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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
1
The Standard Stumper offers a $500 prize for the clever entrant. Entries must reach the office by noon Wednesday to be eligible. Extra copies of the Stumper are available at the Aiken Standard, 124 Rutland Drive.
China announced its second space satellite was launched on March 3 with an orbit of 106 minutes duration. The 487 pound craft reportedly sent back scientific data between March 3 and 15 at frequencies 20.009 and 19.995 megacycles and remains on planned mission.
The Baptist junior college with under 300 students will hold its final academic session. Trustees propose the Georgia Baptist Convention assume assets and liabilities and create the Norman Baptist Assembly to train church workers.
New York AP Harris Poll finds 28 percent of 1 620 families sample believed Nixon could inspire confidence in the White House, down 8 percent from last month and 33 percent from April 1969. Another Monday poll shows Nixon ahead of all major Democrats for 1972.
An unknown killer calling himself Zodiac says his murders total 17 since 1966 in a letter to the Los Angeles Times. The note claims the Riverside City College coed stabbing five years earlier and was mailed from Pleasanton near San Francisco. Police link him to five Bay Area slayings since July 1968. handwriting expert confirms similarities.
Sen George S McGovern says he can carry the South in 1972 because Southerners admire blunt speakers on the issues He would consider a Negro or a woman as a vice presidential running mate He cites farmers small business owners Vietnam war opponents and conservationists as his strongest supporters
Three of four Madison County jail escapees were recaptured after a pursuit in DANIELSVILLE Georgia. In the gunfire one inmate Roger Rice was wounded and hospitalized in serious condition. Johnny Morris and Henry Drake were also caught. Jimmy Humman remains at large.
Donald Pack, a black candidate for Chickasaw County sheriff, received a suspended fine after pleading no contest to assault and disturbing the peace. He was arrested March 6 along with three men after a cafe disturbance in Orolona, Mississippi.
Four Republican candidates enter North Augusta City Council races before the 6 p.m. deadline, including William L. Mottel and Thomas Green. Incumbent mayor Cecil Collins will not seek reelection, leaving several seats open and a special election likely to fill a vacancy caused by Ray Walters running for mayor.
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Charles S. Bird Jr announces 43 entries for the Fifth Renewal AIken Hunt Meet sponsored by the Aiken Steeplechase Association. Races include Hitchcock maiden race, Savannah Plate, Green Tree Plate, Imperial Cup, William K Laughlin Cup, and Aiken Turf Trial. Net proceeds go to Aiken County Hospital.
South Vietnamese troops withdrew from Firebase Lolo nine miles southeast of Sepone under heavy North Vietnamese fire. About 1,500 men of the 1st Infantry Division pulled back to Landing Zone Brown after spiking artillery. U.S. B 52s bombed the area. Saigon officials denied the withdrawal, while military sources suggested a North Vietnamese buildup prompted the retreat and foreshadowed a rear guard action along Route 914.
The S C Electric and Gas Co is ordered to show cause at a March 29 hearing in Bamberg why it should not be restrained from building an electrical substation in the Westmont area. Circuit Judge John Grimbal signed the order. The case will be heard by Circuit Judge Julian Ness. The substation is under construction at Gregg Avenue Seneca Avenue and Trolley Line Drive, with residents claiming it will lower property values and be a nuisance. The company says the substation is needed to meet area power demands.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce and the State Chamber endorse a one cent per gallon gasoline tax hike from seven to eight cents. Senators Gilbert E. McMillan and Michael Laughlin co sponsor the bill, aiming to double Aiken County road construction funds. President Wade Brodie cites three reasons for support emphasizing transport impact, urban health, and faster rights of way acquisitions. Part of the revenue would fund the highway program and perimeter highway studies for areas including Aiken and North Augusta.
The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit Aiken tomorrow at the Aiken Municipal Auditorium from 3 to 9 p.m. Donors are encouraged to give blood during the extended afternoon to evening hours.
The Town of Salley was awarded a $1000 grant from the Justice Department to improve prosecution and court facilities. Mayor Jack Able announced renovations to the current court building, with matching funds typical under the Omnibus Crime Bill. The Lower Savannah Planning and Development Commission assisted in preparing the application.
Emily L. Bull named women's page editor by E. J. Oyler at the Aiken Standard. Bull joined as secretary in 1968 and previously served as national advertising representative. She is wife of Harcourt Bull III, a DuPont research engineer, with two children.
A-4 Phantom jet crash near Atlantic killed two Marines from Marine Air Station Cherry Point. Identified as 1st Lt. John M. Halas 23 of Danbury Connecticut the pilot and 1st Lt. Joseh L. Jane 26 of Havelock North Carolina the radar intercept officer.
A gusty cold front lashed South Carolina with tornadoes hail and thunderstorms. A trailer north of Aiken near the Aiken Air Base was demolished by 60 mph winds. owner Jerry Metts was preparing to marry in two weeks.
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