17 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1970
Page
1
Entries are in and the wait begins for the Stumper results with a $110 prize. Time will tell if readers guessed right while headlines mention social upheaval riots in schools pollution and debates on evolution and education.
Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, 34, who was bumped from Apollo 13 over measles exposure, obtained a marriage license in San Antonio to wed Elizabeth Bailey of California. He is on leave from the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston and kept plans private.
The Navy investigates hypnosis to erase secrets from prisoners and to assess its use by enemies for brainwashing. Seven years into the program at the University of Pennsylvania, costing about 30000 dollars annually, Dr. Martin T. Orne reports findings in Naval Research Reviews. The search covers pain relief, endurance, and selecting personnel for harsh conditions.
Swkiivee Sililuyeva Peters and husband William Wesley Peters plan a cross country car journey starting from San Francisco to Spring Green. The move accompanies shifting Taliesin West summer activities to Taliesin East in Spring Green Wisconsin.
La raine Stephens a 25 year old Bracken's World co star and producer Da vid Gerber 41 wed secretly Friday at the University of the Pacific in Stockton California. They honeymoon in Ireland and Gerber known for Nanny and the Professor. Stephens' first marriage. Gerber's second.
Pinole California moves to curb rattlesnakes with a U shaped wire mesh barrier two feet high sunk a foot in the ground. At the base of a hill near a street once used by snakes, snake traps will be set every 100 feet. Captured snakes will be killed and harmless ones released.
The General Services Administration revises the FBI headquarters cost to 102.5 million dollars, up from 97.2 million. The 11 story building, due for completion in 1973-74, sits as a costly symbol with a visible hole at the site. The Rayburn House Office Building remains the next priciest at about 87 million.
Mrs. Heyerdahl said Thor Heyerdahl’s papyrus craft Rail had logged steady progress on the voyage from Safi Morocco toward Central America. The boat stood about 1659 miles from its Moroccan launch as an international crew seeks to prove ancient Egyptians could reach America by papyrus sail.
Columbia AP reports state prosecutor John Foard proposes a grand jury investigation to reform USC amid campus clashes involving National Guardsmen and police. He targets events preceding two riot nights and the Kent State era protests, while a federal suit seeks to block riot charges against 36 defendants.
A regional council for Comprehensive Health Planning began in the Chamber of Commerce office in Aiken to improve health services across six counties. Of 41 representatives, 29 attended. Aiken led with 18 appointees, Allendale two, Bamberg three, Barnwell two, Calhoun three, and Orangeburg 13. Members include doctors, hospital administrators, housewives, farmers and health-agency directors. The group will assess regional health needs and the impact of new services.
Communist troops seized the hotel and central market in Kompong Chhnang severing the road link from Phnom Penh to northwest Cambodia. A military spokesman said other provincial capitals faced heavy pressure as Thai reserves reportedly move to support defenses around Phnom Penh and Siem Reap Angkor.
Israeli commandos conducted a deep raid into Syria, reaching 70 miles inside and striking near Damascus. Damascus Radio reported two Syrians killed and five wounded, while Israel cited retaliation for alleged Syrian aggression as three Israelis were killed and 15 wounded in recent attacks.
Nancy K. Chambers declines comment on local inquiries into the Supreme Court ruling redefining conscientious objection. Col. William Morris notes minimal state inquiries about new guidelines, while Curtis Tarr says only a few may escape the draft under the rulings, with college graduates in philosophy and religion most likely to qualify.
Aiken County Chapter appeals for blankets sweaters jackets raincoats and tents to aid Peruvian quake victims as winter begins. The drive seeks 150 personal comfort kits priced about 2.50 each and donations may be sent or dropped at 267 Laurens St. Aiken.
Dr Feltham S James former superintendent of the Lake City District South Carolina Conference is appointed pastor of St Johns United Methodist Church in Aiken arriving with wife Dessie Saylor. He is a Duke and Wofford alumnus with a long Methodist career including campaign leadership and education boards.
City police seek an armed robber who held up the Minit Saver Store on York Street Monday night. A white male, 22 to 25, brown hair, slender build, 160 pounds in a dark green suit entered at 10:30 p.m. and struck the manager Mandy Dubose, fleeing with about 400 dollars.
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