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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
1
U S Senator Hollings discusses Watergate impacts on the presidency and Congress noting limited votes on key bills, a new bipartisanship, and the war powers resolution. He cites past debates and observes Congress acting pragmatically under pressure. The interview mentions Brezhnev visit and leadership dynamics.
County administrator Ronald LaCouture arrived in a new county dump truck and demonstrated driving skills to staff Saturday afternoon. Aiken residents are urged to enjoy weekend mountain air and cool conditions, with six local residents named Outstanding Young Men of America for 1950.
Pentagon reports evidence that Libyan surface-to-air missile sites at Okba Ibin Nafa Airfield near Tripoli are operational. U S Navy patrols detected radar emissions used to guide missiles and within 100 miles of the capital worries about dangers to allied air operations in the Mediterranean. An unarmed U S C130 was attacked by Libyan jets last March over international waters and escaped by diving into a cloud.
Moshe Dayan warned he might resign and urged big Israel colonization through Jewish settlements, real estate, and factories to tighten control of the occupied territories. He called for greater Arab labor integration into the economy, a policy opposed within the Labor Party.
The Senate moves toward overwhelming approval of a sweeping election reform bill with tighter limits on gifts and overall campaign spending. A mid afternoon vote is planned, while the House prepares to debate cutting 600,000 U.S. ground troops and a $21.4 billion military procurement authorization.
President George Papadopoulos secured a large yes majority in a referendum on his control of Greece. He pledged to proceed with political reforms and promised to restore political parties and hold elections next year, though a timeline for rights restoration was not stated.
The Aiken Post 26 baseball team defeated Greenwood 9 to 4 to take a 3 1 lead in the best of five quarterfinal series. Semifinal action starts tonight at Citizens Field with Union visiting at 8. Jeff Roberts is slated to start for Aiken as they sit at 18 3. Union stands 16 2.
The Hewitt and Royer report for the county hospital is now with the Board of Trustees chaired by Dr. George Poda. Trustees will review the Kansas City firm’s findings and then submit recommendations to the County Commissioners for consideration before public disclosure of the board’s advice.
Washington AP Nixon pressed for complete reports on the Watergate affair eight times between September and March and never received satisfaction Ehrlichman testified He said he learned of planning sessions in April and alerted the President within an hour but notes no action about the Ellsberg break in He detailed requests to White House aides and hinted at pressure to release a full account before Congress.
Three Aiken County youths, Timothy M. Price 18 William C. Burch 19 and Daryl B. Lewis 21, were arrested and charged with rape of a 14 year old girl. Authorities say the offense occurred at an Aiken home and investigators also examine a related shooting.
City Manager Roland Windham cites drainage as the top issue with bond and HUD actions shaping funding. He notes the need for Public Works space at Vanwood Acres, and cites city growth as the third major challenge while stressing broad service goals for officials residents and employees.
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