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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1971
Page
1
Gov Rockefeller tells newsmen that the hostages who died during the Attica prison uprising were likely killed in a crossfire as authorities subdued the rebellion. He emphasizes guards and prisoners did not die in vain.
Aiken County sees a surge in food stamp use with 9 819 purchasers in 1969 rising to 22 664 in 1970 and 18 018 by July this year. Miss Mary Ann Skinner notes the program assists low income families while stores accept stamps under USDA oversight.
Gov. George C. Wallace urged all Alabama school officials to comply with a legislative measure aimed at sidestepping busing to achieve racial balance in classrooms. The bill, already approved by the House, passed the Senate 26 to 0 on Thursday.
Edith weakened to a tropical depression as it moved north from Louisiana toward Alabama. The storm still threatens tornadoes and flash floods across the Appalachian region from western Pennsylvania to eastern Ohio. No deaths or serious injuries were reported despite high tides along the coast and several tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi.
The United States and the Soviet Union plan to reveal two agreements to reduce accidental war risk. Signed by Secretary of State Rogers and Foreign Minister Gromyko, the deals include upgrading the White House Kremlin hotline with satellite links and establishing rapid nuclear accident consultations to avoid mistaken attacks.
North Vietnamese forces launched counterattacks in the U Minh area inflicting the heaviest losses on South Vietnamese troops in months. Officials report 47 South Vietnamese dead and 97 wounded as dawn to dusk fighting raged in the canal faced zone 145 miles southwest of Saigon. The Vietnamese command says 100 North Vietnamese troops were killed, two captured and enemy weapon stocks seized.
In Paris AP reports the three year old Vietnam peace talks reached a new low as North Vietnam tabled a hardening stance. Negotiator Xuan Thuy and spokesman Nguyen Thanh Le rejected earlier hints of compromise during the 129th weekly session.
In Fort McPherson Georgia the military judge ruled that Captain Ernest L Medina can be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the My Lai civilian deaths but cannot be convicted of premeditated murder light of the 102 victims.
Aiken County Public Welfare Director Mary Ann Skinner says 10 more workers can be hired but space is unavailable. The department now has 37 staff in 4600 square feet and expects 51 with hires and replacements. The Food Stamp office lacks a waiting area for large monthly crowds. A death rumor prompted clarification that a heart attack occurred at the office. Stores space must also be reserved for large files as required by law.
The South Carolina Senate moves a reapportionment plan to the House with 20 new Senate districts and a congressional redistricting proposal identical to the House version minus one amendment. Sen Gilbert McMillan says filibuster threats faded as opposition voiced earlier.
AP report notes President Nixon seems to quicken Vietnam pullout as maneuver battalions fall from 27 to under 20 percent of peak by November. Two thirds are in Da Nang area with seven more cut by December leaving 20 battalions from a 112 peak in April 1969.
Greenville area voices strong opposition to a proposed second South Carolina medical school to be located either in Columbia or Greenville. Three medical bodies and the Greenville Chamber of Commerce released statements Thursday against expanding the state’s medical education beyond the Charleston campus.
Scientists build a case that viruses may trigger cancer though proof remains elusive. Virologists say cancer may arise when a virus is activated by another virus, radiation, chemicals, tobacco, or aging, with hopes a vaccine could follow if causation is established.
President Nixon backed a $300 million military pay raise addition to a separate bill to gain Senate support for the House draft bill. Vermont Governor Deane C. Davis appointed Republican Robert Stafford to Winston Prouty’s Senate seat to provide an extra vote against Mansfield’s motion to table the bill. Stafford flew in from Burlington for the crucial vote.
Aiken dentist Dr. John W. Tucker announced his bid for the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees 2nd circuit seat currently tied to Bamberg Barnwell and Aiken counties. He faces Buck Grant who already reports 38 legislative pledges as Tucker plans meetings in Columbia and letters of support.
Columbia reports a Senate plan dividing 46 counties into 20 districts with district sizes shown in brackets. The list names each district by counties and supports a 19 percent population variance between the most and least populated districts.
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