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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1972
Page
1
In Washington AP report, Lt. William L. Calley Jr. attorneys seek a new trial asserting the Army lied about not locating a missing My Lai massacre witness. The motion argues the absence was not accidental and impacts the trial's fairness.
London buses and Heathrow faced disruption as a large wave of strikes expanded against the Conservative labor law. More than 300,000 workers are on strike with union leaders planning a meeting to discuss a one day general strike on Monday.
South Vietnamese paratroopers reportedly seized half of the Quang Tri Citadel and pushed toward remaining enemy positions as they press the 19th century fortress. An Army spokesman said the foe is concentrated in the northwest section with sporadic action.
Doctors have not ruled out another heart attack in Lyndon B. Johnson, but officials say there is no evidence of a major seizure. The former president remains under care in San Antonio with condition guarded.
The Senate approved a proposed executive agency to evaluate and recommend social programs by a 53 to 39 vote. Opponents warned it would create unnecessary bureaucratic layers duplicating current efforts. The measure advances to the House.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted 18 to 17 to resurrect foreign aid legislation with a directive to withdraw all U.S. military forces from Indochina by October 1. The bill links the pullout to prisoner releases and a cease-fire, conditioning aid on the exit.
BELFAST Ireland AP British troops bulldozed into a Catholic stronghold in Belfast early today to smash IRA guerrilla barricades. They claim seizure of the Catholic guerrillas arms has cut their operations in half.
Gov. George C. Wallace in Montgomery with Connally reported to weigh watching the presidential race. Friends say Connally plans to support Democrats for Nixon and discuss party realignment.
Bonnie Corder of Aiken travels statewide since winning Miss South Carolina ten days ago. She and family cope with her crowded itinerary including Greenville Charleston Beaufort Pageland and a Columbia Jaycees banquet as she prepares for Miss America Pageant.
The General Services Administration plans to sell the 1910 Aiken post office in 30 days at fair market value. The Postal Service and Sen. Strom Thurmond had urged turning it into a museum, but the request was rejected. TEC had shown initial interest but cannot purchase.
Duke Power confirms a 700 million facility on Lake Wylie near the South Carolina North Carolina line, to be called Catawba Station. The two 1,180 megawatt units will twin the McGuire plant in design and size, with construction to start in 1974 and completion planned for 1979 and 1980.
Retiring Atomic Energy Commission Savannah River Plant public relations director G O Gus Robinson was honored at a Augusta reception. AEC Commissioner William C. Doub presented a special citation for 31 years of service and promoting understanding of nuclear energy. The event at the Pinnacle Club included civic, political and business leaders and plant officials.
Washington AP reports June retail food prices rose 0.9 percent the largest monthly gain in four months led by beef pork and fresh produce. The Agriculture Department says the market basket for a family of four increased by 11 dollars in June with a 15 dollar rise for farmers and a 4 dollar cut for middlemen.
Partly cloudy hot and humid conditions continue today and tomorrow with daytime highs in the lower 90s and overnight in the lower 70s. A chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms rises from 30 percent today to about 40 percent tomorrow. Southwest winds around 1 mile per hour tomorrow per the Weather Bureau.
Aiken police investigated two accidents yesterday. Bobby Lodge of North Augusta and Barbara Gunther of Aiken collided at Richland Avenue and Lancaster Street with $200 damages each. Four passengers were slightly injured in a Rutland Drive and Camellia Street crash. Ernest Key of Aiken cited for disregarding a stop sign. Billy Eubanks of Aiken involved. Eubanks car $800 damage. Mary Corley reported a bedroom window break in at 141 Horry Street. A motorist from Charleston used gas at Jimmy’s Esso Station and left without paying. a warrant will be sworn out. Sheriff’s office received a report of a $130 tape player stolen from 788 Pine Log Road.
The Aiken Parks Commission reviewed past work and future plans for 168 parks. Ex-Officio Odell Gregory said cleanup is 58 percent complete since March, with trimming to improve safety and visibility. Maintenance will shift to chemicals. ceremonies may honor the Laurens and Park mini park.
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