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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1971
Page
1
Washington reports the United States and the Soviet Union prepared to sign two disarmament side agreements as Secretary of State Rogers and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko aimed to finalize a dogs line modernization pact to prevent accidental nuclear war.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers and Egyptian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Riad endorsed continuing efforts for an interim Middle East settlement while noting differences on the value of pursuing such efforts.
The Daily Express identified the defector who exposed a Soviet spy ring in Britain as Oleg Lialine, a 34 year old Russian trade official. The lead came after a Soviet diplomat hinted the defector was recently involved in a traffic case and connected to an embassy official.
Pope Paul VI opened the third World Synod of Bishops in the Sistine Chapel with Cardinal Mindszenty present after amnesty. The month long synod will tackle priestly celibacy and the church stance on social injustices with early delegates hinting at a strong conservative trend.
President Nixon sent Congress three reports from the Highway Traffic Safety Administration showing the 1970 U S traffic deaths at 55,300, down from 56,400 the year before. The fatality rate fell to 4.9 per 100 million vehicle miles from 5.32 in 1969, the lowest in automotive history.
South Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission reports a lease with Continental Can Co of Augusta Georgia adding 51000 acres to the state game management program. The parcel extends the agency's land holdings and enhances wildlife conservation efforts.
Aiken County drivers can obtain 1972 auto tags with less hassle due to a local law. The Aiken delegation exempted residents from the need to pay current taxes, requiring only 1970 and earlier taxes. Form 406, mailed with tax bills, certifies past payments and must be shown to the highway department. If Form 406 is missing, contact the delinquent tax collector.
M Gowan renews battle over a circulated memorandum attacking Gov. West and two Democratic senators for appointing non party magistrates. Marion McGowan says the memo should be official and urges the county Democratic Party to issue a formal copy to all appointed magistrates and constables. She warns the party’s image is tarnished and future election prospects doubtful.
McGowan claims a conspiracy among West Laughlin and Dooley has manipulated the Aiken County vote. He warns the memorandum decision could affect voters rights and nominees and contemplates appealing to federal or state courts. Wise currently holds the Warren ville Graniteville Vaucluse magistrate seat since May despite not running in the primary.
Monster hurricane Ginger stalled 30 miles southeast of Morehead City with gusts near 90 mph. The oldest and one of the largest storms on record, it threatens the coast as residents seek shelter and evacuations unfold in Atlantic Beach and surrounding towns.
Aiken Chamber of Commerce Triple Crown Committee will meet Monday at 5 p.m. to set objectives and assign committees. General chairman is Skipper Perry. Tentative 1972 Aiken Trials dates: March 11 for the event with Steeplechase the following week and business event scheduled week before the trials.
In Columbia AP Republican Rep. Marshall Cain led a filibuster against a Senate reapportionment plan in the South Carolina House after defeating amendments to alter residency rules. The House created two new districts and raised total to 22. Cain and Limehouse proposals to shift power to urban areas were tabled. Powell warned he would resume talks unless amendments silenced his objections.
Hospital board and South Carolina Education Commission weigh a 20 acre site on Trolleyline Road near the University of South Carolina regional campus. Officials cite traffic, access, and shared facilities as factors while studying a more central location 2.3 miles west of the present hospital near Graniteville US 1 crossing.
The Cost of Living Council rejected a $300 pay raise for South Carolina's 28 000 teachers. The South Carolina Education Association says Thurmond staff were told the council's decision. Atty. Gen. McLeod awaits the council's reply to his inquiry.
A weekly puzzle teaser promotes a $120 pot and a new puzzle with October 1st nearing. It calls for readers to join in, follow the rules, and try for the prize as no winner is yet in sight.
Lamar Yates outlined a proposed Sumter County ambulance plan costing about 70 000 annually. The plan includes four ambulances at Toomey Hospital with one financed by federal funding, two 12 hour shifts, a base fee of 18.50 plus 50 cents per mile, and billing through the hospital outpatient department.
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