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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1973
Page
3
State Sen. Dewey Wise proposes a waiting period between handgun purchase steps amid warnings that South Carolina is becoming a Mecca for handgun sales. He notes people travel to buy handguns easily in the state. Minor power struggles in oil-rich regions are also alluded to.
Residents in Cleveland Community recount Clyde Ogle, 53, being shot by a Highway Patrolman after Ogle killed the trooper’s colleague during an arrest for drunkenness. A storekeeper called him a “nicer customer” and a woman recalled his calm, while others noted he never drank around them.
U.S. Representative Floyd Spence of South Carolina criticizes reliance on foreign fuel sources and warns against potential risks to national security and energy independence. He argues for stronger domestic production and resilience.
Chairman Don Fowler of the South Carolina Democratic Party says candidates for public office are a cut above most people because they care enough to run.
William M. Monk Shand, a brewer lobbyist, warned that a pending South Carolina bill granting exclusive territorial rights to distributors could wreck a beer brand in two to three months, highlighting potential market impact.
Five shotguns and a .22 rifle are listed as seized along with a pistol held by a magistrate. Solicitor John Foard of Columbia secured a state circuit court judge’s order directing the four Jackson brothers and their families from Blythewood to stop feuding and surrender their firearms.
Graniteville's Leavelle McCampbell High School was among top winners in the CSRA Science Fair with her glow discharge project receiving Army NASA and Navy special awards. Other local winners include Rick James and Richard Cundrey from St Marys and Wallace Shealy from St Angela, earning third place in junior division.
The Belvedere- North Augusta Rescue unit will hold a 7 30 p m meeting at the Belvedere Fire House. All interested persons are asked to attend. Donations are requested and checks may be made to the Belvedere- NA Rescue Squad in care of Commander John Harris 455 Edisto Drive Belvedere 29841.
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