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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
1
Edmund Muskie may release his 166 delegates to support George McGovern for the Democratic presidential nomination. His backing could put McGovern within reach of the 1,509 delegates needed to clinch the nomination.
The Air Line Pilots Association urges all union workers to boycott airlines from nations sanctioning skyjackers and air extortionists. The union also arranged FBI led training for its 46,000 members to handle air pirates, signaling a tougher stance against air criminals.
The AP reports gold surged on European markets for the third straight day with the dollar weakening. In London the fixed price reached $66.75 an ounce this morning, up $1.75 from $65.00 after Wednesday’s close.
U S air forces mounted the heaviest raids in three weeks over North Vietnam. In Quang Tri Province government troops started a fourth spoiling and intelligence operation this month. Communist forces moved into a district town 25 miles northwest of Saigon as their offensive began its fifth week.
Nomination of Richard Kleindienst to be attorney general was expected to be approved today by the Senate. Confirmation was predicted despite opposition from Sen. Robert C. Byrd.
Rep. John M. Murphy of New York proposes federal regulation of prime time programming by the three major radio television networks. The plan would grant the Federal Communications Commission oversight over network content.
CBS president Charles T. Chick Ireland Jr. was found dead at his home in Chappaqua, New York, at age 51. Police cited likely natural causes. Ireland had been named to head CBS in September and previously served as an ITT executive before joining CBS on October 1, 1971.
Aiken High Campus and Schofield campus receive recommendations from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for a new adjacent vocational facility and consolidation of camp uses. The panel urged a high level accreditation review and highlighted needs in physical education, communication, and special education services.
The U S Weather Bureau expects a clear night with mid 60s lows and a high near 90 tomorrow. Showers are unlikely today but a 20 percent chance tomorrow with light northeast to east winds shifting to southerly.
In Columbia AP report Sen Paul Moore and allied Democrats threaten a filibuster to block a provision allowing two year regional branches of the University of South Carolina and Clemson to extend toward four year status without prior approval. The budget measure speeds toward final action despite amendments.
About 20 prank calls hit Aiken residents last week. A Sears store assistant manager says the caller claimed to be a Sears representative and offered prizes including a television, appliances, a car, or other merchandise. Calls tapered off by yesterday afternoon.
Belmont Park announced Craigwood Stables Zulu Tom and Greentree Stables Ruritania will run in the $125,000 added Belmont Stakes. Trainers Mac Kenzie Miller and John Gaver noted Ruritania has shown improvement this season with a best late two-year-old form and a 20 to 1 chance to win.
Mrs D K Owens of 737 Edgefield Rd North Augusta scores a near miss on The Standard Stumper entering three mistakes but wins $5 prize. The Stumper Jackpot rises to 480 for next week's puzzle with a Bermuda cruise offered for the winner.
Arkenites hold a Sunday farewell reception for Captain Thomas C. Cundiff and Mrs Patsy Cundiff of the Salvation Army at the Salvation Army Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Community members are invited. The couple, who have served Aiken for five years, depart June 14 for a year off from Army duties to visit Captain Cundiffs parents in the North Carolina mountains.
Perry of Aiken named campaign chairman and John Over Street of Graniteville named planning and evaluation group chair in the 1972 73 Aiken County United Fund Drive announced by RE Thomson president of United Fund Community Services of Aiken County Perry a city councilman and bank loan officer and Over Street an assistant supervisor at Hickman Division Graniteville Co lead the drive and have long service with UF They are married with children.
A state study committee urged opposing permanent high level waste storage in South Carolina and gave its approval to Allied Gulf's Barnwell Nuclear Fuels Plant in Barnwell County. The panel recommends forming a watchdog agency to monitor nuclear plans and AEC storage decisions at Savannah River Plant while noting energy needs and BNFP’s fuel recycling role.
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