28 Jun 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1974
Page
1
The U S Justice Department gave no objection to South Carolina’s reapportionment plan paving the way for the July 16 primaries. The plan creates 124 single member districts with roughly 21 000 residents each, shifting representation from county lines to district boundaries.
Rain stalls first concentrated probe of earth atmosphere at Wallops Island as scientists pursue 54 research rockets. Officials eye a Sunday deadline and may attempt launches over the next two days despite weather, even without ground optical sites.
Federal energy chief John Sawhill said the government may fail to meet its 1980 target for developing the atomic breeder reactor. The program has faced delays and cost overruns and is under review as officials seek to determine if the 1980 goal remains possible.
The House rejected an attempt to bar federal funds for abortion or abortion research while approving the overall bill 349 to 43. It allocates 29.5 billion to HEW, 3.4 billion to Labor, and 260 million to nine related agencies and boards. An added 300 million for 40,000 public service jobs was approved, bringing the amended section to 970 million for 144,000 jobs.
In Atlanta on Thursday several hundred jubilant black demonstrators completed a commemorative procession through downtown after a torrential rain. Mayor Maynard Jackson had issued a last minute order permitting the march to proceed to prevent a clash with riot police.
Iran and France announced a trade pact during the Shah’s Paris visit. The accord includes five nuclear power plants generating 5,000 megawatts, oil prepayment to the Bank of France, and French services for Tehran subway, railway electrification, ports, airports, and manufacturing studies.
The Robert M. Radford family of Aiken built a home on Crooked Island in the Bahamas and now enjoys clear water beaches with no litter. Read the Aiken County Today page for details on their project.
The piece blends political life notes with quirky local items. It mentions Butler Derrick and Burrel Whitley, a pond area near a water moccasin encounter, a Living 10 Most Wanted List, and remarks on Louie Alvanos appetite. It also notes a white flag planted at Heritage Square by neighbor Mrs. John R. Jones amid construction noise.
In Moscow Nixon and Brezhnev announce three agreements on cooperation in artificial heart research and development, housing criteria for quake and extreme climates, and broad energy research. They will exchange models and publish joint results while warning that much work remains.
A tentative three year labor contract was reached after 24 hours of talks between Owens Corning Fiberglas officials and Teamsters Local 86. Balloting on approval will be at the Union Hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday July 2, with ratification triggering immediate operation start.
Residents chase a 100 degree hit in Aiken with a prize pool led by at least 100 for the exact day hour and minute. Farmers and Merchants Bank and local outlets back the contest as forecasts show mid 80s and cloud cover for the next days.
Aiken County Board of Commissioners face calls from residents fearing annexation by the city of Aiken. The dispute centers on Kalmia Hill North where zoning petitions and extraterritorial jurisdiction spark a stalemate between the county and city. The board insists annexation decisions should rest with residents and municipal government, not the county.
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