17 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
1
Robert F. Kudak, 29, told Senate investigators a theft ring stole $100 million in government documents and top secret plans found in mail pouches. He admitted reading some papers out of curiosity but said he burned or floated them away and never sold them.
South Vietnamese marines repelled an assault by up to 400 North Vietnamese troops near Khe Sanh as U.S. gunships and artillery supported the defense. The clash left 63 NVA and nine marines dead, with 200 more marines rushed to the scene during the dawn attack.
Gov Ronald Reagan says he will continue cattle farming as long as affordable not as a tax shelter. He denies using cattle investments for tax shelter and notes he owed no California state income tax last year. He is reported as a client of Oppenheimer Industries, a cattle management firm offering services to those who can benefit from tax incentives.
Heriberto Salazar, 45, a leftist wanted for the murder of former Chilean vice president Edmundo Perez Zujovic, strapped with homemade grenades and machine guns two detectives at their headquarters, then detonated his explosives injuring a third officer. Police say he was part of the Organized Vanguard of the People, alongside Ronald Rivera Calderon and Arturo Rivera Calderon, with Calderon killed by police and Arturo committing suicide.
AFL-CIO President George Meany endorsed a $250 million federal loan guarantee to keep Lockheed Aircraft solvent, saying underwriting would preserve jobs. The federation warned about about 45,700 potential job losses across at least 35 states if the bailout failed.
In Wyoming an Interior Department probe alleges that ranch hands have been shooting at eagles from aircraft. A life and game investigator says the deaths of Bald and Golden eagles led to the investigation and possible charges.
The United States and Japan signed a treaty restoring Okinawa to Japanese sovereignty after 27 years of postwar occupation while keeping 88 U.S. base facilities on the island.
The Aiken Recreation Department released architect plans for a 7.9 acre Eustis Park Neighborhood Park and Playground in western Aiken. City funds, a $23,158 investment, and a matching federal Land and Water Conservation Act grant back the project slated for completion in three phases by year end. Phase one includes grading water lines parking basketball tennis shuffleboard horseshoes a cement multipurpose court and a multi use field with later walkways picnic facilities and a community center planned.
Aiken County faces a tight 1971-72 budget with an estimated 2.1 million. Sen. Gilbert E. McMillan says income is not overly optimistic. Three mills from the bond account fund the 158000 hike, with 200000 moved to general funds to cover operations until October.
William D. Leeke, 38, director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections since 1968, was named president elect at the Southern States Correctional Association convention. The 15-state group announced the selection in its annual meeting.
In a November 1972 referendum proposal, Aiken County would elect magistrates from Democrat Republican and Independent candidates in general elections. The winner would be commissioned without gubernatorial or senatorial confirmation. House members Rep. Julian Dunbar and Rep. Zack Fulmer sponsored the measure amid debate over current appointments and the reduced number of magistrates from 13 to eight. The proposal could remove Senate influence on appointments, pending approval. The delegation also introduced bills to create two precincts from six and expand city police jurisdiction over city property outside limits, including water works and baseball fields previously troubled by vandalism.
Close but no winner in the Stumper with 630.00 pot. next draw aims for 640.00. Standard Stumper entries total 1,160 this week with several near misses listed: Leona Anderson 629 Sumter St Aiken Emma J McElmurray 1010 Barnwell Ave Aiken Mrs E Savage P O Box 6451 N Augusta.
General Assembly proposes an amendment adding a proviso to Article V Section 20. In Aiken County magistrates would be elected in the general election before the expiration of the current term. The text indicates continuation on the next page.
President Nixon mobilizes presidential prestige for a four front national offensive against narcotics. He plans a congressional message seeking funding for anti drug trade efforts and rehab programs and proposes a White House Office of Drug Abuse Prevention to boost research and education.
The New York Times faces a 10 a.m. hearing in federal court on Thursday as the government seeks access to secret Pentagon records underlying its Vietnam War reports. Judge Murray Gurfein denied a prior request to seize the papers, while the Times insists First Amendment protections shield confidential sources.
President Nixon greeted officers and five original WHNPA members at the White House event. He agreed to take a group photo with a borrowed camera, standing beside WHNPA president George Tames.
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