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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1972
Page
1
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird said the Moscow arms agreement risks national security unless there is continued support for an adequate defense budget. He spoke as tensions over defense funding and strategic weapons policies persisted.
London reports China has closed southern ports to Soviet ships carrying war supplies for North Vietnam while permitting other Communist nations to land aid. Beijing cites risk to new US ties after Nixon mining North Vietnamese ports. Moscow envoys claim China seeks a more flexible international policy.
Two Chicago papers report four to five officers may face indictments in a series of drug connected killings. Authorities probe local and federal links as bodies of at least six Black men are recovered from city waterways over several months. The Sun Times cites ongoing investigations. the Tribune says FBI views five officers as principal suspects in an execution ring.
The United Nations Security Council nears agreement on measures against plane hijacking as airlines resume regular schedules after a worldwide pilot strike that failed to shut down major American carriers. Marines near Bien Hoa report heavy fighting and the last American unit readies to return home. Senator George McGovern seeks 200 delegates to move closer to the Democratic nomination.
Senate leaders pressed for passage of a revised 2.9 billion child development bill to fund the largest federal day care program and expand services for families with working mothers.
The Aiken County Grand Jury met for two hours last night with foreman Gene Seigler and secretary Helen Moody declining to comment on who called the meeting. James Coffey and other jurors reported mixed notices of the meeting, while Seigler denied talking to the Aiken Standard and said no further meetings were planned.
Apalachicola Florida hurricane Agnes raged from Cuba to the Panhandle leaving 18 dead and 100 injured. The storm caused widespread damage across the Panhandle and South Georgia with uprooted homes, washed roads, and power outages. In St Petersburg and Pinellas County floodwaters and snakes added to the hazards as twisters hit Okeechobee mobile home parks and Brevard County.
A steady rain since Monday has dropped 2.65 inches, aiding soybeans and soil prep while sparing much damage. Aiken County Agent J H Evans notes good crop prospects and minimal harm, though a few corn may be blown down and some grain harvests slowed. City Manager Roland Windham adds minor tree limb damage from weakened branches.
Republican Wade M Brodie urged county wide planning and zoning at a North Augusta rally for Commissioner Seats No 5 and 7 and again at a VEP benefit in Aiken. He touted twelve years in banking and called county government big business needing experienced leaders. Marion McGowan criticized a $5 rental fee for county voting machines used in primaries.
Nearly 200000 acres around Savannah River Plant in Aiken are named the nations first Environmental Research Park by the Atomic Energy Commission. The designation opens the site to scientists from government, universities and private foundations as a protected outdoor laboratory for long term ecological studies and pollution impact experiments.
Senator Gilbert McMillan says he will recall from the state Senate a proposed Valley Authority bill designed to empower oversight of Horse Creek cleanup. He cited objectionable features and after a Langley meeting of water district reps and advice from taxation and bonding groups. The measure, co sponsored by Senator Michael Laughlin, faced deadline pressure from EPA and PCA for designating a cleanup agency.
Aiken's Paramed operation will launch July 1 despite radio equipment not arriving on time. General Electric radios may be delayed into August as the firm closes for vacation, forcing options like using backup systems or other local providers.
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