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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
1
A U S S B52 bomber crashed in a thunderstorm in northeast Thailand. Two Air Force F4 Phantoms were lost off the coast of North Vietnam after fuel exhaustion. The U S Command reported five of the six B52 crewmen were killed with one survivor rescued by helicopter.
British troops and armor occupied barricaded IRA strongholds in Londonderry early today with little resistance. Later the IRA retaliated with bombs killing at least six civilians.
The trial of 21 year old Arthur Bremer, charged in the Wallace assassination attempt, opens with jury selection in Prince Georges County Circuit Court. Bremer has pleaded innocent by reason of insanity and faces 17 counts related to the May 15 rally shots that wounded Wallace and three others.
Paul Henri Spaak, 73, famed Belgian Socialist leader and early builder of European unity and NATO, died early today. Spaak shaped policy as premier twice and foreign minister six times, a dominant figure in Europe for 34 years.
JUNEAU Alaska AP A major earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck southeast Alaska. The National Earthquake Center in Boulder Colorado reported no serious damage or injuries from the Sunday quake.
In Athens the Greek cabinet resigned today to allow Prime Minister George Papadopoulos to implement a major reshuffle. A reliable source said the new cabinet is expected to be sworn in later today.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Thomas F Eagleton says he will press his case to remain on the ticket despite party leaders urging him to withdraw. He plans to take the fight to George McGovern tonight.
The American Hospital Association reports that the cost of one day of hospital care increased 13.9 percent in 1971. The daily cost averaged $92.31 across 7,097 registered U.S. hospitals, per the AHA annual survey released Sunday.
A detailed look shows illegal gambling persists despite a state law against gaming. Pinball and electronic slot machines are widespread in bars taverns hotels and other venues from the mountains to the coast with players cashing in on both games, sometimes winning hundreds of dollars in a night. The Attorney General warns all gaming on any machine is illegal, yet enforcement spots report machines in use across resort areas and beyond.
Sheriff Paul Grant and Public Safety Director J C Busbee say illegal gambling linked to pinball and payoffs exists but is not a major problem in Aiken County or the city. They note teenagers are involved mainly, payoffs are often visible, and cases hinge on catching someone in the act.
Rep. Solomon Blatt urged overhauling the state budget system in an Aiken Rotary Club address. He proposed a five-member state budget board appointed by the governor to oversee funds with no politics and noted rising appropriations from 68 million in 1933 to 1 billion. Blatt praised South Carolina and urged higher pay for legislators, arguing well-funded government requires citizen involvement and constructive criticism.
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts partly cloudy and hot weather with a chance of mainly afternoon and evening thundershowers through tomorrow. Highs in the lower range, lows around 70, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation, down from 80 percent over the weekend. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph, easing to under 10 mph at night.
A two car collision six miles south of Wagener Friday at about 7 30 p m killed three people Amanda Hicks David Hicks and Lucille Ayers and left three others injured In Aiken County the Ayers car was struck by the Avery car near Secondary Roads 212 and 38 Patrolman C J Younts reported details. Augusta man charged with eight counts of housebreaking and grand larceny in county thefts Sheriff Paul Grant said 26 year old Marion Harp was arrested with 5000 in stolen merchandise found in a trailer on Highway 19 north and in Harps Augusta apartment.
About 20 children aged 12 and under filled the Smith Hazel Recreation Center last Friday for a lively Hula Hoop competition. Loretta Breeland, 12, won the girls division with De loris Harper, 7, second. in boys, Robert Williams, 12, took first with Brian Simpkins, 12, second.
Aiken city and county officers raided 588 Newberry St SW Friday night seizing a pound of marijuana and 29 packages believed to contain heroin or cocaine. Six people were arrested including Kenneth Warren Lawson 22 and Steve Aaron Proctor 17 with others charged in separate drug cases in Aiken and North Augusta. Police described a lengthy undercover operation as surrounding the home and a vehicle tied to the suspects was also seized. Packages were sent to Columbia for testing and results pending.
The Aiken County Board of Education will present its 1972 73 school budget at a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the Educational Center Conference Room. The budget was completed July 20 in executive session. A 18.8 mill tax rise was proposed to fund teacher salaries, but delegates refused citing prior funding increases since 1969.
Debaters clash as Duke Power Carolina Power and Light and South Carolina Electric and Gas promote safety of nuclear reactors while environmentalists led by Jesse Riley warn of risks and larger plants near population centers. Licensing agencies weigh safety as reactors grow and sit closer to cities.
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