23 Mar 1976
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1976
Page
1
Aspen Colorado singer Claudine Longet faces an April 8 court appearance on a possible charge of criminally negligent homicide in the death of ski star Vladimir Spider Sabich. She was released on a $5,000 bond after a 22 minute hearing.
Secretary of State Kissinger warned the United States will not let a Russian military buildup or violated agreements shift the balance of power. In Dallas he defended Ford administration foreign policy while the Senate declined to approve a resolution endorsing detente as a process to ease tension with the Soviet Union.
Colorado may begin abolishing state agencies that cannot justify their existence. A bipartisan bill would terminate any of Colorado's 44 divisions agencies boards or commissions that fail to show it is worth continuing.
The Warren Commission argued internally about omitting a newspaper article that quoted Fidel Castro threatening U S leaders. Wesley J Liebeler recalled a serious dispute after CIA memo called the article a potentially significant lead in Kennedy assassination foreign conspiracy assessments.
Pentagon officials say an Egyptian edict expelling the Russian navy from Alexandria would hinder submarine upkeep in the Mediterranean. U S intelligence notes Sadat could issue the move after repudiating the Soviet treaty last week.
A government report from the National Center for Health Statistics estimates 63.4 million Americans each year were seriously hurt in 1971 and 1972. The report notes one in four chances of injury and outlines common causes and impacts on activity.
Chicago AP reports a clash at the National Association of Broadcasters annual convention over television permissiveness. Mike Shapiro criticizes shows for airing stag party content in living rooms while Ed Weinburger defends The Mary Tyler Moore Show and similar programs as reflective of real life guiding viewer opinions.
Aiken Chamber of Commerce notes eight tickets released for Saturday's Triple Crown Ball after cancellations. Tickets cost 15 dollars per couple and are available through the Chamber.
Ai ken County Public Service Authority chairman William J. Mottel downplayed legality concerns raised by officials and candidates. He cited counsel and Charleston bond attorneys saying no problem, even as a circuit court questioned the PSA’s validity and the matter awaits Supreme Court review.
BCBS of South Carolina warns Aiken County via certified letter that failure to submit the FY 74 75 medicare cost report for the former Aiken County Hospital could trigger a lawsuit and GAO action. Interim overpayments totaling 954 558 78 may be pursued with interest if court action ensues.
County Attorney John Henry Williams has decided to stay on with the county after resigning March 16. He said he will work for the county until further notice, noting the move involved county problems rather than personal issues. The resignation came during a Board of Commissioners meeting amid disputes over the Aiken County Public Service Authority and potential legal challenges to its creation. The Supreme Court is poised to rule on the 1973 act’s validity which could shift authority to a 1974 county ordinance and possibly place the $31 million Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Project back under county responsibility.
Aiken County Board of Commissioners faced sharp criticism from Aiken City Council over withholding road paving funds for North Augusta and Aiken. The council drafted a letter demanding reconsideration. Mayor H Odell Weeks called the action disgraceful and unfair as City Manager Roland Windham emphasized reliance on county allocations from the gas tax. Windham noted $60,000 previously granted annually when the delegation controlled the county.
Sylvia W. Westerdahl former assistant public defender announced her candidacy for 2nd Circuit Solicitor covering Aiken Barnwell and Bamberg Counties. Incumbent C LaVaun Fox will not seek re election. She said justice must be equal for all and victims and defendants have rights.
The county reports 21 Democrats set for the June 8 primary with filing extended by 30 minutes for Laurie Livingston in District 8 No 5. Aiken County Democratic Party Chair Betty Royal said Livingston called 10 minutes before noon, delaying the deadline and prompting an impolite door remark.
Forecast calls for continued warm weather in the Aiken area with a high near 80 tomorrow. Temperatures stay warm through Saturday with little chance of rain. Tonight will see a dip with lows in the 40s.
The sixth annual Aiken Sulky Harness Races will feature green horses in seven races starting at 2 pm at the Aiken Mile Track on Banks Mill Road. Two year-olds and three year-olds compete as trainers seek early exposure for trotters and pacers ahead of later tracks. The Buck Minniear Memorial will highlight the final race.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.