16 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1976
Page
1
French scientist Charles Brousse of the University of Paris said the warning that the blowoff would occur in 10 to 12 hours may be delayed by several days. Thousands were evacuated from the danger zone around the 4,813 foot peak near Pointe-a-Pitre in Guadeloupe.
A 12 year study by Harvard School of Public Health NCI and University of Louisville finds estrogen pills do not prevent breast cancer in menopausal women and may cause the disease. Researchers caution results do not prove causation but suggest a definite possibility.
FBI says no new leads in the search for Susan Murphy a fringe Manson clan member who escaped Terminal Island prison with another woman. They overpowered a guard beat her and escaped in the guard's car before abandoning it authorities said.
Nashville AP reports Billy Renstrom who was blinded by a World War II land mine explosion regained his sight after surgery last September. He credits God for the healing and says he can now watch television read his Bible and recognize people with aid from special glasses.
The U S Court of Military Appeals will hear whether it can block expulsion of cadets from West Point amid a cheating scandal. The Army argues no jurisdiction to intervene while lawyers for 37 cadets say the military court can act. Army Secretary Martijn R Hoffman officials contend the court's scope covers only court martial convictions for criminal offenses.
The Ai ken County Council, now under home rule, will hold public hearings on ten items including funding for a Clerk of Court audit and three Public Service Authority ordinances. Petitions in support of County Administrator Donnie J Williams will be submitted, though he may not attend.
The piece notes many Aiken families transport items to Clemson University dorms for move in. It mentions crowded rooms and the need for room expansion. Vera McGahee rips a car mirror from a rear view by accident, a sign of her strong influence. The Hungry Bull grand opening draws crowds with carnation gifts paddle balls and half price meals for 1 981 attendees.
The South Carolina delegation's caucus sparked a 4 hour dispute led by C Marshall Cain after he ruled against replacing a Ford delegate with Reagan backed Julius W McKay. Norma C Russell was seated instead sparking threats of a credentials committee appeal by John E Bourne Jr.
Ford and Reagan pursue uncommitted delegates as the GOP opens its most divided national convention. Mary Louise Smith signals the start while strategists test totals with Ford at 1,117 and Reagan 1,036 according to AP, with 105 uncommitted. Buckley remains a late possibility, keeping the race uncertain.
Aiken area residents are warned of a pleasant week with cooler daytime temperatures and mild nights. Highs expected in the 80s, lows in the 70s, with a 30 percent chance of rain tonight dropping to 10 percent tomorrow.
The first business session of a four state conference of Federal Land Bank associations and Production Credit associations directors and presidents convened this morning in Asheville. About 850 former directors presidents and guests attended representing 46 Land Bank associations and 58 Production Credit associations across North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Farmer owned Land Bank groups issue and service long term loans for the Federal Land Bank of Columbia serving farmers growers ranchers and rural homeowners. State meetings follow this afternoon with a banquet planned for tonight.
Evan Luther and Brett Haselden of Aiken plan to stay handcuffed together from Wednesday 6 p.m. to Monday 6 a.m. aiming for a 276 hour feat that could set an unofficial world record. They met logistical challenges including clothing, activities, sleep, and sleep location while adapting to use of opposite hands. swimming poses easier.
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