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 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1975
Page
1
Washington reports the government index for leading indicators rose 4.2 percent in April, with a 1 percent gain in March, signaling the recession may be ending. The April jump surpassed the 1958 prior record and ends 11 straight months of decline.
Washington AP reports February saw higher unemployment boost public assistance for fathers. AFDC recipients rose 8.5 percent to 114,431 as unemployment hit 8.2 percent, pushing total welfare rolls to a record 11.2 million.
VIENTIANE Laos Kilometer Six Ameri can housing area near Vientiane was deserted with Pathet Lao police patrolling to prevent looting. Of about 1000 Americans in Laos when the coalition government fell last month 293 remained including 182 government employees and their families plus 111 businessmen journalists and private citizens. A few more USAID staff and families were exiting as of today.
In Lisbon and Coimbra military security forces said they arrested several members of the Maoist MRPP party. A communique called the MRPP falsely revolutionary and confrontational and a threat to internal security. This follows the regime's previous ban on MRPP participation in the constitutional assembly election a month earlier.
A twin engine Lockheed Lodestar crashed near Rockwood Municipal Airport early today. Authorities recovered at least 800 pounds of marijuana, some in plastic bags and others wrapped in Mexican newspapers, with the sheriff stating there was at least one ton on the plane. The fuselage burn continued for hours after the 3 a.m. crash, killing two people.
Duke University president and former North Carolina governor Terry Sanford becomes the sixth formal entrant in the 1976 Democratic presidential race. He planned a formal news conference today after an unofficial campaign run, aiming to blend his moderate governorship with education work into a liberal bid.
A series of spring showers is expected to continue for several days with a 40 percent chance tonight and 30 percent tomorrow. The weekend forecast includes thundershowers. Highs reach the upper 80s with tonight’s low near 70 degrees.
Harry Woodward, mother in Aiken, gains former Gov. Otto Kerner on his Chicago university staff. Kerner served seven months of a three year term in a race track stock scandal in Illinois. The Aiken County Hospital building considered for nursing home after a task force vote change. Daniel Jason Grant named son of Sheriff Paul Grant Jr. and Mrs. Grant. Aiken Jaycees honored by General Assembly with commendation from the Aiken Delegation.
Belvedere residents near Audubon Circle will get street resurfacing by Satterfield Construction Co of Greenwood in two to three weeks. The project, costing 80,400 dollars, will repave 4.3 miles of Audubon Circle and a section of Fairfield Avenue to fix long standing drainage related pothole problems.
In Brussels President Ford meets separately with Greece and Turkey premiers as part of the Cyprus dispute efforts. State Department aides say no progress announced yet and direct Greek Turkish talks were planned for Saturday.
South Carolina’s Department of Social Services ranked third worst in the nation for welfare case errors in a 1974 midyear US HEW report. Random checks showed 46.1 percent of cases with errors affecting public funds and 47 percent of rede terminations in error. Overpayments and underpayments occurred in about 23. Though seven percent of errors produced payments to ineligible recipients.
In Columbia, Sen. Gilbert E. McMillan argues the senority system blocks change in the S C Senate. The session showcased reforms on committee appointments as newcomers challenge longtime members like Gressette, Dennis, Gasque and Waddell. A race horse tax amendment drew cross party debate.
Freshman Rep. Busbee and colleagues navigate a crowded chamber as bills swirl and votes blur. The scene resembles a busy station with MPs conferring, notes passing, and schedules shifting. Even veteran Rep. Rudnick doubted a vote, then rushed back to monitor an amendment on armed robbery penalties.
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.