08 Jan 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1976
Page
1
Nine labor members of the industry collective-bargaining committee meet to consider resignations in protest of President Ford's veto of the common-site picketing bill. The move aligns with AFL-CIO Building Trades support and labor secretary Dunlop.
Nixon and his lawyers announce an appeal after a three judge federal panel rules the government, not the former president, controls access to 42 million documents and 820 reels of tapes from his presidency, including materials tied to Watergate hearings and the impeachment process.
Louis Hazan, 54, executive of Phonogram, was seized at a company meeting on December 31. Police traced the crime to Tremblay les Villages, arresting five gang members including the leader and his brother. Hazan was found chained and gagged but unharmed after a week in captivity. $3.4 million ransom remained unpaid.
Spanish army assumes control of a second line in Madrid’s subway system as talks begin to end a four day transit shutdown. Army engineers restore routes serving about 35 percent of the 2 million daily riders, easing the city’s transport disruption.
Physicians insurance cost squeeze increases strain on County USC Medical Center and other public hospitals. Total private facility layoffs reach about 2 000 as nonemergency patients seek space while emergency care remains generally steady. Dan Asimus head of the Interns and Residents Association calls the system overworked and understaffed.
Detroit AP reports U S auto makers closed 1975 with 7,060,000 vehicles sold, down 5 percent from 1974 and 27 percent from 1973. Strong December showroom activity boosts optimism for a 20 percent rise in 1976 to about 8.5 million new cars. December daily rate hit 23,049, up 34 percent from the prior year.
A 15 degree low is forecast with 20 to 30 mph winds drying rainfall before tonight. Highs today near 40s, winds easing to about 10 mph tonight. Friday be sunny and cold with a high around 35. Rain chance near zero tonight and Friday. Weekend warming trend expected amid partly cloudy skies.
Wade M. Brodie, a strong advocate for the new Aiken Community Hospital, checked into Aiken County Hospital last night. He hopes to attend a dance tomorrow and is reported doing fine. The item also notes photo coverage of Mayor H Odell Weeks at a desk outside City Hall. Julie O Baugh undergoes ear piercing, shows courage, then faints.
North Augusta awaits a visit from Henry Van Ditschuicen, president of Schubert and Salzer, as plans for a $5 million textile machinery plant near the city are discussed. Beuthien from the Greenville office says design may favor assembly over manufacture and confirms no cancellation of the project.
African leaders gather in Addis Ababa to back the MPLA in Angola with Soviet and Cuban support. Observers say the move may press for negotiations with anti Marxist groups backed by the United States and South Africa. Rep. Diggs urges U S alignment with the African stance amid criticism of Ford and Kissinger.
Aiken County Sheriff Paul Grant is anticipated to return by February 1 after illness since October. Virgil Wilkins says daily staff meetings have continued and Grant is regaining mobility. He suffered minor surgery and a heart attack on October 31.
Jewell G. Marshall and Margie Squires, both from Warrenville, are slated as Aiken County’s first welfare fraud defendants. Marshall allegedly received 2651.50 in public aid from 1972 to 1974 while employed. Squires allegedly obtained 452.12 for AFDC from March to July 1974. Each posted 500 bond. hearings set for the General Sessions term.
Citizens for Responsible Energy Policy accuse Savannah River Plant of an inadequate tritium monitoring system after New Year’s Eve gas release. ERDA defends the equipment as among the world’s most sophisticated, while the group questions statements about the release path and potential impact. The protest group says it has halted further action but will attend hearings to press for stronger protection and accountability.
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