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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1973
Page
1
U S bombers struck North Vietnamese positions across South Vietnam with the heaviest strikes in five months, aimed at thwarting a potential Communist land grab despite reports of an impending cease fire. Military sources said allied forces coordinated to reduce gains by North Vietnamese forces.
In Topeka Kansas a 29 year old Ronald Jordan killed five people and wounded a woman after a domestic dispute. He fired a 16 gauge shotgun at three houses then killed himself Monday night, police said.
In London the dollar fell on European exchanges as major holders dumped dollars. A senior Swiss National Bank official cited Switzerland’s refusal to buy dollars with francs, with an avalanche of several hundred million dollars offered for sale in Switzerland.
The Federal Trade Commission urged Congress to redefine the word cigarette in advertising law to include small cigars. If enacted the change would bar small cigar ads from radio and television just as cigarette ads are currently prohibited.
Catholic church leaders deplored the Supreme Court decision upholding a woman's right to abortions in early pregnancy while mixed reaction followed. The 7 2 ruling allows state interference only in the last three months when viability appears.
J Paul Getty III is freed after disorderly conduct charges are dismissed. Rome reports indicate the Getty heir leaves custody without further legal action.
The January term of General Sessions Court netted over 13000 in fines, with allocations to the South Carolina Police Academy and the Department of Mental Health. Judge Robert W. Hayes handed down sentences for drug offenses, DUIs, and gun cases, including life terms for two murder trials and a 13 year term for manslaughter.
The dismantling of an old water tank at Laurens Street and Edgefield Avenue will start Saturday. Traffic and pedestrians will be blocked, with both lanes of Edgefield Avenue and the west lane of Laurens Street closed to protect the public. Parking for Post Office customers will be restricted and visits limited to essential business during the five day traffic ban.
In Paris Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met for 3 hours 45 minutes at the International Conference Center near the Arc de Triomphe. They did not reveal progress on a cease fire and officials said Nixon and Thieu may still need to decide. Cameras were allowed for part of the session.
Aiken City Council approved the first sale of land in the Industrial Park and moved toward selling 1.6 million in general obligation bonds. The 10.44 acre tract will be sold to Suitt Construction Company of Greenville, with payment of 26 100 due on building sale or within one year.
Partly sunny conditions with mild days and cool nights forecast for the Aiken area today and tomorrow by the U S Weather Bureau. Highs in the mid 60s and lows in the upper 30s with near zero rain today and tonight and about 10 percent tomorrow. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph today diminishing tonight then southeast around 10 mph. Outlook shows a chance of showers Thursday, clearing Friday and partly cloudy Saturday with 30s lows and 50s highs.
City leaders greeted Charles Marvin who returned after a July heart ailment sidelined him. Doris Ayres of Aiken won a washer and dryer on TV's Sale of the Century. The council faces a marriage name change for Sara Baughman to Mrs Ridout, prompting talk on nameplate adjustments.
Robert C. Wasson, chair man of the D C Tax Commission, told the Aiken Kiwanis Club there is no need for a tax increase in South Carolina this year. He cited 26 percent higher state tax revenue than last year and noted property tax is the most disliked tax among residents.
North Augusta meeting of the Aiken County Commission for Alcohol and Drug Abuse outlines an immediate action long term program to treat drug and alcohol problems. The proposed center titled The Aiken County Drug and Alcohol Shelter would oversee the hotline medical facilities counseling and problem disposition with funds hoped from mini bottle revenue around 90000 dollars by June 30.
Kissinger conferred for a second time in 10 hours with South Vietnam foreign minister Tram Van Lam ahead of potential final peace talks. Kissinger arrived shortly after his North Vietnamese counterpart at the former Majestic conference center and then left for Washington. Ziegler declined to detail progress or substance of negotiations.
The body of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson will be flown to Washington to lie in state in the Capitol rotunda. Johnson died Monday at 64 from a heart attack, after a career defined by the Great Society amid civil divisions. A horse drawn caisson procession will move to Capitol Hill with services planned in Washington.
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