21 Mar 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1974
Page
1
Prices rose 1.3 percent in February led by food and fuel. The Labor Department says consumer prices are 10 percent higher than a year ago, marking the first double figure annual inflation since 1948.
Soviet dissident Pavel Litvinov, a 33 year old chemical engineer and grandson of Maxim Litvinov, arrived in Rome declaring threats of imprisonment in Russia. He travels with his wife and two children, plans a week in Italy, then a U S visit starting April 8 to teach physics at an American college.
President Nixon returns from a two day Texas swing meeting Republican leaders at rallying points and awarding Skylab astronauts. He visited the Lyndon B Johnson Space Center and signed autographs for schoolchildren after a Texas coffee stop.
Cobb County police report 16 year old Kyle Rodgers missing from the Marietta suburb after he left his apartment with his dog to walk. Georgia Tech officials say no word from him or anyone regarding his whereabouts.
Juan D. Peron, ousted in 1955 by rebel generals, is restored to lieutenant general and donates his legally earned back pay to Argentina. The move comes as he leads the country as president.
A tornado with 100 mph winds darkened the sky as it traveled a three mile stretch. Homes in Indian Springs Road area were damaged including the Burgess and Shell properties. Mrs. Hartzog and her young son survived in Augusta after leaving their trailer. Local responders and Civil Defense aided residents amid widespread debris and structural failure.
A heavy storm with winds up to 100 mph swept through Aiken County causing nine damaged mobile homes in Indian Springs Road, Couchton and Belvedere. One minor injury reported. total damage estimate not yet available, potentially over 100000 dollars. A trailer was destroyed off Highway 19 and a house knocked from its foundation. A Langley mobile home overturned, with two occupants escaping a miraculous exit.
The Aiken Jaycees named Frank Galardi an honorary member during the International Friendship Banquet held Tuesday. Naval Commander Dale W. Doss, former POW, will address Aiken High School students at 1 p.m. Monday. Doss served five years as a POW. Thought for today comments on seeking praise over advice.
Aiken County Hospital medical staff chair Dr Don L Pennington stated at the Board of Trustees meeting that a Nov 27 1973 letter opposing Hospital Corporation of America participation remains in effect. The staff has not moved to rescind. HCA has filed a response and the full text outlines concerns about contract terms and facility details.
The Aiken Hunt Meet introduces plastic jumps replacing wood and brush for five races plus an ice bear mule race. Horses must hurdle the fences, not brush through, with materials from Ireland Scotland and New Jersey. Organizers note setup is quick and costs less, hoping to revive steeplechasing at major tracks.
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