05 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
1
A new cease-fire was declared in the Lebanese civil war. Five hours after the deadline a Palestinian spokesman reported only minor gunfire in Beirut. Mortar shells hit Tal Zaatar refugee camp killing one woman. no major truce violations were confirmed.
In Pasadena, scientists fear Viking’s soil-scooping arm is permanently out of commission leaving only existing samples. Engineers commanded the camera to inspect the jammed arm after it halted Tuesday during a soil collection for the organic chemistry experiment.
Washington lawmakers heard urgent calls for a new mortgage concept aimed at restructuring traditional mortgages. A Senate subcommittee on housing and urban affairs discussed legislation intended to help millions of Americans priced out of the housing market buy their own homes.
John B. Connally rejects campaign links to the Watergate affair and fights back at Republican critics William Cohen of Maine and Tom Railsback of Illinois who seek to block his bid for the vice presidential nomination. He vows to attack and will not back down.
Ronald Reagan and running mate Richard Schweiker faced a tepid reception in Mississippi on the final pre convention tour. The pair aimed to sway Ford delegates in New York and New Jersey while state leaders acknowledged Schweiker's choice may have cost Reagan support in Mississippi.
Rep. Morris Udall compared Carter to Bible teaching and urged him to treat Ford and Reagan as he treated Udall. The quip drew laughter at a Washington Democratic dinner as Carter planned to pursue the race seriously after returning to his hometown retreat.
Secretary of State Kissinger and Prime Minister Callaghan met for breakfast in London to discuss a peaceful solution to South Africa's racial problem. A three hour session preceded Kissinger's eight day tour of Iran Afghanistan Pakistan France and the Netherlands. Reporters noted limited hope to avert war in Rhodesia where 250 000 whites confront a rising black rebellion among about six million.
Charleston report states the wildcat strike continues in its third week. About 90,000 miners in seven states remain idle as UMW officials’ appeals to return to work and court orders go unheeded.
Community chatter includes John Weems winning cake for the seventh year, Nancy Boyd's Colorado camping recall before a flash flood, Mike Enloe dollhouse furniture plans, Orville White in Augusta eye surgery, and Thurmond party switch rumors with a pecan pie recipe attribution.
Two statements from attorney Julian B. Salley Jr. create confusion over Donnie J. Williams plans. Salley says a public hearing may be requested within five days under Home Rule Act while noting procedures are unsettled and a hearing date could shift.
A limited OCR fragment mentions Aiken and S YL in connection with a 3D NLWOL leadership role. Details are unclear but imply organizational attribution and a named individual leading a unit.
Aiken County Council completed the third reading making the Sept 2 PSA referendum official. The SC Supreme Court ruled the 1974 referendum illegal as it was ordered by the PSA, not the county. The panel and PSA officials push four related ordinances and first reading for establishing the PSA as a county agency.
Medical researchers narrowed the likely cause of the Legionnaires disease that has killed 22 people but say the origin remains unknown. First test results from Philadelphia labs may arrive today as officials prepare for a possible inoculation program if identification is confirmed.
Valchem experiences a Monday spill as an employee overfills a water tank diluting a butyl acrylate mixture. DHEC officials indicate no planned action and the board had recently deemed Valchem in violation but not fined.
After three days of mid 80s the Aiken area faces rising heat with tomorrow’s high in the low 90s. Rain chances stay near zero today and about ten percent tomorrow night as tonight’s low dips to the upper 60s.
ACEA president Margaret Sanders says the association has spent the summer readying for the new year. A recertification system based on workshops and study will be adjusted for Aiken County before submission to the board. Welfare and Citizens School Study Committee work also features in summer actions.
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