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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1972
Page
1
Two welding gas tanks accidentally entered a coal crusher at U S Steel's Concord mine in Alabama causing an explosion. 27 miners injured. 7 hospitalized including 1 critical and 3 serious. No fatalities reported.
American fighter-bombers flew a record 340 strikes against North Vietnam on Tuesday, targeting rail bridges including four on the northwest line to China and three between Hanoi and Hai Phong. The action marks the largest daily bombing since resumed intensified raids two months ago to disrupt supply and communications.
Sen. John L. McClellan clinched the Democratic runoff in Arkansas as county groups turned out the vote. The 76 year old defeated a younger challenger, after Rep. David Pryor, 37, forced a runoff two weeks earlier.
Tel Aviv reports alert as both sides claim two aircraft shot down in a dogfight. Israeli experts say Egypt may strike back for prestige since both sides deny losses, signaling potential retaliation after the aerial battle.
In San Diego two police officers were injured and at least 30 people were arrested when rock fans, denied entry due to counterfeit tickets, rioted after the Rolling Stones concert.
William Whitelaw, Britain's top man in Northern Ireland, termed the IRA’s week long cease-fire proposal an ultimatum from terrorists and dismissed it as a basis for peace talks.
Washington report notes that Russian naval presence in the South China Sea has been reduced to its lowest level since the U S mined North Vietnamese port entrances in early May.
Henry A. Kissinger will travel to the People’s Republic of China for four days from June 19 to 23 for concrete consultations with Chinese leaders as a followup to President Nixon’s summit talks, announced by the White House.
Aiken County Board of Education ruled no school equipment may be used for private work without Dr. G T Myers approval. Eugene Hamlet of Beech Island attacked Myers report alleging improper use and questioned impartial investigation. The board approved a private session and discussed teacher in service hours and contracts.
The U S Weather Bureau predicts hot days with little rain. Highs around 90 and lows mid 60s to 70. Rain chances near zero today and about 10 percent tomorrow. Southerly winds near 10 mph continue tomorrow, then fade tonight.
A three judge federal panel ordered a delay of the June 27 Democratic primary and rejected the statewide numbered seat system for state legislative elections. If lawmakers do not repeal the system, the primary may be moved to September 12. otherwise the party may set a new date after candidate qualification and campaign intervals. The ruling follows a Greenville hearing on a suit by Thomas Broadwater, a Columbia attorney and candidate.
Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny arrived in Calcutta en route to Hanoi amid speculation he seeks a peace role in Vietnam. He told reporters the Vietnam problem should be solved fast and Americans should stop bombing there. Diplomats in Moscow viewed the trip as a possible peace effort with no solid confirmation.
An unnamed informant claims the Aiken County stockade is run like a summer resort with a guard allegedly selling illegal liquor to inmates. He says prisoners who escaped Friday night were drinking, and whiskey was delivered between 8 and 9 p.m. weekly.
Environmental Protection Administrator William D. Ruckelshaus ordered an almost complete ban on DDT nationwide. The ban takes effect December 31, 1972 to allow transition to substitute pesticides. The report also covers a separate prison break in Aiken with bootleg liquor, guard threats, and calls for improved security and training.
A new federal law requires 1.5 million welfare recipients to register for work or training but will have limited impact due to high unemployment and tight budgets. About 140,000 able bodied fathers will auto enroll before July 1 with hundreds of thousands of mothers added as recertifications occur. Exemptions apply to certain caregivers, students, and distant residents. The program seeks 250 million dollars plus 205 million for WIN, funding 8,000 public service jobs and 24,500 training posts, though HEW projects a modest effect given past WIN performance.
South Carolina natives Captain Fred Carver and his wife Betty Jo named to command the Aiken Salvation Army. They arrive June 28 to take over from Captain and Mrs. Thomas Cundiff on leave from the Henderson area.
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