14 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1977
Page
1
Local rider guide highlights leisure equestrian routes in the countryside with horse friendly trails and scenic views. Features may include inns stables and pasture stops for riders. Page references indicate extended notes on countryside equestrian interest.
Jane Young 55, wife of Rep. John Young of Texas, was found dead at her McLean Virginia home after a gunshot wound investigators said appeared self inflicted Colleen Gardner had accused the congressman of demanding sexual activity to keep her job The case was not pursued for criminal charges and is under medical examiner review
A Braniff International 727 diverted to Memphis International Airport after the right main landing gear jammed on Flight 205 from Nashville to Dallas. Captain W T Red McDonald steered a safe emergency landing with 63 passengers and seven crew unharmed, while observers praised the crew’s handling.
About 130000 residents who have not voted in two years were removed from the voter rolls in Columbia. James B. Ellisor of the state Election Commission said disqualified individuals will be notified and may contact county boards to seek reinstatement, with an estimated 40000 likely to return. Those not reinstated may still vote if they hold a registration certification and live at the same address.
Two men from Salley in the Aiken area were arrested on murder charges in the slaying of Ralph Samuel Stoudemire, 44, owner of a South Congaree service station. Stabbed and shot during a Tuesday attempted robbery, suspects held without bond in Lexington County Jail after a highway patrol stop in Aiken County.
The forecast shows a 20 percent chance of showers tonight and tomorrow with warm temperatures near 100 degrees. An unofficial high yesterday reached 99, and the thermometer may hit 100 tomorrow as an extended outlook predicts continued heat and isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers.
A Laurens Street philosopher active in Aiken during Ra kin week plans to expand involvement with fall Ma kin industry fair and hints at stopping rumors of an Bakin event. Coach John Griffith keeps firm control as his wife Kathy works concessions at Pine Bluff Road ball parks while Post 26 baseball plays.
United Merchants and Manufacturing CEO Schwab seeks to reorganize under Chapter 11 as 30 banks freeze funds and area banks refuse to cash payroll checks. Farmers and Merchants Bank begins processing UM and M checks after a New York blackout delay. Schwab says capital and exchange arrangements with local banks are being arranged to pay workers in Aiken County.
A U.S. Army Chinook was shot down over North Korea with three crew members reported killed and a fourth possibly captured. The UN command sought an immediate Panmunjom meeting while North Korea delayed, with conflicting reports on survivor status and motive for the North Korean intrusion. The incident prompted high level briefings at the White House as officials emphasized the unintentional nature of the airspace breach and cautioned restraint.
Aiken County will not receive the $65,000 LEAA grant. Helping Hands reappraises for a new project, proposing renovation of a permanent group home in Salley for 12 to 15 children with no age limit, to be operated by Helping Hands.
Area retailers describe a stronger summer than a year ago with Belk at Kalmia Shopping Center posting its biggest week as mid summer sales drive demand. Edward's of Aiken shows about a 10 percent rise and Lionel Smith Ltd. notes improved men’s wear business amid a stabilizing local economy. Burrell W. Whitley cites population and income gains fueling growth as overall economy improves.
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