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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1972
Page
1
Two underwater blasts damaged the U S destroyer Warrington as it attempted to intercept cargo from three Chinese freighters in the Tonkin Gulf. The Navy opened an investigation into the blasts and did not confirm enemy fire or U S mine involvement.
London reports the Occi dental Petroleum Co signed a broad agreement with the Soviet government to provide scientific and technical services. Informants estimate the contract value up to $3 billion, potentially the largest U.S. corporate deal with the Soviets to date.
Material witness Joseph Sternfeld, 53, confessed to being present at the shooting of Mafia chief Thomas Eboli on a quiet Brooklyn street. Detectives say he was evasive when questioned about the early Sunday death.
Frank Sinatra charged a House Select Committee with character assassination and indecency after it allowed testimony by Joseph Barboza claiming the singer was a front man for La Cosa Nostra money. He demanded immediate refutation of Barboza's May 24 accusations regarding Fontainebleau Sands hotels in Miami Beach and Las Vegas.
President Nixon travels to Washington with the leadership endorsement of the Teamsters Union, a 2 million member labor group backing his campaign from SAN CLEMENTE to the national stage.
SPACE CENTER Houston AP Soviet Union budgets two spacecraft for a Russian American rendezvous and docking mission in 1975 officials say Glynn S Lunney the U S technical director for the project says Soyuz spacecraft will launch with two men aboard.
The House of Representatives passed a $1.5 billion aid bill for the elderly by a 351 to 3 vote. The measure advances to the Senate for confirmation.
One of three night guards at the Aiken County Stockade has been fired after last month’s mass escape. Sheriff Grant said the investigation will finish in a few days while renovations and extra security measures, including a potential double fence and police dogs, proceed after abuse concerns.
Aiken Standard outlines today’s feature package including Susan Schubert’s interview with Willian Sanders on the bond referendum and the city’s lack of facilities. Page 9 covers junkyard environmental issues and reader proposals. Additional pieces explore Aiken History and chess series with Dr. Lee Hyder.
Howard Folkman of the State Development Board told Aiken Rotary Club that SC leads the nation in blue collar workers and has the highest skilled labor share. He cited labor force participation rates, an average SC hourly wage of 2.65 versus Michigan’s 4.59, and an area unemployment of 1.3 percent in Aiken as factors in site selection.
President Sadat asked the Soviet Union to pull its military advisers from Egypt. Anwar Sadat informed Egypt’s Arab Socialist Union Central Committee as some advisers were seen leaving after Aziz Sidky’s Moscow visit. Estimates place advisers at 10,000 to 20,000 amid tensions over Moscow ties and Middle East peace prospects.
A $239 air conditioning unit was stolen from Edwards Department Store by two white males yesterday. Aiken police collected descriptions and the suspects’ car. Break in at Howard Butler’s car in the Aiken County Hospital lot reported. gloves taken. Minor vandalism cited at Hayne Avenue and Waterloo Street construction site. No fires reported in Aiken.
Partly cloudy and hot conditions persist in the Aiken area, with afternoon thundershowers possible today and tomorrow. Daytime highs near the low 90s, overnight around 70, rain chances 40 percent today and tomorrow, 20 percent tonight. Winds generally light to variable, becoming gusty near storms.
The Aiken Farmers Market has more than 40 tables rented at under two dollars monthly but many remain empty this year. Vendors express pride in selling fresh produce while noting a vanishing breed of gardeners persists. Prices observed include tomatoes 35 cents per pound and melons priced up to 2 dollars.
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