13 May 1970
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1970
Page
1
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Dr. Hobart Burns resigns as acting president of San Jose State College citing conflict between legal duties and sympathy with antiwar students and instructors. He withdrew from consideration for permanent president and asked to be replaced promptly after taking over last July following Robert D. Clark’s move to the University of Oregon amid on campus antiwar demonstrations.
Roswell L. Gilpatric deputy secretary of defense under Kennedy married Paula Melhado Washburn at her Madison Avenue apartment. Only immediate family attended the ceremony performed by Rev. William A. McQuoid of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Former U S attorney Robert Morgenthau resigns as deputy mayor and withdraws from the Democratic primary for governor after Liberal party endorsement of Arthur Goldberg. Morgenthau cites inability to marshal funds for an effective campaign.
The Dow Jones average fell 5.48 points to 704.59, a level not seen since August 8, 1963. Analysts cited continued economic softness and tensions in Indochina and the Middle East as factors behind the market decline.
Prince Charles defied royal restraint during a Cambridge University Union debate. He questioned the Concorde project, asking if the supersonic jet brings real benefits or if its noise and potential damage to churches and historic windows are acceptable.
Rescue crews and relief agencies fought to locate more dead and injured as a tornado devastated Lubbock Texas. Officials estimated 4 800 homeless up to 750 homes destroyed about 500 injured and 20 dead while property damage reached up to 200 million. The Great Plains Life building threatened to collapse as cracks appeared in its facade and the city evacuated nearby areas. Power and phone service fluctuated Mayor James Granberry urged water rationing to preserve supplies.
Washington AP reports that government miscalculations on cattle industry size may have misled congressional investigators into predicting a beef shortage by 1975. Agriculture Department data cited insufficient data in forecasting consumption, according to livestock economist Donald Seaborg who prepared the report for the House Government Operations Committee.
Sheriff Paul D. Grant rejected the existence of houses of prostitution in Aiken County and urged citizens to provide solid evidence. The grand jury had urged revoking licenses for multiple violations including selling to minors and after hours. Grant said he would prosecute upon warrant and affidavit for gambling and stressed ongoing cases against Sunday beer sales, narcotics and liquor violations. The grand jury was invited to ride with deputies, and the matter was continued on Page 2-A.
More than 100 people were arrested as Columbia campus clashes punished by a 9 pm curfew. National guardsmen and police sealed the area while tear gas and riot gear were used amid vandalism at the Administration Building and ongoing protests over the Vietnam War.
Samuel Maneesse of Louisville and Ai ken end trial by pleading guilty to possession of drugs. Judge Ness sentenced Maneesse to two years or 2000 dollars, suspended to one year with five years probation. Julian Williams also pleaded guilty and received two years or 2000 dollars, suspended to nine months and five years probation. Two Aiken youths faced charges. Harrison was found guilty of breaking and entering with four years probation, Johnson was acquitted. Other guilty pleas included various offenses with ranges of prison terms and probation.
The Aiken County Board of Education adopted a 1.1 million dollar cost ceiling for East Aiken Elementary School on a 28 acre site along Highway 215. The project is to be completed by 1971 and includes land, architect fees, and construction costs with about 450000 from a prior bond sale. A 650000 General Obligation bond authorized by the South Carolina General Assembly will fund the remaining construction, with bids to be received by the county treasurer.
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce invites the public to an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. May 24 at the new facilities. A dedication service will be held and a facility tour will be offered. Chamber President John Hunter said other plans are in development.
The U S Command announced the withdrawal of the first American troops from Cambodia while South Vietnamese forces moved along Highway 1 toward Phnom Penh. An armored column met heavy resistance near Kampong Trabek as U S advisers supported the offensive. Initial withdrawals totaled under 2 000 men from the Parrot's Beak area and Se San base region.
National Guardsmen state troopers and police kept a quiet calm as City Hall negotiations resumed with black leaders. They demand amnesty for most of 217 arrested for curfew violations after riots that left six dead and many looted. Firearm owners and those with prior records were excluded from amnesty.
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