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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
1
Pound sterling was floated free today to seek a new exchange rate without government support, triggering confusion in European money markets. A run on the U S dollar pushed gold above $2 an ounce as the British Treasury halted London FX trading until Tuesday and Frankfurt saw the dollar at 3.15 marks before its market closed.
President Nixon says he will announce today whether to sign or veto a $21.3 billion education bill. He describes antibusing provisions as vague and ambiguous.
President Nixon said he is considering a temporary lifting of quotas to slow rising food prices while keeping the option of tougher controls. He has directed a study on how lifting quotas would affect meat supply and noted the move may take time to show results.
North Vietnamese troops launched fresh attacks along northern South Vietnam lines as B52 missions dropped about 2,500 tons of bombs in the area. The large airstrikes marked the heaviest U.S. bombardment to date.
A Supreme Court ruling allows labor unions to collect member dues and use the money for congressional and presidential campaign contributions, a victory celebrated by CIO officials in Washington.
Washington AP George McGovern, believed by aides to be the Democratic nominee, schedules a six state tour through the South to build support for his campaign against President Nixon. Frank Mankiewicz said the plan reflects a campaign against Nixon.
Washington AP reports that after two weeks of nationwide grassroots sampling, Democratic platform writers begin shaping the policy agenda aimed at recapturing the White House. The effort follows survey results from various regions as party leaders seek cohesive priorities for the campaign.
The Senate is expected to back the House in approving a plan to share about 30 billion with states and local governments over five years. However Gena may delay action until after the political conventions.
Aiken City Council will decide Monday night on rezoning a five acre tract at Crosland Park from R1A to R2A for a $900,000 all electric apartment complex with 1 2 and 3 bedroom units. Owner Clifton L Boyd and a Columbia developer presented plans. residents oppose and petitions may trigger a state voting requirement.
The forecast calls for sunny and mild weather today and Saturday with highs in the 70s inland and mid 80s along the coast. Gusts to 15 mph and small craft warnings on the lakes. Sunday through Tuesday turn partly cloudy and warm with scattered showers Monday and Tuesday. Lows in the 60s and highs in the 80s.
Major flood warnings were issued for the Ohio Allegheny and Monongahela rivers as Agnes stalled and dumped more rain across Pennsylvania and New York. National Guard units aided evacuations in Harrisburg Elmira and other flood threatened cities. Death toll and missing numbers climbed as weather service warned of rising rivers and potential disaster.
After six weeks of closed door sessions the Aiken County Delegation finalizes a $3,062,748 budget up $961,914 from last year with no tax rate increases. Only potential changes include a minor amendment to the tax assessor allocation and a transition plan for road commissioners to a seven member board. Budget details note large increases for the hospital and county technical education program alongside cuts in county government operations and civil defense.
About 20 EMT students will train Monday at Atomic Wrecking Co for extrication from entrapment. They will practice breaking windshields roofs and on scene patient care before transport. Local doctors and Aiken County Hospital will provide clinical components and 10 hours of in hospital training.
As signatures rise daily, 1 919 freeholders have signed petitions asking for an election on a 1 600 000 bond. Four projects would appear: storm drainage, public works facility, public safety building, and a multi purpose activities building. Citizens may pick up or request petition cards at the municipal building or by contacting the city manager's office.
Washington AP reports a 20 percent across the board rise in Social Security benefits appears headed for congressional approval by the end of next week.
The article explains South Carolina grand juries with 18 members and 12 needed for indictments. It covers qualifications, term limits, and selection by clerk of court with 12 drawn jurors, foreman appointment methods, and lists current Aiken County jurors led by foreman Gene M. Seigler. It notes the jury’s subpoena power and annual reporting duties.
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