29 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1976
Page
1
Former astronaut Frank Borman chairs the Special Commission on the United States Military Academy as Secretary of the Army Martin Hoffman explains the panel’s purpose in investigating honor code violations at West Point.
Prime Minister Ian Smith urged London to dispatch an envoy to Salisbury to clear up confusion over steps toward black majority rule. He said he was anxious to proceed as soon as possible with talks with African leaders to create an interim government as a British mission met with black presidents in Botswana to work out transition details.
London AP reports the British pound rose to 1.6675 dollars after Chancellor Denis Healey announced plans to seek 3.9 billion dollars from the IMF. Analysts say the move aims to reduce repayment uncertainties on June credits and restore confidence after sterling hit a record low.
Washington reports the Ford administration eased a Saudi dispute by clearing a missile sale, while Congress debates oil pricing and a proposed ban on U S firms joining the Arab boycott of Israel. Senate Foreign Relations Committee moved to block any halt on the $30 million sale.
AT&T plans a residential rate increase unless competition in the telephone industry is halted. Chairman John D. de Butts told a House subcommittee that FCC policy toward competition will raise costs and harm service for most customers, including home users.
A congressional task force reports that about 138000 Indochinese refugees in the United States are adjusting to life here. In the 18 months since Southeast Asian collapses many have reduced welfare dependency, found work, and moved beyond initial sponsor housing, though mental depression remains a concern.
The abducted daughter Patricia Ann Erb, 19, of Jackson Minnesota, linked to American Mennonite pastor John D. Erb, has been located alive in Buenos Aires suburb government custody. Her family confirmed the report though details remain unverified.
Thomas W. Greene, SRP United Way chairman, says the season is a time for thanksgiving as the Savannah River Plant supports the United Way. He notes benefits reach beyond the needy and emphasizes the joy of giving over receiving. Mike Mitchell solves dress code by wearing a tee shirt printed to resemble a jacket and tie for class picture day.
Harold V Graybeal, chair of Aiken County Council, requests a proof of loss from Underwriters Adjustment Company of Columbia regarding Mrs. William T. Scott. The bond is state bound, with debate over whether funds go to county or state and whether guilt affects collection. Citizens urged action to restore funds to Aiken County after audits show unaccounted money.
Aiken County resident Daniel H. Johnson charges Judge Rodney Peeples with meddling in partisan politics after a 1976 Eureka community political supper. Johnson alleges Peeples praised Sheriff Paul Grant and urged support for Bill Knotts, raising ethical concerns about a judge involved in political campaigning. Knotts denies campaigning by Peeples.
Aiken County voters rush to register ahead of the general election closing the books 30 days before. Chairman Wallace N. Blackwell says daily registrations exceed 200 as lines form before the Saturday deadline for the November 2 vote. Voters will choose district council members and an at large chairman in the new single member district system.
President Ford faces a decision on whether to sign or veto a $3.7 billion public works bill after Jimmy Carter urged approval. Congressional leaders seek time for a veto override, while Ford debates the impact on deficits and unemployment. The White House also plans a Rose Garden signing for a separate police death-benefits measure and faces a Labor-HHS-Education appropriations deadline.
Public hearings for widening U.S. Highway 1 York Street to four lanes from Hampton Avenue to I-20 were announced. The first session is November 9 at 1 a.m. in the Recorder's Court Public Safety Building with a second hearing planned after the new year.
The Aiken area’s rain should end tomorrow afternoon with fair and mild weather for the rest of the week. Tonight 60 percent chance of rain, tomorrow 40 percent. Temperatures cool with highs near 77 and tonight’s low around 65.
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