03 Jan 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1974
Page
1
Dr. Robert L. Cate, pastor of First Baptist Church in Aiken, reports theft of Baby Jesus and two animals from a long displayed manger scene in his yard. He asks for their return with no questions asked. The note hints at broader local context and odd auto word fragment.
In New York U S District Judge Lee Gagliardi granted an indefinite delay in the perjury conspiracy trial of former Attorney General John Mitchell and former Commerce Secretary Maurice Stans. The trial, set to begin January 9, was postponed for the third time amid ongoing Watergate-related proceedings.
The United States is quietly withdrawing about 4000 troops from Thailand, lowering the total to roughly 35000 by week’s end. About 25 EB66 electronic warfare jets from Korat Air Base are being sent home, as Bangkok confirms.
The IRS will perform a new audit of President Nixon income tax returns to see if additional taxes are due. The review covers 1970 taxes paid as 793 dollars and 1971 taxes paid as 878 dollars, with potential extension to other years. Officials say the probe is separate from the earlier audit and found no issues then.
The South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce asks the 1974 legislature to adopt no fault automobile insurance. It also seeks higher legislator pay, expanded research facilities, a general accounting office, and broader workers compensation. The 4000-member group backs a re insurance plan over a state operated option for high risk drivers.
The search for 12 year old Tammy Denise Haynes remains fruitless two weeks after her disappearance near Vinson's Norris home. Virgil Preston Vinson, 36, is jailed on kidnapping charges. he denies knowledge of the case as authorities question leads. The Haynes sisters were left at a Liberty laundromat when their parents went shopping.
Cubans marking 15 years of socialism were warned to expect difficulties in acquiring and financing merchandise as the energy crisis bites. Raul Castro urged readiness, saying socialist nations face less impact than capitalist ones due to solidarity within the socialist camp. Russia remains Cuba’s chief oil supplier while Havana broadens trade beyond communism.
Federal Energy Office in Washington says gasoline prices will increase with wholesalers and retailers able to cover losses. In Aiken the price ranges are 38.9 to 45.3 cents for regular and 41.9 to 48.9 cents for premium. Officials note shortages vary by company and local stations have closed or rationed sales. Some stations, like Johnson's Gulf Service, report short allocations and prioritize regular customers while charging IRS suggested prices. Roberts Gulf Service also limits sales, supplying non-regular customers only $2 worth while serving regulars first.
An 80 percent chance of rain today and into the weekend. Temperatures range from mid 40s tonight to mid 50s today, with highs near 60 on Friday. Winds shift from easterly to southeasterly at 5 to 15 mph through the period.
Columbia, AP State Atty. Gen. Daniel R. McLeod urged broad legislation on public official misconduct abortion pornography and gun sales. He proposed a gift cap of 100 to public officials and appointing a bipartisan board to oversee rules with exceptions for close relatives. He said the measures aim to restore public confidence amid Watergate stigma and that abortion and pornography statutes should be amended to conform with reform efforts.
Hospital Corporation of America filed a letter of intent with South Carolina health officials to build a 190 bed general hospital in Aiken County. The Lower Savannah Regional Planning Agency will study the need and hold a public hearing within weeks to weigh community input and recommendations to the state board.
Energy chief William E. Simon announced a voluntary policy to limit service station gasoline sales to 10 gallons per customer as oil companies and independents agree to enforce the cap. He projected prices would rise 8 to 11 cents in the next month or two due to production cuts and new cost increases.
The Aiken County Legislative Delegation hosts tonight's public hearing at 7 p.m. in the North Augusta City Hall training room to gauge public opinion on gun control death penalty no fault insurance and reapportionment. A second forum follows Monday at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Room of F and M Bank in Aiken.
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