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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1975
Page
1
Palestinian guerrillas and Phalangist forces clash in Beirut amid a nationwide strike crippling commerce. Police report 17 killed and over 80 wounded as machine gun fire erupts and violence spreads.
The Pentagon says 23 Americans killed in a Mayaguez rescue mission crash are not counted as combat casualties. The 23 died May 13 in a helicopter crash in Thailand. Eighteen were Air Force security police sent from Nakhom Phanom to Utapao to join a commando to recapture the Mayaguez off Cambodia.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told CENTO ministers in Ankara that the United States must stand by its friends to fulfill peace obligations. He stressed America's word is valuable and pledged to reaffirm ties with allies as the alliance meets at a timely moment.
The president of the American Medical Association urged doctors to end the work slowdown over malpractice insurance costs. Dr. Malcolm Ted of Long Beach warned the sustained boycott could bring utter chaos. Anesthesiologists and other physicians have been off the job in parts of northern California since May 1, with Southern California doctors joining.
The South Carolina Senate adopted an amendment to the budget bill to let the Department of Social Services draft plans for spending 32 million in federal funds with the governor retaining final approval. A 21 member committee will advise the governor on the use of the funds.
A conference committee of the House and Senate tentatively approved a compromise ethics bill to curb conflicts of interest among legislators public officials and political candidates. The draft was sent to attorney Robert Heilman for final form and will be reported for consideration by both chambers.
Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger says the United States will bolster its forces in Central Europe amid Warsaw Pact military buildup despite détente. He notes reductions in US force levels since 1969 and spoke during a NATO defense ministers conference.
Lisbon political crisis deepens as socialist leader Mario Soares warns he and fellow Socialists will resign if the tide turns against a perceived Communist assault on power. Soares rejects a Communist dictatorship and says defending political freedom motivates a mass rally planned in downtown Lisbon tonight.
School administrators and principals were entertained by their secretaries at a morning breakfast leaving the schools leaderless for an hour. J.J. Boyd jokes about smooth operation while Seaborn Jones trims bushes at Barnwell and Fairfield blocking drivers' view.
Finance Director James A. Donovan says he will remain in office despite claims the pact with the County Board of Commissioners was broken. He recounted an April executive session about his June 15 resignation and described a 60 day plan to stabilize county government, with a stipulation he leave at the end of the period.
Amended report notes gunfire at Aiken County Court house as deputies chased David Watkins after he fled during transport to jail. Judge Peeples sentenced him to nine years for receiving stolen goods as deputy Ray fired a single shot over Watkins head during the escape attempt.
Chief of Detectives Heath testified in General Sessions Court that Mrs. Ruth Schneider Gosnell admitted shooting her husband with a .22 caliber pistol before his death. The trial concerns the murder of Jack L. Gosnell at the couple’s Aiken Estates home on September 11.
U S. Embassy says twelve Americans and six other foreigners detained by student demonstrators in Savannakhet were flown to Thailand. Laos government seeks withdrawal of the U S Agency for International Development while keeping aid with no strings attached. Kissinger says the U S will substantially reduce its presence in Laos but not evacuate completely.
Aiken City Council awarded a street improvement contract to Sam Findley, Inc. for Azalea Place Mimosa Circle and Oleander Drive area. Bids were opened at the May 12 meeting.
The forecast calls for a dry weekend with fair and warm conditions. Temperatures will rise to the low 90s after a night drop to about 65 degrees, and the chance of rain remains near zero according to the weather bureau.
The Aiken County Board of Trustees votes to transfer hospital management to Hospital Corporation of America in July pending contract. HCA team led by J. Sam Nesbit Jr. and G. Clifton Garvin Jr. will join payroll. board keeps control and seeks smooth transition.
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