12 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1977
Page
1
The Aiken Chapter of the American Red Cross asks the public to donate blood tomorrow as mobile units cannot reach Louisville Kentucky and St Louis Missouri. Bloodmobile at St Pauls Lutheran Church from 4 to 8 15 p m expanded beyond 150 pints with Sumter and Columbia also called to contribute.
President Ford delivers his final State of the Union before a joint Congress session. A senior aide calls it an upbeat mansions swansong as Ford outlines his 29month stewardship since ascending to the presidency. The address runs about 40 to 45 minutes and airs at 9 p.m. EST on major networks.
Unemployment fell from 8.1 to 7.9 percent last month while wholesale prices jumped, led by food costs for coffee pork and poultry. Overall prices rose nine tenths of a percent with industrial prices slowing and natural gas easing after months of increases.
AP reports Nyragongo volcano in eastern Zaire erupted Monday. Government says no deaths, while Kinshasa radio and other sources cited higher casualty figures. Lava from five craters cut five roads and reached Goma airport runway near the city of Goma.
Paris papers join Israel and the United States in condemning France for freeing Abu Daoud the alleged planner of the 1972 Olympic massacre. Le Figaro and France-Soir publish sharp critiques arguing cruel acts undermine politics and justice.
ident elect Carter met with House Democratic leaders and new congressmen before an all day private conference on foreign policy and international economics. He travels to the White House in eight days and joined Rep. Jack Brooks and Rep. John Brademas for breakfast with Vice President-elect Mondale and invited freshmen.
At a special meeting County Attorney John H. Williams said Attorney General Daniel R. McLeod feels he has become the assistant county attorney for Aiken due to many opinions on county matters. Williams noted his influence is persuasive though not law. Eddie Edwards reports tourism in Plains Ga. and high local gas and beer prices.
Aiken County Council selected Ralph F. Cullinan 6 to 5 as vice chairman for one year during a special meeting. The vote occurred after an executive session amid intraparty debate and the absence of L. V. Davis. Councilman Marvin E. Dunbar urged electing from eight districts, while Lucas Ray moved to re-enter executive session.
A cold wave freezes the South and halts natural gas to Graniteville Company and United Merchants in Aiken County. Graniteville President Robert P. Timmerman warns operations may cease as of this morning, describing the situation as very critical.
Aiken County leaders discussed tightening protection of audit documents after an unfinished audit was prematurely published by the Aiken Standard. County Attorney John H Williams urged secrecy and proposed an ethics committee and censure for leaks while officials weighed executive session safeguards.
ERA Educational Research Associates Inc of Knoxville Tenn has been chosen by the Aiken County Board of Education to plan three new high schools and related facilities. The contract runs one percent of construction costs, except Valley High School at one half percent. Construction planning begins immediately per District Superintendent Ted B Willis.
Aiken police arrest George Mitchell Jr. in the strangling death of 20 year old Patricia Ann Johnson. The body was found in an empty house on Richland Avenue. Autopsy confirms murder by strangulation. Police report Rosemary Mitchell, ex-wife of the suspect, found the body.
Ralph Mullikin, 19, of Belvedere, jailed for 18 months on a drug charge and one year for carrying a pistol. The sentences run consecutively with the pistol term suspended on three years probation. Mullikin arrested December 20 with 16 Valium tablets and crushed Valium. He claimed pills were for personal use and nerves.
Timmerman blasted Congress for failing to enact an energy program as natural gas cuts bite Graniteville Co and United Merchants face reduced production with 50 to 60 percent non gas capacity and up to 1100 workers at risk. Southern National Gas warns a deep winter gas squeeze may persist despite mild moderation.
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