18 May 1970
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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1970
Page
1
Entries are invited for the Standard Stumper with a $70 prize this week. Deadline is tomorrow at 6 p.m. Last week drew over 500 entries and more than one entry per person is allowed to increase chances. The puzzle promises amusement for all ages and a potential payout.
The Teamsters union ratified a new three year contract for more than 425 000 members by a wide margin in a weekend counted mail ballot. While exact results were not released an official said the vote was large and a formal announcement was expected. Several thousand Teamsters continued strikes in Los Angeles and Chicago seeking higher wages than the pact specifies.
Rep. Wright Patman says Nixon must apply five month old congressional laws to reduce interest rates or face new measures. The House Banking Committee chair tells Congress to stay in session to pass tools to lower rates and revive the economy as prices climb.
Nepalese Foreign Ministry said the Japanese expedition failed in an attempt to summit via the south face after sending two teams to the top by the southeast ridge. A third team plans to climb the southeast ridge before descending, while the south face team reached 26,404 feet before turning back due to rock fall and snow shortage.
Resident Judge Julius B. Ness of the Second Judicial Circuit cites parental neglect as the main cause of juvenile delinquency. He urges fathers to take sons fishing and hunting and mothers to reduce bridge playing to give children attention.
The Associated Press reports campuses were calm over the weekend as security measures eased at many schools hit by violence. About a dozen colleges remained closed. At the University of Maryland 65 were arrested last week for disorders causing 36000 in damage while National Guard and state police patrols continued. The University of Cincinnati board decided to keep the campus closed for safety and property reasons and will reopen in mid June for the summer session after the UC Senate backed the request from black faculty and student groups.
U S and South Vietnamese forces paused operations for 24 hours in observance of Buddha's birthday, while 35 000 allied troops pressed drives in Cambodia. Cambodian and South Vietnamese forces recaptured towns near Phnom Penh as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces still operated in the region. Cos VN headquarters and supplies were reportedly disrupted by U S troops operating along the Cambodian border.
The third week of General Sessions Court opens with Judge Julius B. Ness presiding an extra venire of 15 summoned beside 50. Trials include William C. Copley and Gary Allen Sr. for conspiracy breach of trust and forgery. Bert Goolsby assists Williamson. James L. Hayes pleads guilty to illegal possession of drugs with intent to sell and is sentenced to two years with terms suspended.
The ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland sold for 15000 dollars at a MGM auction of vintage costumes drawing 2000 spectators. Bids lasted under a minute with Dick Wonder stating he represented a Southern California millionaire. Other items included the Wicked Witch hat 450 dollars the Cowardly Lion suit 2400 dollars and Elizabeth Taylor’s Father of the Bride wedding gown 625 dollars. Spencer Tracy’s morning coat fetched 125 dollars.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield said the administration's welfare reform bill raises grave questions as revisions by the Senate Finance Committee proceed. The plan would guarantee a $1600 minimum income for a family of four and faced committee objections over provisions aimed at promoting work and discouraging welfare use. Mansfield will study the measure further before commenting on its merits.
President Joaquin Balaguer won a decisive re election in the Dominican Republic with 607 717 votes on election day while over 20 percent of eligible voters stayed home Official returns show Francisco Agusto Lora 240 557 Elias Wessin y Wessin 153 591 Alfonso Moreno Martinez 58 949 and Jaime Manuel Fernandez 51 039 also listed among early tallies Official totals pending later tabulation.
Four Aiken County legislators and a Republican senator urged Gov McNair and USC President Jones to prosecute riotous students and outsiders to the fullest extent of the law. They deplored vandalism and property destruction and called for expulsion and no amnesty.
Weeks remain in the term as a memorial to two students slain Friday at Jackson State College in Jackson Mississippi. Some 3 000 attended memorial services Sunday and Charles Evers led mourners in a march to the campus. Evers condemned police as hate mongers who shot down innocents.
Aiken County will get 225451.32 dollars in lieu of taxes for 1954 1968 from the U S Atomic Energy Commission with Allendale and Barnwell also due to collect bringing the total to 56792684 dollars Thurmond said the payments will support school funding and county finances while Grant noted funds will largely go to school millage and new campus projects were referenced as priorities
Aiken County legislator C. Marshall Cain and John Bodenheimer outlined a proposed county council-manager government change to the Aiken Rotary Club. Cain said the delegation unanimously endorsed and passed the bill, calling for a referendum and deeming it the most significant measure in two years.
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.