02 Sep 1971
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1971
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Walter Gourley of Villisca Iowa press their public plea sign asking the North Vietnamese government to release their son an Air Force Academy graduate listed as missing in action for two years The family advocates for his release in a western Iowa community with the couple seen beside the sign
North Vietnam mobilizes thousands of troops and civilians as floods from the Red and Thai Binh rivers devastate crops and sever roads. Premier Pham Van Dong says the country must concentrate all forces to overcome the disaster and restore transport, communications, and winter crop planting.
UPI telephoto shows Gen William Westmoreland kissing Brig Gen Lillian Dunlap as she is elevated to star rank and becomes chief of the Army Nurse Corps. Dunlap, from San Antonio, Texas, is the 5th woman to reach star rank in the Army.
Immigrant officials prepared to decide if IRA militant Cahill allowed entry after arriving at Kennedy Airport to seek a U.S. tour in support of gun purchases. He spent the night in an immigration detention center in Manhattan.
Prospect School a few miles north of Pembroke opened under heavy guard by highway deputies for a second day after authorities ordered protection following a planned Indian parade to start classes. No incidents were reported Wednesday or today.
President Nguyen Van Thieu told a nationwide TV audience he will run as the single candidate in South Vietnam's October 3 election. He said he would resign if he and his policies fail to win a vote of confidence, warning that resignation would harm the country and the legal regime.
Representative Floyd Spence of South Carolina, who chairs the House defense priorities committee, says a hearing on military power is scheduled today. The AP report notes the focus on defense policy and funding priorities.
President Luis Echeverria warned in his national address that guerrillas are attempting to overthrow his nine month old government. The UPI telephoto caption notes the warning.
The puzzle ante for the Standard Stumper rises to 80.00 with no winner this week. Entries must be submitted before noon Wednesday for a chance to win and to try the new puzzle appearing in tomorrow's paper.
Washington AP report notes August wholesale prices in food and industrial goods. George Meany, AFL CIO chief, hints willingness to bargain with the White House over economic plans following the wage price freeze, which ends November 13, but offers no details.
Greek government says four individuals including Lady Amalia Fleming widow of Sir Alexander Fleming and two Americans admitted plotting to spirit a Greek life-term prisoner out to avoid Papadopoulos. Spokesman Byron Stamatopoulos confirmed incriminating statements.
Col Maurice Williams Retired Army officer and Aiken real estate leader to organize solicitation of over 250 local firms as Commercial Division Chair for the United Fund drive. Campaign, starting the first week of October, will emphasize payroll deduction and fair share giving above coffee cost. Williams heads Wilmac Inc and has led the County Board of Realtors and other local groups.
U S officials view Latin American opposition to Nixon 10 percent import surcharge with concern as finance ministers meet in Buenos Aires to form a common front. Only 22 percent of Latin American goods face the levy though regional surpluses and promised trade reforms seed tension. Argentina warned of possible retaliation as its exports would face the levy, while Washington touts the measure as temporary for a healthier economy.
Abraham B. Schultz, owner of the Jefferson Aiken Mile Trotting Track, announced by phone from his Boston office that the track will conduct races for Aiken’s Triple Crown charity event next spring. Cancer Society officials welcome the plan and set tentative dates for other events, with the Aiken Trials on March 11 and Steeplechase on March 18, 1972.
Meany rejects invitation to testify before the Senate House Economic Committee stating that telegraphing positions in detail now would not be a good negotiating strategy. He omits further details as the page reference remains unclear.
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