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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
1
In London at the opening of Europe’s bullion markets the price of gold rose nearly two dollars to about 64 an ounce. Dealers cite metal shortages and rising demand. Speculators are seen in the market betting the price will climb further as the dollar weakens on foreign exchange markets.
US Air Force jets wrecked a large North Vietnamese railroad marshalling yard and highway bridge less than 25 miles from the Chinese border. The raid, Tuesday, was the closest to the northern frontier since the resumed bombing campaign began on April 6, as North Vietnamese forces attacked northwest of Saigon and the An Loc standoff continued.
American pilots union ALPA says its 46,000 members will not fly to Cuba or Algeria or any country that refuses to prosecute or extradite hijackers. Spokesman predicts the boycott could expand to other nations and carriers.
Explosions in a ventilation shaft at Wankie Colieries delayed rescuers seeking to reach more than 450 trapped miners. A spokesman later said 466 men were believed underground, six rescued with shock and injuries, and three bodies recovered.
Prime Minister Fidel Castro visited a Warsaw school and told bystanders he is in good health. He declared his heart is like steel and warned he may have a coronary someday but not today, despite Polish reports of heart strain.
Washington AP reports Congress ready to provide 225 million in federal grants and 100 million in guaranteed loans to Amtrak. The financially pinched railroad seeks funds to stabilize operations and preserve passenger train service nationwide.
The United States and South Vietnam rejected North Vietnam and the Viet Cong demand to resume peace talks. Allies said the Communist side had given no indication of readiness to negotiate seriously.
The federal government awards 441000 to upgrade 220 units of public housing in Aiken and Gloverville. Ervin Koon says funds will cover grounds, lighting, playgrounds, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and safety features with bids and architect work as needed. Work aims to finish within a year.
Aiken County will cast paper ballots in the June 27 primaries as new automated equipment will not be used. The county party leaders argued the rental and processing costs are prohibitive, with Democrats and Republicans both declining to use the devices. The voting booths will be traditional paper ballots with recorders.
The Aiken area will see slightly cooler conditions through tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80s and overnight lows near 60s. A 20 percent shower chance this afternoon drops to 10 percent tonight and tomorrow after yesterday’s record 95 degree high and evening thunderstorms in parts of the county.
N A Man accuses the council of giving the city a black eye as he claims the special meeting on sewerage treatment omitted discussion of its intended topic. Mayor Ray Walters defended the session noting he allowed remarks to avoid further hard feelings.
In Los Angeles the controversial antipollution control plan was defeated after a heated campaign led by business and labor groups opposing the measure.
The article details Aiken County's transition from Road Commissioners to a seven member County Board of Commissioners. It notes a home rule bill sent to the US Justice Department and a plan preserving Delegation tax powers while shifting most departments to the new board. It covers salaries, voting, terms, residency rules, and vacancy processes.
Sen George McGovern won California the key prize on a four state sweep that boosts his path to the Democratic nomination finishing with Humphrey close but clear. His tally joined New Jersey New Mexico and South Dakota giving McGovern over 900 delegates toward the 1509 needed while Alabama Governor George Wallace ran third at about 5 percent.
The new county board's powers include acquiring and disposing of property, eminent domain, contracting, budgeting and appropriations, funding public health and welfare, incurring debt with tax anticipation, issuing bonds with voter approval, and federal state agreements. It may regulate and manage public streets, buildings, jails, and other facilities, appoint officials, supervise departments, create staff, alter or abolish agencies, and enact ordinances and resolutions.
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