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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
1
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts variable clouds with a 70 percent chance of rain this afternoon through tomorrow morning. By Friday afternoon the rain chance drops to 30 percent. Small craft warnings stay in effect on the lakes tonight. Lows tonight mid 50s to near 60. highs tomorrow in the lower 70s.
The Senate approved a 23 billion higher education bill with 1.5 billion for desegregation and mild antibusing limits by an 88 to 6 vote. A conference committee will seek common ground on busing and funding formulas for colleges and districts.
Speculation grows that Northern Ireland Protestant extremists may retaliate for Catholic guerrilla killings. An opposition MP cites a soft backlash with the wounding of two Catholics and a hotel bombing during a Catholic gathering. officials see no sign yet of organized action.
US forces report a probable destruction of a North Vietnamese MIG21 after a supersonic jet duel near the Laotian border. Two Air Force pilots say a missile exploded a MIG and radar data supports a possible kill, a potential third MIG21 downed since January 19.
A jury found Paul E. Gilly guilty of three counts of first degree murder in the slayings of United Mine Workers official Joseph A Jock Yablonski his wife and daughter. Jurors deliberated five hours before a unanimous verdict and returned for sentencing potentially carrying the death penalty.
French Finance Ministry reports customs agents seized 937 pounds of pure heroin aboard the Caprice des Temps at Marseille. Boarded Feb 29, search began and drug found this morning. Suspicion grew after Marcel Boucan, 57, former ship captain tied to cigarette smuggling, bought the shrimp boat though lacking fishing experience.
Six local applicants in Aiken County receive a $2200 federal grant to train leaders in drug education under the Help Communities Help Themselves program. The effort targets high school students amid rising marijuana and LSD use, with regional sessions guiding community prevention work upon return.
The thirtieth annual thoroughbred races at Aiken Training Track. second annual trotters and pacers program. sixth annual Aiken Hunt Meet. Events include harness racing, turf courses, and hurdle races. Beneficiaries include the Aiken Cancer Society and Aiken County Hospital.
Readers submit entries for this week s Stumper. none won the 340 prize. Aiken s Triple Crown kicks off Saturday with the first event, and extra puzzle copies are available at 124 Rutland Drive. The Stumper appears on Page 10 of tomorrow s Aiken Standard.
President Nixon studies a range of options to blunt court-ordered busing for racial balance in schools. He gathers pros and cons from aides and Cabinet advisers after returning from China, considering constitutional amendment or increased federal intervention in court cases.
Aiken grocers argue about fixed milk prices with local managers supporting and opposing the Dairy Commission's controls. Dis Muke of Bi Lo condemns fixed pricing, citing better business in Georgia, while others like Don Fulmer of Piggly Wiggly and Ralph Day of A&P express varying acceptance or indifference.
Maj. Dean R. Larsen commander of the 861st Aiken Radar Squadron said no cutbacks are planned for his unit amid nationwide military reductions. Larsen noted personnel totaling 115 will be maintained unless orders come from Ft. Lee Virginia. Senator Strom Thurmond said he has no word of planned cuts affecting the base.
The South Carolina House killed a proposal to directly elect magistrates by attaching it to a constitutional amendment. Magistrates now serve via governor appointment with Senate consent, and advisory elections are non binding. Local magistrates favored direct election, while opponents urged leaving appointment to the General Assembly.
GW Long says the 600000 Rutland Drive paving project on the northwest Aiken bypass will take over three months to finish due to soil moisture. Weather delays and a high water table hinder asphalt laying as crews prepare the clay and sand base for paving from US 1 west of Aiken to Highway 215 east of town.
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