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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1973
Page
1
A board member of the South Carolina Department of Social Services says he and other members are pushing for state prosecution of Dr. Clovis H. Pierce of Aiken. The obstetrician's action is under review after a report that he had required unspecified conduct.
AP report states E. Howard Hunt Jr testified Colson helped approve theGemstone counter intelligence plan linked to the Watergate wiretapping project. Hunt said the scheme was requested by John N. Mitchell Jeb Magruder and John Dean with Colson later approving it.
In Santiago a military cordon blocks a midtown district as it hunts for illegal arms and supporters of fallen president Allende. The focus centers on apartment blocks housing regime officials and foreign residents amid the junta’s drive to exterminate Marxism and stabilize an inflation surge near 325 percent.
Space Center Houston reports Skylab 2 crew finishing cleanup aboard the house sized station to wrap up a 59 day orbital mission. Alan Bean Owen Garriott and Jack Lousma plan final duties on the last full day and anticipate homeward travel tomorrow ahead of Skylab 3 launch on November 11.
House Speaker Carl Albert says President Nixon’s criticisms of Congress are unfounded. He calls them feeble attempts to disguise the administration’s glaring failures during a nationwide radio address.
The Nixon administration moves nearly three quarters toward rationing under its fuel shortage contingency plan. The program remains unofficial and uses four stages from voluntary restraint to rationing as a last resort.
Two overdoses in early weeks of school year highlight ongoing drug problem in Aiken County. Public Safety Director J C Busbee notes improvement but ongoing risk and welcomes youth volunteers informers. North Augusta officials report rising cases with two teens involved this year and call for juvenile officer.
Aiken County Hospital Administrator Sam Nesbit urges basing the private hospital project decision on a larger county population rather than the limited turnout at hearings. He references the nine thousand county population and votes from Belvedere and Jackson, arguing for broader support before negotiations proceed.
Gulf United Nuclear Fuels Corp executives and about 75 Westchester visitors praised Aiken’s welcome during a weekend stay. They discussed moving headquarters to a 10.6 acre site opposite USC Aiken Regional Campus. Mrs Mollie Stern called the community effort fantastic and volunteers marvelous. James Fitzhugh and Mrs Christine Papousek highlighted southern hospitality convincing northern visitors to return.
The Aiken County Hospital Board of Trustees voted to urge the County Commissioners to build a county owned and operated hospital. The letter cites a 200 bed facility at about 8 million dollars, with funds from the Mattie Hall Trust and Duke Endowment.
The Aiken Recreation Department launches a picnic package for residents to borrow sports gear including horseshoes and softballs for three days. A ten dollar deposit is refunded upon return. Pickup is 8 30 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday at Teen Town. The tennis courts will be lit tonight and nightly from dusk to 10 p m except Sundays.
Aiken County physicians are invited to meet with Hospital Corporation of America officials Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Aiken County Hospital. HCA is one of three private firms considered to build a new hospital. Representing HCA are Dr. Thomas F. Frist and his son Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr., both of Nashville.
More than 80 000 tax notices will be mailed in Aiken County from today through Friday per County Treasurer Frank Thomas. The form 406 accompanies notices if back taxes are paid. Individuals needing form 406 to apply for license plates next week should have it. those missing it must pay delinquent taxes before receiving the form. The treasurer’s office opens Oct 1 from 8 30 a m to 5 p m Monday through Friday.
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