24 Nov 1970
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1970
Page
1
The notice urges readers to enter the Stumper contest before the deadline on Wednesday. It promises a life changing chance and a $340.00 prize, calling it a gold mine for the winner and noting free words are no longer available after this week.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the genocide convention after 21 years of American debate. The measure adds protections against killing nationalities and ethnic or religious groups and includes a clause barring extraterritorial prosecution of Americans. It follows Nixon’s 1970s push and Truman’s 1949 submission, with full Senate approval still uncertain.
The Supreme Court began printing a summary or syllabus with its opinions to clarify rulings for newsmen and the public. Henry Putzel Jr. prepares the head notes at the top of each opinion as a reader aid, not part of the formal opinion.
The Senate passed a bill granting 30 dollars a month to families of U S service members missing or held as prisoners in Vietnam. The measure, along with two other bills, reduces financial burdens from separations by restoring quarters allowances for families living with relatives and those in government housing.
Princess Anne accepts a cockney challenge to view the life story of East End tough Bronco Bullfrog at a theater in his bailiwick. Sam Shepherd, 19, the film’s star and a skinhead leader, escorts the princess and a lady in waiting. The mobbed reception followed a prior West End showing.
Weather notice reports 8:45 a.m. reading near 23 degrees at Farmers and Merchants Bank, warms to 30, then plunges to a low of 10 to 20 degrees tonight. Last night’s low was 14. Alaska’s Fairbanks hit 17 degrees below zero. fountain froze for first time this year.
Fragmentary OCR note lists sections inside the paper including comics editorial and women’s news with unreadable details. No readable events, names, or dates are present to summarize.
AP reports US officials would not confirm SAM use against B52 bombers over Laos near the Mu Gia and Ban Karai passes. Defense notes no B52 losses but would not confirm if any aircraft were fired upon amid weekend raids on North Vietnam targets.
United States discusses possible further commando raids to free American prisoners after a failed Son Tay rescue mission near Hanoi. Melvin Laird described the Saturday raid as daring but evacuated prisoners, noting no captives were found. Officials did not rule out future operations.
The Aiken Chamber plans bold moves to boost the Sell Aiken campaign led by Wade Brodie. John M. Hunter announces Don Maxwell as presidential successor with a slate for vice president and treasurer candidates.
City Council refused to fund two thirds of Christmas decorations on private Kalmia Plaza. City Attorney cited state constitution and city charter prohibitions on spending on private property. Council had earlier allotted 1000 to downtown lights as traditional support.
The business and advertising departments will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving. Display ads for Friday's paper must arrive by noon Wednesday. Classified ads for Friday's paper are due by 10 a.m. Thursday. The switchboard stays open until noon on Thanksgiving. Normal deadlines resume Friday.
An early morning fire destroyed Mt Zion Baptist Church on Highway 191. Firemen contained the blaze to prevent damage to a nearby butane tank while also noting a house on Williamsburg Street suffering fire damage. A builder, Albert McDuffie, and resident Maude Baker were treated for injuries. No damage estimate was released.
Abraham Schultz says the remodeled Jefferson Aiken Mile Track will hire about 200 locally year round and will add new buildings including a barn admin recreation hall and cafeteria. He wants pari mutuel betting and notes improved drainage and planning problems at present facilities. The track aims to become the largest training facility for trotting and pacing horses in the region.
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