27 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1975
Page
1
The Commerce Department reports February foreign trade data showing total imports fell 18.2 percent while exports dropped 6.6 percent, yielding the United States its largest monthly surplus on record. Government figures were released today in Washington.
Congress goes on a 10 day Easter recess without acts on President Ford's urgent January requests for more military aid for Cambodia and South Vietnam. Kissinger argued the core issue is whether withholding aid destroys an ally and undermines confidence among friends globally.
A stalled emergency farm aid bill advances to a House Senate conference amid fears of a Ford veto. The Agriculture Department says the proposed dairy price supports could lift milk prices by about 10 cents per gallon within a year, challenging free market goals. Secretary Earl L. Butz would recommend veto if compromise preserves high support levels.
The Nixon Ford era tax cut bill would repeal the oil depletion allowance for major producers, adding about 1.7 billion dollars a year to federal revenue. Public price impact disputed with estimates from defenders of a 10 cent per gallon rise versus under two cents from repeal proponents. The measure, approved by Congress, moves to President Ford for signature with individuals set for tax relief while big oil pays more.
A tornado killed a child in Lefors Texas Panhandle and damaged the oil town as about 45 people were injured there. Elk City Oklahoma suffered an eight to ten mile swath of destruction with no immediate word on fatalities. Local officials described massive damage in Lefors center.
The stock market rose broadly in New York trading as the Dow Jones industrial average moved higher after the first 15 minutes. Gainers led decliners two to one on the NYSE as brokers cited continued enthusiasm for Congress approved tax cut and spending bill despite a possible presidential veto and an imminent Ford decision.
Thirteen year old Gladys K Hall the 1975 poster girl of the National Association for Retarded Citizens was invited for an overnight stay at the White House by First Lady Betty Ford during an association meeting in Washington D C Gladys was accompanied by foster parents Mr and Mrs Ray B LaRoche of Milbank South Dakota
Right to Read tutor Ruth Jackson, new to the area from the north, struggles with the southern accent and misreads a student’s weekend reply. Nancy Moore Thurmond, daughter of Len and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, celebrated her fourth birthday with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Moore this Saturday.
Holley Aiken Magistrate Glenn Holley criticizes reform plans to create 16 district courts and shift civil and criminal jurisdiction, while keeping the circuit court. He backs extended circuit court sessions and pretrial grand jury timing but worries about centralization and state control.
House Republican leader Rep. John J. Rhodes says after talks with President Ford the President will veto the 24.8 billion tax cut package amid indications he is rethinking the whole idea. Congress had just approved a major tax cut to curb the recession.
The vacant Aiken High School football coaching job has eight remaining candidates from 34 applications. P. E. Beasley, chairman of the seven member committee, said interviews should finish soon and a selection may come by mid next week.
Aiken County Recreation Commission gained verbal federal approval to apply for funds to build ballfields and facilities at the proposed Horse Creek Valley Park east of Clearwater. County plans include a $200,000 county match over five years, with $200,000 federal funds, pending formal application and red tape clearance.
The South Carolina Senate stalls on home rule and a $52 million bond package as Sens. Gilbert McMillan and Walter Bristow threaten long talks to block the measures. Debate centers on an annexation clause and funding for Corrections offices, elderly care housing, and arts center enhancements with a final compromise of 1.42 million.
The forecast shows a 20 percent chance of rain with a high of 72 degrees. This suggests a damp outlook may affect outdoor plans tomorrow despite mild temperatures.
The City of Aiken and Southern Railway have a long history of property and right of way issues. A recent bridge collapse during pipeline work raises who must replace the trestle. Contracts since the early 1900s typically assign City maintenance costs for pipelines in railway cuts. A 1923 letter to City Treasurer Henry Busch suggests seeking a reasonable settlement with the railroad.
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