12 Mar 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1974
Page
1
An 18 year old Japanese hijacked a Japan Air Lines jumbo jet with 425 others to stay, but was captured seven hours later by police bringing food on board. He carried a black bag and claimed the motive was to do earth research while unarmed.
In Leeds a coal miner smiles as the long miners strike ends and Britain resumes a normal work week. Queen Elizabeth II opens Parliament announcing the new Labour government will prioritize tackling economic difficulties.
Al Ahram reports Saudi Arabia supports resuming oil shipments to the United States. President Anwar Sadat met with oil ministers of Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Abu Dhabi and Bahrain to discuss all aspects of oil policy and move toward ending the boycott.
King Hussein of Jordan arrives in Washington to present a military shopping list led by Hawk surface to air missiles and to seek higher military aid. He plans talks with President Nixon and Secretary Kissinger, revisiting Jordan's demand for a sizable Israeli withdrawal from the Jordan Valley.
Randolph A Hearst pledges to meet the Symbionese Liberation Army demand for 70 dollars in food for each Bay Area resident and to pursue a televised news conference for two SLA members as part of negotiations over Patricia Hearst's kidnapping. He concedes his initial long term giveaway plan was a mistake.
The House Judiciary Committee sought 42 presidential conversation tapes not six according to White House analysis. John Doar requested access to all files of four Watergate aides to Nixon. The panel released the White House refusal text last Thursday.
Dr Michael Ramsey announced his intention to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury effective November 15. The 69 year old spiritual head has held the post since 1961 and his successor will be appointed on the prime minister's advice.
The Aiken County Hospital asks for current magazines to brighten patient stays and invites donations at the front desk. The Aiken Jaycees offer advance tickets for the Aiken Trials. contact any Jaycee to buy. Thought for today quotes a reflection on aging.
Horse trainers finalize entries for the 32nd Aiken Trials as novice and older horses prepare for a debut. Stock includes Raspberry Ice Dr. Fager Jacinto Hawaii Stage Door Johnny Hail to Reason Northern Dancer Tom Rolfe Damascus. Picnickers plan large picnic two hours before 2 p.m. post with Triple Crown mugs selling for $10.
The Aiken Standard publishes its fourth annual Horse Edition titled Where The Horse Is King. It covers the local horse industry from ponies to thoroughbreds and is edited by Emily L. Bull the acting news editor.
Aiken City Council approved letting Aiken County Shriners use Citizens Field and parts of Old Aiken Airport for an Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration with a $200 deposit, $50 rent, and a guarantee to return the area to its original condition. The FMC Manufacturing Plant in the Industrial Park was greenlit to produce lawn and garden equipment. The council also approved Doll House renovations at Hopelands Garden with a formal agreement for scope, and Traffic activated signals at Whiskey Road Dupree Place to handle expected opening traffic for Hopelands and nearby residences.
Aiken County's new indigent patient program started February 1 but faces classification and payment approval issues. After a 24 hour session, the Board of Commissioners will meet with Richard T. Poore to craft guidelines. A plan to address hospital payment for indigent care will be presented at tonight's public meeting.
The National Weather Service in Columbia reported Sunday set a 90 degree day as the weekend broke records for early year heat. Forecaster John Purvis warned of frost risk later, while Aiken County sees cloudy mild weather with showers ending tomorrow and a 60 high today. The piece also covers a local meeting on indigent care payments at Aiken County Hospital, the Social Services Department, and the County Board of Commissioners, citing a lack of payment approvals and the need for clearer guidelines as the hospital faced about 26000 dollars in patient costs under the new plan.
Lowe's Companies Inc announced a new 42 000 square foot store to be built on the Northwest By-Pass across from K Mart in Aiken. The six acre site fronts 350 feet by the by pass with anchor tenancy for a shopping center and future adjacent stores. The project involves Younts Gunter Developers Pendleton Development Co and C F Halstead Construction Co with Palmetto Federal Savings and Southern Mortgage providing financing.
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