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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1976
Page
3
Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon traveled to Washington to press the United States to veto any move by the United Nations Security Council to take over Arab-Israeli peace talks.
The British and French governments urged that benefits of the Concorde supersonic transport outweigh potential environmental harm as William Coleman opened public hearings on Air France and British Airways bid to fly supersonic between Europe and the United States. He pledged a ruling within 30 days on approval for flights between Europe and New York City and Washington.
Two Filipinos seeking passage seize a Japanese jetliner at Manila airport and free most of the 219 passengers and crew after nearly six hours. Negotiations continue with officials offering amnesty for the hijackers in exchange for the hostages. Imelda Marcos denial noted.
Rose Kennedy fears political pressure could push her son to seek the presidency. Edward Kennedy says his mother’s concerns are unfounded and that he will stay out of the 1976 race, despite family appeals and party pressure.
The Army asserts its Safeguard anti missile system would be fully effective against Soviet warheads if not for US Soviet limits. It rejects claims that Safeguard is technically unsafe due to MIRV deployment, challenging the House Appropriations Committee view that future ICBM protection would be nullified by MIRVed missiles.
Aiken County approves a new committee to study courthouse needs. The meeting with Judge Rodney A. Peeples is at 5 p.m. in the circuit judge’s chamber. Members include Stathy Verenes Alan Harmon Frank Alexander Mrs Roger Mittelbberg Mrs Paul Moore Mrs Frank Roe Jr Julian Salley Jr Frampton Toole Jr and C Marshall Cain.
Auditors’ findings on the year ending June 30 1975 prompt follow up actions by Clerk of Court Sue Roe. The report notes unrecorded revenues and recommends separating county and personal funds and stopping charge accounts, with prior Clerk Cleo Scott under fire for bookkeeping lapses.
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners plans a public hearing and final reading on closing the county hospital to coincide with opening the Aiken Community Hospital. The Jan. 25 dedication of the new HCA hospital is noted along with four other ordinances and budget appropriations.
President Ford urged an immediate cease fire in Angola and an end to outside intervention. He called for a national unity government to end the civil war and warned the Soviet Union that continued involvement would harm broader relations. He pledged diplomatic and other efforts to stabilize Angola and promote a peaceful settlement. He rejected using grain sales to pressure intervention.
Aiken City Police investigate a weekend break-in at Aiken Senior High School that netted about 1000 in sports gear and office furniture. Capt. O W Ray said the theft was found by Eddie L Buck athletic director and football coach around 6 p m. Entry gained through an open gym window. Stolen items include a lounge chair helmets footballs and other athletic equipment.
An Air Force crash report links a right wing tank fuel leak to the B-52 that killed three crew members on a refueling and simulated bombing mission. The pilot Perry was first to eject and did not order bail out. Co pilot Watts also bailed out. Several crew members died. others were thrown from the aircraft without parachutes.
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