06 Nov 1975
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1975
Page
1
Wholesale prices rose 1.8 percent in October the largest monthly increase in a year. Computers vehicles lumber and textiles drove the gains with farm prices up sharply as the Labor Department warned of higher living costs ahead as wholesale shifts funnel into retail.
Wilkins reports five sheriff’s patrol car wrecks since September 20, not six as earlier stated, with a sixth incident in January. Deputy Edwin West remains employed pending repayment of damages. no charges filed. The State Highway Patrol investigated, with some drivers charged for violations where collisions occurred.
AP reports volunteers led by King Hassan opened the March of Conquest into the Spanish Sahara with Moroccan flags raised over a Spanish fort. By morning advance columns reached six miles beyond the frontier amid overflight by four Spanish F5 jets and nearby helicopters monitoring progress. no opposition was encountered. Spain and Algeria had warned of action and a minefield lay eight miles inside the border.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Abu Sadat Mohammed Sayem assumed the presidency of Bangladesh after a 1960s style coup left Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s allies weakened. He took the oath at the presidential palace in a brief ceremony with diplomats officials and the new army chief Maj. Gen Khalid Musharraf present. The outgoing president Khondakar Mushtaque Ahmed resigned after junior officers fled to Bangkok.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco, 82, needs more surgery for a leg blood clot, but his family opposes the operation. Pyresa quoted doctors saying he had another restful night after Wednesday treatment with an artificial kidney machine while his condition remained grave.
Common Cause findings suggest about 25 percent of sitting members used staff for campaign work while on the public payroll. Kenneth Guido says the research, covering 1972 and 1974 elections, supports potential legal action based on overlapping duties and payroll records.
USDA says food price hikes may run 4 to 5 percent in 1976 while 1975 growth stays near 9 percent. Experts note grain export surges could lift feed costs again, delaying livestock expansion and tightening grain fed beef pork poultry and dairy supplies.
Washington AP reports Senate and House conferees near final accord on oil price legislation. The plan delays higher fuel prices and rejects several Ford administration demands.
Dry spells have sparked several wood and field fires across the county in recent days. A 30 percent chance of rain today, 50 percent tonight, and 40 percent tomorrow. highs in the upper 70s and tonight's low in the upper 50s. Weekend outlook milder.
Parker Deans attended a meeting in 1776 era attire including a balding wig and Colonial suit to play Benjamin Franklin, surprising his friend Albert George who did not recognize him. Aiken School District PR officer Jack McKee recovers from a Monday heart attack and remains in intensive care at University Hospital. A local trick or treater misreads identity as a child says Maude from TV.
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller announced he was withdrawing from consideration as Ford’s running mate to avoid being a target in Republican intra party fights. He said the country needed the president’s full attention during difficult times and that differences with Ford were not the core reason for his decision.
Columbia AP The Allied General Nuclear Services transport chief says the calculated accident probability for nuclear fuel shipments to Barnwell is about one in 250 years. Reuben Peterson testified that no single transport mode appears clearly safer than others and acknowledged concerns about hijacking while noting safeguards.
The Aiken County Hospital invites bids on five categories of medical and office equipment and supplies ahead of a pending closing estimated shortly after Jan 1 1976. Bids must be in by 5 pm Friday November 21 with opening at 12 01 pm Monday November 24.
The Aiken County United Way reports final pledges totaling $390,341.38 or 102.7 percent of its goal, marking an eight percent increase from last year. Divisions including Industrial II Savannah River Plant and Graniteville Co. exceeded targets while Commercial II and III lagged behind.
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