20 Feb 1978
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1978
Page
1
The page teases feature sections including an eagle eye view of the world on Page 7B Joyce's shots help Pacers turn twenty one on Page 7A and Prince gets no party but new allowance on Page 8B
The Have You Heard column notes Butler Derrick will need a fresh farm joke for his speaking engagements and invites suggestions at 415 House Office Building Washington DC 20515.
A forecast notes a 30 percent chance of precipitation tonight with possible snow sleet or light snow. After a high in the 40s, tonight’s lows drop to the 30s and clouds bring an increasing rain risk into Friday with highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s.
Weekend University of Pittsburgh reports suggesting higher lung cancer rates near nuclear facilities draw denials from Sen. Strom Thurmond and SRP medical officials. They cite no conclusive data and warn against misinterpreting figures. Doctors Sternglass and Sauer offer mixed views, noting varied cancer trends and no proven link to plant proximity.
Charles D. Ravenel told about 50 listeners in Aiken that he will run for the U.S. Senate on issues not personalities. He aims to match Thurmond on national topics like SALT, nuclear power, deregulation, unemployment, education, taxes, and other campaign concerns. He faces the spring Democratic primary with little opposition and hints at AGNS facility licensing questions.
President Carter plans to ask Congress for definitive measures to end the 77 day coal strike. He may pursue temporary federal seizure of mines, binding arbitration, or Taft Hartley act action, with a blend likely. Officials say the administration will press both sides to reduce outages and layoffs.
Ed Young of Florence declared his bid for the Republican nomination in the June 13 primary. The former U S representative, businessman and farmer says he will appeal to workers farmers and Black voters, arguing for citizen leadership and conservative fiscal management. He notes his past service in the 6th District and emphasizes hands on experience with the working class.
National Poison Prevention Week begins March 20 as the 16th observance to warn of poison risks to children. Authorities cite non food substances including cleaners medicines and plants as common sources with special packaging reducing fatalities since 1972.
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