23 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1976
Page
1
Washington AP report notes George Meany at 82 and a recent illness raise strong speculation he will retire next year after more than two decades as head of the AFL CIO. Aides say his health remains generally good but vitality is down and some duties are being reduced.
The EPA announced 1977 model cars average 18.6 mpg in its lab tests, a 6 percent bump from 1976 and 34 percent above 1974. Eleven of thirteen automakers meet the 1978 mileage standard, with foreign brands leading the way.
West Germany's U N delegate Baron von Wechmar said the General Assembly is poised to back a proposed international convention to ban hostage transport across borders and require signatories to punish or extradite hijackers. He noted broad support with over 100 governments in discussion, apart from Algeria the sole opposing country.
Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger concluded his first Africa peace shuttle in Nairobi after ten days seeking talks on black rule in Rhodesia and South West Africa. He left for London with a warm feeling and hope, after a 45 minute meeting with President Jomo Kenyatta to gain support for his peace proposals.
A United Auto Workers source says Ford Motor Co. may modify its three year contract offer before week’s end as talks resume for a fourth straight day. Executives warned settlement needs more time and a ratification vote, following a nine day walkout by 170,000 hourly workers in 22 states.
Scientists report the first fossil evidence that a land bridge once connected North America and Europe across the northern Atlantic. Fossils from Ellesmere Island in Canada match similar remains found in western Europe and the western United States, indicating a prehistoric connection across the Arctic region.
Viking 2's orbiter detects frozen water at Mars north pole, prompting scientists to say conditions may have supported life in the past. Crofton B. Farmer of Jet Propulsion Laboratory calls it another shred of evidence, suggesting future life-search efforts focus on the polar region.
A local horse enthusiast began riding lessons at APS Stables and found two curious horses staring through a window. The incident coincided with a bustling night near a McDonald’s parking lot in Aiken.
Circuit court Judge E Harry Agnew said the petition from nine Aiken County residents asks him to investigate actions by four county council members and to pause action on terminating Donnie J Williams as county administrator until a court ruling. The hearing on Williams is set for Oct 5 with Williams likely to be terminated.
A structured scorecard assigns up to five points per category for issues relevance premises logical steps evidence organization refutation and presentation. Five judges from university debate programs will score the Ford and Carter debate as AP wirephoto accompanies coverage.
The state attorney general will review charges against Judge Rodney A Peeples after Governor Edwards asked for investigation. Murphy alleged violations of the Freedom of Information Act and Home Rule Act tied to a secret August 31 meeting and actions by Aiken County Council.
The forecast splits on today with a sunny warm day and about 80 degrees with a 10 percent rain chance. Tomorrow looks certain to be sunny and warm while the weekend remains fair with highs near 70 and weekend lows dipping into the 40s.
Carter and Ford prepare for tonight's Philadelphia debate before an audience that could reach 100 million. The two campaigns highlight contrasting travel and prep styles as US Steel ties surface on Ford's Florida trips and ethics questions linger from past lodging and gifts.
At the special meeting and again at a regular session the Aiken County Council debated clarification of a PSA ordinance section. Attorneys questioned contract signing before bids, overruns, and who pays remaining costs beyond EPA financing.
Trask says any findings on Peeples will go to the Supreme Court for disciplinary action. Judge J Woodrow Lewis has not commented and requests copies of Aiken Standard articles. Peeples withheld meeting tapes and faced questions from News Media while discussions centered on funds for Peeples expenses. Clerk Mrs Frank Roe and County Administrator Donnie Williams clash over a $46000 fund and county governance. Harold Graybeal notes strain between Peeples and Roe hamper county and clerk cooperation.
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