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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1972
Page
1
A grenade exploded in a toilet at Tel Aviv central bus station injuring 11 people. The blast occurred in the business district terminal shortly before noon, marking a second bus station toilet explosion in Israel within two weeks. An earlier incident in Netanya wounded an Arab from the West Bank.
Texas millionaire Congressman Jim Collins was to testify today in the kickback trial of former aide George A Haag in U S District Court. He had been slated to appear Monday but his testimony was delayed.
In Hiroshima and Shimane prefectures torrential rains triggered floods and landslides killing 24 people and leaving six missing. National police reported 39 others injured.
North Viet Nam’s top negotiator Le Duc Tho left Hanoi for Paris, the Vietnam News Agency reported. As Hanoi’s representative in secret talks with Henry Kissinger, his return coincides with the U S decision to resume talks, increasing the chance of secret meetings between the two.
The United States plans to cut its growing trade deficit with Japan during the first talks with Japan’s new government, scheduled in Washington from July 25 to 28. The deficit is running about 3.5 to 4 billion dollars this year.
US helicopters landed hundreds of South Vietnamese marines north of Quang Tri City as Saigon forces closed on the provincial capital. Air attacks met heavy antiaircraft fire and at least two choppers were shot down, though crews were reportedly rescued.
In Belfast and across Northern Ireland gun battles and bomb explosions shook the province as militants from the Ulster Defence Association warned of an offensive if the British fail to suppress the Irish Republican Army.
Mosquitoes in Aiken County surge near marshes and streams with a seven day life cycle. Fogging by city and county crews uses malathion and oil though wind renders it ineffective. Dr. J T Hair notes few requests and public complaints complicate control efforts. Encephalitis warnings cite state concerns but no local cases in recent weeks.
Partly cloudy weather with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening showers and thundershowers is expected through tomorrow. Low tonight near 70, high tomorrow in the mid 80s, with a 30 percent chance of rain today and tomorrow and 20 percent tonight. Northeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph to prevail tomorrow.
Aiken County's air quality shows no real smog problems according to PCA official James Spears. The new 9 county district office, based in Aiken, will monitor air quality with nine devices and a three person team to surveil, sample, and handle PCA matters.
Sen Hubert H. Humphrey withdraws from the Democratic presidential race and releases his delegates. Sen George McGovern wins a decisive California delegate battle, reclaiming 151 contested delegates at the convention, seen as unifying the party after intra party disputes.
The Democratic National Convention rejected the National Women's Political Caucus bid to add seven women to South Carolina's delegation and curb male votes. The roll call vote ended 1555 to 1429 as supporters urged more women in the delegation, while opponents cited existing female representation.
The Aiken County Board of Education schedules an executive session tonight with Eugene Hamlet of Beech Island to discuss alleged private use of school equipment. Earlier meetings noted equipment used off campus, with no names provided, while a resolution prohibits such use without Dr. Myers consent. The July meeting will follow at 7 30 p m focusing on the County Delegation’s tax millage request.
The fight over a zoning change for land at the mouth of Crosland Park continues. Clifton L. Boyd seeks to sell to developers for apartments after a June 26 council vote against the measure. Johnson urged legal clarification and possible appeal, citing state code sections and planning commission differences. The council, after discussion with city attorney, left the matter unresolved and planned continuation.
Republicans have reapplied for all House seats while Democrats have reapplied only for three races. No new candidates filed since filing reopened yesterday. Most county board Republicans have refiled, pending a ruling from the U S Justice Dept. House candidacy filing reopened after the numbered seating clause referenced on Refiling Page.
Aiken County launches its ambulance service under a three year Para medical Services of South Carolina contract after an initial 14032 payment. Lt. Gov. Earle Morris keynoted the ceremony and the event featured five candy stripers and praise for funeral directors who aided the project.
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