Death toll climbs in Big Thompson Canyon flood
Searchers shifted to locating the dead in Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon after a flash flood. Larimer County Sheriff Robert Watson warned the toll could reach 200, with 77 confirmed dead, 260 injured, and about 559 unaccounted. President Ford declared the county a federal disaster area, while rebuilding costs for U.S. 34 were estimated at $10 million over three years.
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Experts Claim Exported Uranium Could Now Make 1 000 Atomic Bombs
Washington sources say countries stocked with U S uranium hold enough spent fuel to build about 1 000 atomic bombs. Experts warn lack of U S facilities to reprocess or store future returns may risk diversion for military use. India reports 200 metric tons of stockpile but Washington has not repurchased. IAEA safeguards would govern use.
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Aiken Standard Publication Details Declared
The Aiken Standard established 1867 publishes each afternoon except weekends from 124 Rutland Drive Aiken South Carolina 29801 with AP dispatches and reserved republication rights. Subscriptions are handled by the Aiken Standard PBM and advance payments over five weeks are not accepted.
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Viking Prepares Second Mars Soil Sample
Viking 1 will use a 10 foot robotic arm to scoop a second handful of Martian soil. The sample will be analyzed by a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer to check for organic molecules suggesting possible life. Dr. Gil Levin leads the team observing puzzling gas emissions from the first soil sample.
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Soviet Chess Grandmaster Plans Augusta Settlement
Viktor Korchnoi, who sought political asylum in the Netherlands, plans to move to the United States and live with the Hagler family in Augusta. Dutch radio said he checked in at Amsterdam police to lodge the asylum request after sharing first place with Anthony Miles in the IBM chess tournament.
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F and M Bank Hosts Bicentennial Essay Contest for Youth
Farmers and Merchants Bank sponsors a Great American essay contest for children 12 and under in honor of the Bicentennial. Entries must be under 150 words and include name, address, and age. Drop entries at any branch. top prize is $100 with $25 per branch. Winners announced October 6, the bank's 70th birthday.
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Graniteville Band Booster Meeting Tonight
The Graniteville Band Booster Club holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 in the Leavelle McCampbell High School band room. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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Grace Kelly on marriage and religion at congress
Princess Grace of Monaco says faith discipline and respect for a husband's authority foster harmony in family life. She spoke at the 41st International Eucharistic Congress, stressing char for children and shared values with Prince Rainier.
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Goren Bridge Versus Sharif Showdown from 1976 Italy Australia Match
In a 1976 bridge contest between Italy and Australia, Vivaldi defends brilliantly to force nine tricks as declarer. The deal features heavy spade play and diamonds as a critical defense sequence, with North opening 1C and declarers enduring a tough spade break.
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Antonio Vivaldi
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Declarer
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