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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1972
Page
1
Paris report says North Viet Nam rejected an immediate cease-fire appeal at the Viet Nam peace conference. Hanoi's chief negotiator said a cease-fire could occur after agreement on all military and political questions.
The Commerce Department reported a six month trade deficit of 3.3 billion with June showing a 590.3 million shortfall as imports again exceeded exports, signaling no improvement.
Thousands of men returned to work today briefly ending a port shutdown in Britain. Union leaders then urged an official national dock strike to begin Friday as threats of the first general strike since 1926 resurfaced after five London dockers jailed for illegal picketing were released.
North American Rockwell Corp won a 2.6 billion dollar contract to build the Space Shuttle orbiter vehicle. The award covers the design and construction of the vehicle that will launch into orbit and return to earth as an airplane.
Ralph Nader asks a federal court to compel public hearings on proposed price increases for 1973 model cars. The author cites price hikes of 90 to 150 dollars per vehicle.
The House Commerce Committee approved a bill to impose an 18 month moratorium on all state and local taxes on air passengers with interstate or foreign flights and to call for a Civil Aeronautics Board investigation to curb a Supreme Court tax rush.
CUSTER South Dakota AP McGovern says he will not drop running mate Thomas Eagleton despite concerns from supporters that Eagleton could hurt his bid to defeat President Nixon. Eagleton's position on the ticket remains unchanged.
Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower is in Walter Reed Army Hospital for what a spokesman calls her regular periodic observation.
A UCLA led study notes marijuana smoking reduced eye pressure in healthy volunteers and a glaucoma patient. Researchers caution this may lead to nonintoxicating derivatives for regular glaucoma medicine, with further trials planned on larger patient groups.
The U S Weather Bureau expects rain today and tonight with a 5 percent and 66 percent probability. Partly cloudy hot weather to follow with highs in the low 90s and lows around 70s. Winds from the southwest 10 to 15 mph with strong gusts near possible thundershowers.
Mrs. Sally Evans of 807 Spring Dr was found with a gunshot wound to the head at 1:42 a.m. and hospitalized in critical condition after her husband Frank Evans 53 was arrested for assault with intent to kill. The morning also brought reports of an assault near Richland Avenue and Newberry Street and a vehicle collision at Rutland Drive and Camelia Street.
Aiken County moved closer to joining the Metropolitan Council of Governments during a Greater North Augusta Chamber breakfast in Richmond. Wayne Rogers, acting COG director, warned that grantsmanship requires following federal rules as millions in federal grants fund local projects in the county each year.
The last Stumper puzzle week offers a $556 prize with a possible $558 win or Bermuda cruise. Aiken Standard will publish the final Stamper tomorrow. HUD lists planning rules affecting grants as of 1960, with July 1 1973 funding cycle looming and COG set to assume grant review duties from Lower Savannah Regional Planning Council.
McGovern Democrats in Aiken County formed Citizens for McGovern a campaign group to back only candidates who endorse the Democratic ticket. About 75 Democrats met including many young people and county officers and began precinct by precinct polls to gauge local support. Mary Demetrious from Washington spoke on canvassing tactics and chairman Franklin Ashley noted the large turnout.
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