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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1972
Page
1
North Vietnamese MIGs launched three missiles at two American fighter bombers near the Laotian border within 100 miles of Hanoi. The missiles missed. This marked the second clash in three days between U.S. and North Vietnamese jets, following an earlier encounter Saturday when MIGs escaped.
Astronaut James Irwin says a joint US Soviet space mission could be ready in under three years. He noted NASA discussions with Soviet officials and added that a docking mission with the Soyuz crew looks very promising.
Senator Edward Kennedy charged President Nixon with turning his back on Blacks and starving for the bread of hope. He said the administration forfeited leadership in civil rights in a speech before the Washington Press Club.
An Israeli jet from Vienna landed at Lod with 326 Soviet Jews, the biggest one-time wave, noting easy exit visas. The newcomers said many waited only a few months for visas, while Vienna reports rising emigration to Israel with daily flights through Schwechat.
British troops combed a Catholic district along Belfast harbor searching for seven suspected IRA members who escaped a prison ship. No trace of the prisoners was found.
Judge Dixon Herman ordered the severance of John Ted Glick for a separate trial in Harrisburg. The action follows the ongoing case, with UPI telephoto credited for the image.
Toyota recalls about 110 000 1971 Corolla cars in the United States to inspect evaporative emission control systems. The recall covers cars built before May 1971 with 1200 and 1600 cc engines, according to Toyota’s U S headquarters.
Carl Littlejohn president of the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce highlights his civic hobbies including the Civil Air Patrol as legal officer and Red Cross vice chairman. He notes his law degree from USC and time with Spartanburg and Durham chambers, praising Aiken's friendly people and active community life.
In Juneau Alaska a Soviet fishing vessel Lamut broke from Coast Guard custody but was recaptured after a four hour chase through ice laden Bering Sea. The Storis and Lamut were maneuvering near Adak when the US force fired no shots and regained control. The Kolyvan factory trawler had also been seized at the same time but tried to escape.
Aiken County legislators endorse reorganizing the Lower Savannah Regional Planning Commission and approve opening TEC in rented space in September. TEC classes start before the new facility is ready in January 1973. Delegation vote on the agreement was 4-2.
U S Senator Strom Thurmond told aiken Lions that defending the nation requires more research and development as he warned of superior Russian weapons. He predicted Nixon will seek a 5 to 10 billion dollar defense hike and praised the space shuttle plan for military and economic gains.
Defense witnesses were to testify in the case of Anne Seigler known as Aikenite and owner of Ann's Place near Aiken City. The state showed Seigler shot and beat Lewis Mickey Duncan after a melee started Sept 3 outside the tavern. The brawl began with words between Duncan's friends.
Gov John C West tells a news conference he remains convinced of the need for a second medical school in Columbia and would fight for it. He ties support to University of South Carolina guarantees not to spend state funds for eight years and to educate doctors at no extra cost per physician. He says the plan is not regional favoritism and argues it would ease future physician shortages.
A poll of Aiken dentists and doctors reveals mixed views on Gov. John West's push for a second medical school. Some favor Greenville or Columbia location options citing hospital facilities and easier patient referrals, while others urge strengthening the Charleston facility. Dr. William J. Boykin opposes a second school, preferring one top-notch institution in place.
Contributions to the March of Dimes Mothers March in Aiken County reached 10 891.36 with over 300 marching mothers plus some fathers participating. The city total of 4 761.83 marks a record as the campaign aims for 25 000 with events including bowling, a Walk-A-Thon, a January 29 dance, a record auction and Buck-A-Cup.
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