14 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1977
Page
1
Former British Prime Minister dies in sleep as obituary notices and page references indicate a quiet passing. Details on the individual are limited in the fragment, but the reference confirms a death report and a continuation on page three.
In Aspen Colorado after a week of jury selection and four days of testimony the Claudine Longet case moves to the jury. Lawyers finish closing arguments and Judge George E. Lohr gives instructions as they decide if the gun misfired or Longet acted recklessly. The victim is champion skier Vladimir Sabich, 31, killed in his mountain home last March.
The FTC accuses the American Dental Association and local chapters of violating antitrust law through ethical codes that ban advertising and hinder price competition. The commission says these codes have effectively eliminated competition among dentists nationwide.
A Senate nutrition committee report identifies poor diets as a major health problem and urges a federal program to educate Americans on healthy eating. Chairman George McGovern says public confusion about diet undermines health. the report Diet Goals for the United States warns declines since the century’s start may rival early contagious diseases.
President elect Carter's nominee for secretary of state Cyrus Vance faced Senate Foreign Relations approval as a committee vote was anticipated. Harold Brown won unanimous Armed Services panel approval for defense secretary, with Bergland approved by the Agriculture Committee earlier.
Convicted killer Gary Mark Gilmore invites his girlfriend his uncle two attorneys and the promoter who bought his life story to witness his execution by firing squad at Utah State Prison. Warden says threats to disrupt the sunrise death watch are being taken seriously as court challenges and vigils unfold.
Lucas Ray Aiken County Councilman spoke at Harold V. Graybeal testimonial dinner with over 200 attendees. Ray called it a Republican jamboree noting a year can make a difference. Aiken band students earned 14 superior awards last year and 2 this year at the state solo ensemble contest.
Polo season begins Sunday with El Rancho facing Columbia at 3 p.m. at Powderhouse Field. Admission is $1.50. Teams list players including Rick Manning Heath Columbia Lex Florx and Don Boyd with positions noted for a tight opening clash.
A panel discussion at USC Aiken explored difficulties in proving abuse and removing children from homes while highlighting recent South Carolina prosecutions. Betty Grant described school handling of neglect cases and mandatory reporting by citizens under a 1974 law with anonymous tips encouraged. Frances Manter outlined reporting procedures and on site officials urged observers to report suspected abuse.
Federal Power Commission hearings examined emergency gas shortages amid record cold and rising prices. Hollings warned up to 10 000 South Carolina workers could lose jobs without more gas. Houston Pipe Line proposed new emergency sales to Transcontinental and United pipelines, with 60 day limits and price ceilings waived.
Shock followed Southern Natural Gas Company’s announcement that Graniteville Company and United Merchants and Manufacturing Company in Aiken County will wait three to four more weeks before natural gas service is restored. R F Harrison, vice president of consumer affairs for the company in Birmingham, Alabama, said the delay affects two major local textile plants.
A weather forecast warns of heavy rain tonight with an 80 percent chance of showers. Temperatures will stay above freezing in most areas, but western regions may see lows in the 30s making roads hazardous. Rain in Aiken should end tonight.
Local golf professionals react against a state bill to tax green fees at two percent to promote golf. Sam Marsh and James McNair say taxes are too high and oppose more government interference. Some see potential overall benefits if tourism funding increases.
Calvin Gardner aged 19 from Salley cried as he pleaded guilty to armed robbery in which Tom McNair was grazed by a bullet. Gardner said he did not mean to shoot and asked for help for the victim. He was sentenced to 21 years with a minimum seven before possible parole.
Milldedge Day Jr second offense not guilty Harrison Goodwin second offense not guilty Failure to stop for blue light and siren Clyburn Allen Craig tried in absentia guilty Sealed sentence Pleas Dues Paul Levon Richardson second offense three months or 300 dollars license suspended one year must complete Alcohol Safety Abuse Program Forgery James Thomas Ramey Jr three years revocation of three months remaining on probation to run concurrent Shoplifting Terris Levon Mitchell six months Housebreaking and Larceny Thomas Hale undetermined sentence not to exceed six years Youthful Offender Division of the SC Department of Corrections Michael John Prather four years suspended upon service of two years with three years probation Armed Robbery Calvi Gardner 21 years.
Harrison warns of a critical gas shortage affecting Southern Natural customers across several southern states. Executives say the status may last three to four weeks as United Merchants and Graniteville Co. face layoffs and possible plant shutdowns. Graniteville operates on 150000 gallons of reserve gas, now down to about 100000, with complete shutoff since Tuesday. US Senator Thurmond notes potential favorable FPC rulings in hearings for Piedmont SC gas relief.
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