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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon announced a two month withdrawal of 10,000 U S troops from South Vietnam and ordered that only volunteer draftees be sent there in the future. The move lowers authorized U S forces to 39 000 by September 1 with an expected summer pace of 5 000 a month versus 10 000 in May and June.
Senate Democrats push a 20 percent Social Security increase as an amendment to the debt ceiling bill. Sen. Frank Church says the measure is in final form and ready to offer when the bill reaches the Senate, likely Thursday. The House passed the debt limit measure 211 to 168, and leaders plan to route the Senate amendment back to the House.
Supporters of Senator George McGovern mount a large campaign to block a California credentials challenge that could trim his convention delegates. A credentials examiner ruled California did not violate reform rules, and the full committee will hear the case.
More than 10,000 South Vietnamese marines and paratroopers crossed the My Chanh river as the government launched its first effort to retake Quang Tri Province. The front ran about 10 miles from the South China Sea to the foothills west of Highway 1.
A bill prohibiting cheap handguns called Saturday Night Specials advances after Senate Judiciary Committee approval. Senator Philip Hart vows to push for a broader ban on all handgun ownership and sale in the Senate.
Lee Metcalf accuses many of the nation’s largest banks of holding large hidden blocks of stock and controlling interests in major U S corporations. He says banks are hard to identify as nominees or street names obscure ownership and provide no easy translations.
Det. Don Bivens says three Aiken youths were arrested after a stakeout of a U-Haul trailer uncovered the county s largest marijuana confiscation valued at about 30000. Keith Lamar Cato, 20, faces possession and delinquency charges with a July 10 grand jury appearance. two teens were released to their parents.
Indications point to an active 1973 Triple Crown in Aiken with plans for the Aiken Trials Harness Races Steeplechase and a possible Lancing Tournament. Committee chair Robert S. Perry Jr. and member Jo Ann Price say dates aren’t fixed but expect dances, a fashion show and golf event details to follow. Proceeds support local projects including Happy Day Camp Camp Hope and Golf for Children while the Harness Races benefit the American Cancer Society.
The Aiken County Board of Education awaits approval from the Legislative Delegation on an additional 18.8 mill tax hike for school purposes. District Superintendent Dr. G T Myers said no decision had been received yet. The board planned final budget talks Thursday if the delegation acts in time, with the budget to be made public at the July 11 meeting. Rep. Marshall Cain said the delegation hopes to decide today.
The Aiken Area Council on Aging Inc will open a staffed office July 1 after receiving a 13950 grant from the South Carolina Commission on Aging. A director and secretary will be hired, with the office at the Strom Thurmond Community Center serving 7962 residents over age 65. The council will meet in executive session to appoint staff.
India and Pakistan hardened positions ahead of the daybreak talks between Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Indian spokesmen said 91,000 Pakistani POWs in India would not return until Bhutto recognizes the cease fire line in Kashmir as an international boundary and Bangladesh as an independent nation.
A fire blamed on a lightning strike damaged the attic of a two story wood frame house at 468 Whiskey Rd in Aiken last night around 10 30 p m The owner was E A Rachal Public Safety Director J C Busbee reported considerable fire and smoke damage though rain earlier helped limit flooding Two trees fell on Union St and Dibble Rd Ext due to high winds Power failures interrupted service for 15 to 35 minutes in Kalmia Hills and Heart of Aiken Motel area Aiken Police barricades were placed at York and Chesterfield streets and more rain was forecast for today through Sunday with temperatures in the mid 80s to around 90. A separate hit and run investigation and a tape player theft were also noted with minor damages and ongoing sheriff investigations.
Three Aiken County landfills face on site review today by a state Board of Health official to verify compliance with state standards ahead of a July 1 deadline for closing all open dumps. Final reports and PCA review will determine certification pending site inspections.
Aiken County Board of Registration plans another round of field registration starting July 17 to enroll more voters in North Augusta Belvedere Jackson Wagener and Beech Island. The primary date uncertainty may affect 30 day registration rules and eligibility.
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