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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1973
Page
1
Investigative sources report a 1970 letter to Nixon from Pat Hillings of American Milk Producers Inc. stating a $2 million 1972 campaign fund available in exchange for new milk tariffs and continued aid for dairy farmers. AP corroborates the letter's content from multiple sources.
President Thomas W. Gleason of the International Longshoremen's Association seeks AFL-CIO support for a Soviet cargo boycott despite a Middle East cease-fire. He cites Arab oil cutbacks in retaliation for U.S. arms shipments and argues a refusal to handle Moscow cargo could pressure Moscow to restore oil supplies.
The United Auto Workers plans a 185000 member strike at Ford Motor Co. plants Friday if no three year national contract is agreed. UAW President Leonard Woodcock and Ford VP Malcolm Denise express optimism a deal is near before the deadline.
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners meets at 7 30 p m in Room 107 USC Aiken Regional Campus to hear and act on ordinances. Topics include a 2174 18 payment to Aiken for transit study and new landfill fees and rates.
In Washington the Watergate grand juries were told by Judge John J. Sirica they are not dismissed. White House lawyers prepared a compromise over tapes to stop impeachment demands as House members return to session ready to file or consider impeachment resolutions.
The House moves to impeachment inquiry with Judiciary Committee receiving impeachment resolutions. Senate Watergate panel seeks full disclosure of White House tapes. Judge Sirica urges patience as court handles the case amid settlement dynamics and potential special counsel actions.
Robbie Mathison of 1420 Alpine Drive in Aiken won this week’s Aiken Standard football contest. He missed only one game while several runners up missed two. runners up include Sue Morton Ronnie G Ridenour E Rasmussen Gloria Chasserian F L Madigan C Hall Jr and James Holdren all of Aiken.
Sunny today and tomorrow with high near 80 and overnight lows in the mid 40s. Northeasterly winds 5 to 10 mph today and tomorrow, less than 5 mph tonight. Rain chances near zero. By Saturday, fair skies with highs near 80 and overnight lows around 50s.
Fierce tank and artillery battles raged along the Suez Canal as dogfights rose over Syria on day 18 of the war. The U N ceas e fire pause failed to halt fighting with Egypt calling for an emergency Security Council session to address Israeli violations.
New Ai ken County Public Service Authority members were introduced at a meeting in the Heritage Room. The Horse Creek Basin Wastewater Treatment Plan was discussed as Gov John C West appointed the new authority to oversee design construction and operation.
Aiken City Police issued 24 tickets for violating ordinance 143 requiring trucks to use the by pass. Fines started at 17 dollars as warnings had been given 30 days prior. Authorities said enforcement will continue and noted Richland Avenue as a frequent complaint area.
The Weekly Rotary Club notes a donation to the Rotary Club Student Loan Fund in honor of Dr. G A Milner who died last week in Asheville North Carolina. Aiken Hornets host Eau Claire in Columbia on Thursday rather than Friday night. Bass Anglers Pro Tour features 26 top anglers at Clark Hill Reservoir with HQ at Hickory Knob State Resort Park near McCormick.
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