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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1975
Page
1
Citizens in Aiken County face a pivotal vote on five forms of home rule government. City residents will decide a mayor and three City Council members. The election is framed as consequential for city governance and urges all qualified voters to cast ballots promptly. Wednesday will be too late.
The Aiken Standard endorses Form No 3 as the best county government model and urges readers to vote for it tomorrow. It argues Form No 3 aligns with current structure, minimizes confusion, and cites staff analyses and published acts. The editorial notes other forms have drawbacks and emphasizes informed participation.
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller announced he does not wish to be considered for Ronald Reagan’s Republican vice presidential slot for 1976. Rockefeller sent a letter to President Ford stating he will not have his name entered for the nomination, a move that could affect Reagan’s campaign.
Morocco plans an unarmed civilian march into the disputed Spanish Sahara despite UN calls to delay and threats of war from Spain and Algeria. Spanish reports say Moroccan troops clashed with Polisario elements while Morocco denies direct involvement. Prince Juan Carlos toured El Aaiun and pledged Spain will fulfill its promises.
A car bomb in London's West End turned a Mercedes Benz on its roof and injured attorney Richard Charnley and two others. Charnley, 34, was starting the car when the blast occurred and suffered cuts and a broken leg, police said. The two other casualties were not seriously hurt.
The Treasury Department plans to tax fringe benefits from employers potentially raising as much as 100 million. Read examples include personal use of company aircraft and apartments, with possible taxes on tester cars, employer day care, and chauffeur driven limousines for executives.
The Aiken bicentennial event on Laurens Street draws about 200 as Rutledge, portrayed by Robert B Clyburn, urges independence and a sovereign South Carolina. Joseph Hewes, played by Bruce Hancock, attends as a visitor, highlighting the colonial theme.
Aiken County voters head to the polls to choose one of five Home Rule forms and decide if commissioners are elected from a single district or at large. City residents will elect three of six council seats. Turnout is expected to be low amid apathy warnings from officials and candidates.
Fall color reaches full glory as summerlike temperatures linger. The high tomorrow should be in the low 80s with near zero rain chances. Tonight’s low is expected at 45 degrees and fair mild weather continues through Friday.
Pentagon officials report a reshuffle of top posts with James R. Schlesinger and William E. Colby ousted from defense and CIA leadership. Henry Kissinger to step down as NSC chairman while remaining secretary of state. Unconfirmed suggestions name George Bush and Brent Scowcroft as successors.
Aiken County Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance to raise court clerk fees at the Clerk of Court office. Proposed hikes cover transcripts counts to 5 dollars, executions, lis pendens, adoptions, divorce summons, masters judgments, condemnations, commissions registrations, photocopies, and change of name. The meeting also includes a revenue sharing vote, a Washington rally delegation, and appointments to local education and handicapped commissions.
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