aiken tomorrow at 10 a.m. About 25 units will march with Scouts from Aiken and Edgefield counties. School bands from Ridge Spring Monetta and Schofield will perform during the event. District chairman Ken Sannes urged strong attendance to show community pride.
President Nixon rests in Honolulu en route to the China summit talks and is expected to confer with Mao Tse-tung in Hangchow. Officials say Hangchow suits Mao and would underscore evolving U.S. China negotiations. Nixon and Mrs Nixon travel to Guam, Shanghai, and Peking after Hawaii.
City hires Talent Associates to push a 2,750 signature bond election. Officials say funds cover storm drainage public safety building public works and recreation facility. Endorsers include multiple council members who cite antiquated facilities and risk of losing federal funds if not matched. James Dickey to close USCA Literary Festival with readings after a 4 p.m. workshop.
U S Senator Strom Thurmond presented a $5 000 permanent scholarship to the University of South Carolina Aiken known as the Dorcey Lybrand Americanism Scholarship. funds come from John P Gary charitable Trust with advisors including Thurmond J Edgar Hoover and Barry Goldwater to allocate money for long term benefit.
An extra 320 dollars is offered for solving this week’s Stumper on page 8. Submit entries by noon Wednesday for a shot at the prize as readers recover from holiday bills and tax time pressures.
The US Command reports seven more aircraft losses in Indochina this week. Three planes were shot down in heavy North Vietnam raids while a spotter plane fell in Cambodia and three others were downed between February 4 and 13. All six crew aboard the North Vietnam losses are missing. three crewmen were killed and one injured in the other crashes.
Florence attorney and state senator Eu gene N. Zeigler said he will survey public opinion before deciding whether to seek the Democratic nomination to run against incumbent Republican U S Senator Strom Thurmond. He plans a statewide canvass and says at least 250000 to 300000 dollars would be needed for a strong campaign.
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