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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1976
Page
1
Rabin arrives in Washington focusing on restoring a $500 million US arms aid cut and preventing Palestinian nationalism from entering the next Middle East talks. U S officials privately hoped for flexibility on the Palestinian question.
The House votes today on whether to keep or release secret information sought by President Ford. Rep. James H. Quillen floated a rare secret session to hear the details, which include submarine spying on Soviet missile launches and CIA aid to Angolan Kurdish rebels and Italian parties.
British correspondent Nicholas Ashford reports from Luanda that the Soviet backed MPLA and Cuban allies show confidence after rapid frontline gains. Western-supported foes face shortages as tension eases since Angola’s independence last November.
Congress debates a $6.1 billion public works measure aimed at creating about 800 000 jobs by funding state and local programs during unemployment. The Ford administration opposes, while Republicans warn of a potential veto if approved.
A $6.4 billion measure to fund a new railroad system from seven Northeastern carriers awaits President Ford's signature. Congress approved the omnibus bill 353 to 62 in the House and 58 to 26 in the Senate after swift action. It authorizes new loans for rail rebuilds, funds passenger service upgrades, and allows railroads to adjust freight rates.
Three hundred Lebanese army commandos in armored cars and personnel carriers moved into Beirut city center securing the hotel district commercial area and port. Backed by Syria the army aims to reassert government authority after months of armed Christian Muslim and Palestinian faction control.
The article notes a proposed state run doctor controlled fund for malpractice insurance and widespread renewals by doctors before a midnight deadline. In Southern California the situation improves while roughly 600 San Francisco area physicians plan a slow down if coverage is not settled by Saturday. Gov. Edmund Brown Jr. says voluntary insurance would cost doctors about 4000 dollars in the first year and legislation would be introduced Friday.
The Social Services Advisory Committee voted to withhold 28079 dollars of Title XX funds from the Aiken County Community Action Commission with 9359 dollars in matching funds, totaling 37448 for transportation. The panel, including Sen Edward Saleeby, will await a formal evaluation report next week before reconsidering CAC’s proposal.
Truitt Blackwell and his brother Stanley were captured in Lilburn Georgia after a shootout with police while fleeing the Tucker Savings and Loan robbery. Clarence Popeye Brookins was also arrested. Stanley was wounded and hospitalized. the three are held by Gwinnett County authorities.
Secretary of State Kissinger is expected to be quizzed by a congressional panel about a memo on Angola. Sen Tunney says the memo shows US unwillingness to condone Soviet control and warns about reconstruction aid tied to a coalition not dependent on the Soviet Union. The hearings explore US policy in Angola and its effect on detente with the Soviet Union.
South Carolina Attorney General Daniel R McLeod finds Home Rule Act provisions setting county commission numbers and single member districts likely violate Article VIII of the state constitution The ruling follows a request from Gov James B Edwards and could affect future county government structures though current district lines may remain unless challenged in court
Room charges at Aiken Community Hospital are $65 for a private room and $57 for a semi private room with tentative approval from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The private rate tops Lexington County Hospital and matches arrangements in nearby facilities with 40 percent private rooms. Administrator J Sam Nesbit notes comparisons across counties informed the figures.
Forecasters revised the outlook for the weekend with tomorrow and Sunday expected to be clear while Saturday could see showers. Highs reach the mid fifties with near zero rain chances tonight’s low near the upper twenties.
Judge Rodney A. Peeples ordered a new election to decide if Center Fire District should exist as a legal district. The vote follows July’s 396 to 67 approval and disputes over public notice and lien powers on property.
Heavy fighting persists for a third day between Moroccan and Algerian forces in the Spanish Sahara. Reports from Paris cite tank and artillery exchanges near Amghala, 175 miles from the Algerian border, with Moroccan casualties claimed for Algerian troops. President Boumedienne appeals to Communist and nonaligned nations for support.
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