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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1978
Page
5
In Madrid three Armenian-identified attackers fired on the Turkish ambassador Zeki Kuneralp's limousine, killing his wife, brother-in-law, and a chauffeur. The ambush occurred at a stoplight near downtown, with eight empty shells found nearby as the attackers fled.
U S officials say the Carter administration is studying beaming propaganda broadcasts into Cuba to foment discontent over its military role in Africa. A suspension of charter flights and cancellation of athletic exchanges are also under review to pressure regime change.
U S officials say American planes ready to fly French legionnaires out of Shaba province may also airlift a proposed Pan African peacekeeping force into Zaire. White House aides cite prepared orders for evacuating remaining French troops from Kolwezi but have not set flight timing. The plan involves C 141 transports and hinges on a previously discussed Pan African force backed by the United States France and other NATO members.
President Carter may veto a House passed tuition tax credit bill. The 237 158 vote falls 27 short of a veto override, as the measure heads to the Senate where support is stronger. The plan would let taxpayers subtract 25 percent of tuition costs from their income tax within set limits.
Backers tout drastic cuts to property taxes as relief for middle class homeowners. An AP survey finds big business could reap larger savings and consumers may not see relief. Polls show growing support with 57 percent favoring, 34 percent opposing, and the rest undecided. The measure caps property tax at 1 percent of market value with a temporary extra share to cover bonds.
Joe Wright, the first of nine Wilmington 10 members paroled after Gov. Hunt reduced their sentences, left the Wake Advancement Center saying the release is a sad occasion. He vows to press for their innocence and criticizes North Carolina’s racism and political repression. Wright says eight others remain jailed for crimes they did not commit.
U S officials found sophisticated electronic gear in a Moscow embassy chimney and assess the potential security breach. The gear, possibly maintained by Soviet technicians via a tunnel from nearby property, prompted questions about health risks from microwaves and a 1977 fire that led to a sweep of the building. The investigation seeks to confirm how the device operates and its links to other incidents.
Public notice lists transfers including John E McEimurray to John E McEimurray Jr for a lot with improvements near Beech Island at 32000 dollars and Edisto Lake Inc to Bobby Courtney near Wagener for 11500 dollars, among numerous conveyances of acres and lots across Aiken area with prices and details.
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