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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1972
Page
1
Joanne Carson files in Manhattan federal court seeking 125000 in damages claiming Johnny Carson violated a separation agreement by remarks on his late night show. She seeks 25000 compensatory and 100000 punitive damages plus costs, noting a divorce and separation filed over a year ago.
Southern Bell reports 1971 set a state growth record with about 63 000 telephones added raising total to roughly 919 000. The firm invested about 66.6 million dollars in service improvements and expansion across South Carolina.
The Commerce Department reports that the U S economy expanded at a 6.1 percent annual rate in the last quarter of 1971 while inflation cooled. The strong growth contrasts with easing price pressures as output rises across sectors.
A mustachioed young man who hijacked a Hughes Air West DC9 and collected 50000 dollars in ransom parachuted over Colorado. U S marshals plan to take him from Logan County Hospital Sterling to Denver for a hearing while FBI works to identify him. Officials say the only exit from the plane at Stapleton was through a baggage compartment.
The 86 year old German born maestro of the New Philharmonia Orchestra said he will never again direct in public due to age and ill health. A spokesman cited he can no longer undertake the strain of public performances.
North Augusta Paul Hyer and Mrs Oscar Evans were named Outstanding Young Man and Young Lady of the Year by the North Augusta Jaycees Hyer was cited for community work and the drug and alcohol hotline Evans was active in numerous North Augusta activities Distinguished Service Awards were presented at the Jaycee Center by President Charles Warner Guest speaker was Jim Davis of Channel 6.
Rep. Butler Derrick assailed critics of Gov. John West who urged a second medical school in the state. He praised West for standing for all South Carolinians while Rep. Julian Leamond challenged the speech and Rep. Nick Theodore floated a two year moratorium resolution on the issue.
The United States lost its 13th and 14th planes since the mid December escalation as North Vietnamese gunners shot down two Air Force F 4 Phantom jets over Laos. Both crews were rescued, the U S Command said. These were the first losses to Laos antiaircraft defenses this year.
President Nixon urges Congress to authorize a national network of investigative and prosecutive units under the Organized Crime Control Act to target drug traffickers. He seeks legal status for the Drug Abuse Prevention Office and outlines a multi year, multi agency effort with federal, state, and local cooperation.
The United Fund in Aiken County celebrated its 20th anniversary with an awards night. President Conrad Hartzog praised workers and cited a final fundraising total of 281 194, a 10 percent rise from 1970. James Roe of the South Carolina United Way attended and called the campaign outstanding.
Mrs. Johnny Hall of Edgefield County was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the pistol slaying of her husband in Aiken County. A jury convicted her of manslaughter after testimony that she shot him at a Mississippi Avenue home. The judge dismissed the weapon possession charge on a technicality.
Judge James Spruill waits for defense briefs on a motion for a new trial for five Belvedere motorcycle club members convicted and sentenced to death for the Belvedere clubhouse killings of Thomas Bolin and William Wolfe. Co defendant Richard Richards received a life sentence after a separate jury verdict favorable to mercy.
Gen William C. Westmoreland will be guest speaker at the Annual Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Banquet at 8 o clock tonight in the North Augusta Senior High School auditorium.
State Rep Marshall Cain will be featured on Educational Television program Legislative Profile at 8 p m Saturday and 5 30 p m Sunday. Also appearing are Sen Anthony Harris and Rep Charles Godwin to discuss legislative issues.
Aiken County Hospital Board Chairman G H VanderVoort declined comment while consulting with board members about a letter from the North Augusta Hospital Advisory Board. The letter urged North Augusta Belvedere Beech Island residents health needs and Augusta facilities be guaranteed, citing a 3500 name petition seeking a 50 bed hospital plus ER X ray and labs in the Greater North Augusta area.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce sponsors a city cleanup drive scheduled for tomorrow morning at 8 AM with volunteers meeting at the Municipal Building. Work runs 8 to noon and 1 to 4 PM, concentrating on Park Avenue and South Boundary with 11 trucks donated by local firms.
A public meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at Center Fire Department aims to clarify questions about creating a legal fire district for fringe benefits. Center Fire Chief James T Smith notes a referendum may be held with no tax millage or membership requirements. Benefits include firemen's insurance and a 1 percent premium rebate to the district, with education support for dependents in case of line of duty death.
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