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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1973
Page
1
Two weekly notes report the end of daylight saving time on Oct 29 and the gain of an extra hour on Oct 28. The St John s Methodist Church in Granitville marks its 125th anniversary this month.
Egil Krogh Jr., former head of the White House plumbers, was charged by a federal grand jury with giving false testimony to the Watergate grand jury. He allegedly lied about activities involving E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy.
The House plans final approval of landmark restraints on presidential war making with Nixon’s veto expected to loom. Backers will watch today’s vote for signs of an override possibility.
Senate House conferees removed specific overseas troop cuts from the weapons authorization bill while preserving a clause that forces U S troop reductions in Europe to match NATO allies' shortfall in offsetting balance of payments trade deficits with the United States.
The Nixon administration plans to unveil today a mandatory fuel allocation program covering heating oil kerosene jet and diesel fuel. Meanwhile the House Rules Committee voted Thursday against postponing action on broader accompanying legislation.
Henry Kearns, departing head of the Export-Import Bank, predicted a 1974 trade surplus of $3 billion to $5 billion as he said the United States will roll up a large surplus next year and place the dollar on a sound footing.
In Jacksonville Florida the Glenn W Turner mail fraud trial with eight associates paused witnesses for juror questioning after the Supreme Court decision on Tuesday. Jurors and alternates were asked if they heard or read the Dare To Be Great coverage and broadcasts from Jacksonville stations.
More than 100000 students gathered at a Bangkok university denouncing the military government and demanding the release of 13 government critics arrested the previous Saturday. Leaders warned of strong measures if the detainees were not freed by noon Saturday.
Cambodian command says its army repulsed a Khmer Rouge counterattack on Vihear Suor near Phnom Penh and inflicted heavy casualties along Highway 4, the coast supply route reopened Thursday.
In Mexico City attackers holding Anthony Duncan Williams and Fernando Aranguren demand safe conduct to North Korea for 51 prisoners and a $200,000 ransom. Both men were kidnapped separately on Wednesday.
Narcotics Investigator Andy Seigler of the Aiken County Sheriff's Department reports two more youths charged as drug offenders, raising total arrests since Wednesday raid to 17. Brenda Ann McMillan, 22, Bath, surrendered and faces counts of distribution of marijuana and PCP plus sale of legend. Patsy Gregory, of Aiken, charged with distribution of PCP.
Attorney General Daniel McLeod said employees who withdraw from the state retirement fund after leaving the county system could take all funds or leave them in the fund. Purvis W. Collins noted the situation is unique and no one would lose already contributed funds. County Commissioner Wade Brodie outlined transfers to a private facility and potential changes to retirement plans, with options for workers who do not wish to continue in a private hospital.
The county plans to sign a hospital pact with HCA as part of ongoing health care negotiations. Officials said the agreement would outline funding, management, and patient care standards to improve local services. No timetable was announced for final approval.
President Nixon will reveal his choice to succeed Spiro Agnew in a nationally televised address at 9 p.m. EDT. The nominee will be informed shortly before the speech. discussions with Republican leaders and Barry Goldwater preceded the decision.
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners may sign a contract with Hospital Corporation of America to decide if the planned facility will be public or private. Senator Gilbert McMillan urged halting negotiations for reflection. Commissioner Carrol Warner warned delays could push a new county hospital back several years.
Sunny conditions with highs in the 80s and a low near 60 tonight. Winds easterly about 10 mph. The article also covers county leaders debating who has authority to build a new hospital, with McMillan opposing privatization and Senators disputing procedural control.
North Augusta Public Safety Director Walter Newman said six people were arrested on drug charges Wednesday night not part of the county state operation that netted more than two dozen Aiken County youths on distribution charges.
Albert L. Dawson was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to kill and sentenced to ten years with four years probation after the two week term ended a day early. The term closed with about 20 cases moved to January contingency docket and many traffic offenses dominating court time.
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