21 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1971
Page
1
The Soviet government seeks a 27 Sacre estate five miles down the Potomac from Mount Vernon as a recreation facility for embassy staff and families, turning a Washington real estate deal into a minor political storm reaching the White House.
Knapp Commission identifies Zaviera Hollander a 27 year old alleged call house madam involved in police payoff schemes and a bid to fix an arrest and influence a judge. Tapes show an undercover agent contacting a Manhattan patrolman posing as an East Side madam’s associate. The agent and officer discussed a 3500 bribe to alter testimony in Hollander's prostitution case.
Federal mediators move to reopen negotiations in the three week old strike by 80 000 miners that has halted US soft coal production. W Donnahoo and other workers had left talks after the United Mine Workers and the mining industry broke off discussions Wednesday.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew warns that if Congress bans U S military aid to Greece, President Nixon would have to exercise his authority to override the ban for the sake of American security. The remark comes during discussions in Athens as the United States weighs its aid policy toward Greece.
Mounted police patrol Piedmont Park as an experimental unit. If successful it could become a permanent wing of the department. Officers supply their own horses and gear while receiving a small monthly stipend. The riders say the patrols increase mobility.
A House Senate conference on South Carolina apportionment remains deadlocked after three meetings. Chairman Marion Gressette says free conference powers may be needed to resolve differences, with a decision possible next week and a two thirds vote required in both chambers. The dispute centers on reshaping the 46 Senate seats based on the 1970 census, with the Senate favoring 20 districts and the House proposing 2 districts.
The New Stumper in Tomorrow's Alken Standard offers a prize of $150. Enter quickly as entries take only a few minutes and may win. The ad urges readers not to miss the chance and step up for the puzzle contest.
Soviet premier Kosygin concluded talks with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau in Ottawa and Montreal assurances, stating Canada will gain a trusted northern friend with growing trade. He urged Canadian backing for European security talks to reduce tensions and pressed for broader Soviet policy aims.
Morgan Guaranty Trust led reductions to 5 percent from 6 percent with Bank of America Chase Manhattan Continental Illinois Girard Trust and Citizens Southern quick to follow. Analysts said the move reflected market conditions and did not cause Wednesday's stock market decline as the Dow fell 12.78 points to 855.65 amid economic uncertainty.
The Foreign Relations Committee backs a six month total U S withdrawal from Indochina in a 3.2 billion foreign aid bill with an 11 to 5 vote. Debate starts next week as Senate war critics push to block continued military actions and free prisoners.
AUSTWELL Texas AP Four adult Whooping cranes reach the Aransas Wildlife Refuge as the annual migration from Canada begins Naturalists hope for young birds in the winter group The first four came from Wood Buffalo National Park and more are expected to arrive this season The flock migrates 2500 miles in four to eight weeks depending on winds
Treasury Secretary John B. Connally says the 10 percent import surcharge may stay for over a year as it serves U S economic interests. He cautions it will be phased out only after the balance of payments deficit improves, noting a quick fix is unlikely.
Western leaders and newspapers hail Willy Brandt after Oslo awards him the Nobel Peace Prize for pursuing rapprochement with the Soviet bloc. European leaders praise his peace efforts while Pravda endorses his policies and East Germany and Poland report the decision. The White House says President Nixon will send congratulations.
President Nixon has chosen nominees to fill two Supreme Court vacancies and will announce them in a live television and radio address at 7 30 p m EDT tonight.
Pablo Neruda the Chilean poet and diplomat wins the 1971 Nobel Prize for Literature worth 88000 dollars. The Swedish Academy cites his poetry as awakening a continent's destiny and dreams and notes his Marxist beliefs and exile past.
Reporters say President Nixon may nominate Herschel H. Friday of Arkansas and judge Mildred L. Lillie of California to the Supreme Court. A White House note said no decision yet and a November timeline was suggested if nominations come today.
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