11 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1977
Page
1
Raton and Forest Service crews fought an eight mile grass fire south of Raton on Sunday with units from several communities responding. In Santa Fe a Albuquerque insurance agent's license was suspended after seven employees of the Institute of American Indian Arts felt duped and sought action.
A government report shows rising housing costs squeeze renters and push housing ownership out of reach. The result is a check on the growth of American homeowners as costs climb beyond affordable levels.
Shimon Peres was formally nominated to lead Israel's Labor party for the May 17 elections, succeeding Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin who will resign. France announced it sent 11 transport planes with crews to aid Zaire in countering invaders in Shaba province.
Augusta Georgia Tom Watson shot 67 to win the Masters as Jack Nicklaus charged but fell short. Nicklaus finished in contention while Watson claimed the title at Augusta National on Sunday.
The 275 foot Taras Shevchenko carrying 93 crew was seized 240 miles southeast of Boston for overharvesting river herring under the new 200 mile limit. The vessel was escorted to Boston and will be turned over to U S authorities after docking at the Coast Guard station.
Jicarilla Apache Police Chief Raleigh Tafoya defends his eight teen year service and denies secret meetings while a group led by Lester Sandoval seeks recalls for Tafoya Leonard Atole Edward Vicenti and Dale Vigil. They accuse tribal leaders of funds mismanagement listing losses at multiple enterprises and debt of Apache Indian Enterprises. The recall bid and accusations follow schoolyard taunts and growing political tension on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.
Paul Warnke, chief U.S. disarmament negotiator, said the United States will spend billions on weapons development if no SALT agreement is reached soon. He warned of another defense spending surge if arms control fails and urged urgent talks with the Soviet Union.
Christians worldwide marked Easter with prayers in Jerusalem and Vatican Mass for 200000 pilgrims. Pope Paul VI spoke in 14 languages in St. Peter's Square, while Orthodox and Lutheran services took place at key sites in Jerusalem. In the Soviet Union Easter began Saturday night with state broadcasts and home feasts reflected in Tass reports.
A personal essay recounts genealogy efforts inspired by Roots and the humility of census research. The author notes name spellings vary, census gaps exist, and progress comes with patience and help from experienced researchers as they push back a generation.
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