05 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1970
Page
1
Puzzle No. 6 rewards finders with a top prize of 100 dollars. Readers are urged to pick up extra copies at 124 Rutland Drive before weekend trips, join the fun, and mail in the Stumper after solving.
Beverly Hills California AP Audie Murphy denies firing at dog handler David Gofstein during a dispute over a dog training. Murphy questions the accusation and asserts he would not have missed if he shot. He faces a July 6 court hearing on assault charges and related counts.
Bob Hope and Billy Graham urged an Independence Day rally to unite Americans on July 4. Walt Disney Productions will stage Honor America Day with an all star cast on the Washington Monument grounds, aiming for about 500000 attendees. President Nixon might attend.
Senator William Proxmire proposes an amendment to trim BIA staff saving over $1 million. He notes the bureau spends 200 to 300 percent more on design and construction than private firms, citing studies and urging private contracting for architecture and engineering.
Prime Minister Fidel Castro and Cuban President Osvaldo Dorticos donated blood for quake victims in Peru. They were among the first donors at Havana's provincial blood bank as two Cuban government planes carried plasma vaccines and medicines to Peru.
Senator Abraham Ribicoff proposes a federal rule requiring U S cars to have bumpers that resist denting after low speed impacts. He cites Insurance Institute tests showing dent resistance improves at higher impact speeds and calls for standardization nationwide.
Washington AP reports a two family reunion at Camp David over the weekend. Expected attendees include the Eisenhowers, President Nixon’s son in law David and his sister Susan, their parents, Ambassador to Belgium John Eisenhower, and Mamie Eisenhower the former first lady.
In the wake of a major earthquake villagers walk hundreds of miles over the Andes toward coastal villages in search of aid. An officer says a mass exodus could follow as refugees reach the coast after long, perilous passes. He notes only about 500 remain in Yungay, once a town of 20 000.
Voters face confusion as Republicans and Democrats run separate magistrate primaries across eight districts with five more for Democrats. No general election choice exists, governors appoint magistrates with Senate approval, and write in votes raise legality questions. Parties clash over filing fees and cross filing, while district boundaries and rules appear disorganized.
Democrats in Aiken County hold a hurried press conference to present four House candidates Eldon Jones G H Grant and others with training for poll workers. Sen Earle Morris and Clinch Heyward spoke about endorsements and alleged political plots while refuting ties to extremist groups.
A dozen Palestinian guerrilla groups created a supreme military command and a 27 member central committee led by Yasser Arafat to coordinate operations against Israel. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine General Command joined the unified command, seeking joint battalions and centralized discipline.
Reports from Phnom Penh indicate renewed heavy fighting around the village of Set Bo and in Kompong Thom. Lom phat the provincial capital fell to government forces while Angkor temple area saw the airport closed and tourists evacuated. In Siem Reap sporadic clashes continued as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces resumed mortar and rocket attacks in South Vietnam.
Suzanne Currie directs the musical at Aiken Junior High Auditorium tonight and tomorrow at 8 pm. The review lauds beautiful costumes by Isabel Vandervelde and strong performances led by Molly Gray as the zany princess, promising a rare evening of local entertainment.
A Phoenix man hijacked a TWA 727 with 51 aboard in a eight hour ordeal over air piracy. He threatened to crash the plane for a ransom while phoning the White House and Supreme Court. FBI agents stormed the aircraft at Dulles after tires were shot out. no passengers were hurt.
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