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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1972
Page
1
Hanoi starts using the SA7 Strela shoulder fired infrared homing anti aircraft missile in the Vietnam War. U S and South Vietnamese commanders report concern and significant changes in flight tactics as the weapon proves effective against helicopters and propeller planes.
Washington AP report says Texas Congressman James M. Collins denies knowledge of an $18,000 kickback scheme linked to his former chief aide George A. Haag. Haag testified during a four day trial that he carried out the scheme at Collins direction. Collins is a Dallas area Republican millionaire.
American Airlines began inspecting carry on baggage at boarding gates at O'Hare International Airport. United Airlines announced extra screeners for all hand luggage on its 727 flights and will continue spot checks on other flights.
The US Navy introduced a new one ton video bomb named Fat Albert into the air war over North Vietnam. Kitty Hawk commander Capt. Marland W. Townsend said the initial six Fat Alberts scored direct hits and lowered the risk to American pilots from ground fire.
Washington AP reports attorney M. Douglas Caddy served four hours in jail for contempt of court after refusing to answer grand jury questions about the break in and alleged bugging of Democratic Party headquarters on May 15. He was released on Thursday.
Forecast predicts a hot weekend with thundershowers. Low tonight near 70s and high tomorrow in the 90s. Laurens Street thermometer read 99 at 3 30 p m yesterday. Showers 40 percent today 20 tonight 30 Saturday. Winds light to southwest then gusty near showers.
A meeting of the Aiken County Grand Jury was held to review conditions at the stockade following a weekend escape by 14 prisoners. Four escapees face assault and attempted rape charges after harming a 42 year old woman. the investigation continues as officials near completion.
George McGovern pledged a people’s campaign as he accepted the Democratic nomination in Miami Beach. He urged unity across parties to defeat Richard Nixon, with Edward Kennedy and Thomas Eagleton by his side and a potential DNC chair change under consideration.
The South Carolina delegation gave nine votes to Sen. Thomas Eagleton and twenty to Endicott Peabody while C. D. Sexton cast a single protest vote for Archie Bunker. Governor John West urged caution about McGovern's statewide prospects though not ruling out possibilities in November.
SC Democratic Chairman Don Fowler says his party will be deeply involved in George McGovern’s presidential campaign in the state. He notes the McGovern effort will be kept separate from other races unless individual candidates choose linkage. Fowler adds support will depend on Gov. John C. West’s stance.
Greenwood County Sheriff Giles Daniel announced four migrant peach pickers from Edgefield County have been charged with armed robbery and murder in the shooting death of Louis B. Moseley at a Greenwood service station last night. Leonard Davis 25 Ronnie Atmore 18 Rob ert Earl Luckett 27 and William Earl Gaines 21 were arrested in Belvedere and Edgefield County. Moseley died after a shotgun blast as he closed J B DeVore’s store around 10 p m. The suspects were stopped on Highway 25 and 120 after patrol officers spotted their vehicle. two arrests were made in Belvedere and two in Edgefield.
Bonnie Corder, a 20 year old USC senior from Aiken, won the swimsuit prelim and captured the talent award with A Song for You. A former Junior Miss of 1968, she reflects on the pageant experience and her future hopes for a daughter to compete.
The PCA and EPA wait for the General Assembly and Aiken County Delegation to act on a regional water and sewer system for Horse Creek Valley. Meetings stall with no date set and invitation gaps, as lawmakers and officials press for inclusion and clear authority.
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