23 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1977
Page
1
A household feature highlights a Yorkshire pudding recipe shared by an English girl. Practical tips appear for home cooks seeking traditional methods and serving ideas. The item promotes page 1B with kitchen-focused guidance and regional culinary heritage.
Tel Aviv AP Rabin favored to lead Israel’s Labor Party into the May 17 general election as delegates prepare for a secret ballot. Peres presses domestic issues while Rabin touts foreign policy and his backing from party establishment. Mayor Kollek cautions victory may not guarantee victory in the general election.
The Girl Scouts oppose the Boy Scouts of America rebrand to Scouting USA. They say the word boy is objectionable to minorities and note women participate in the Exploring Program. The national office says the new name is being phased in while the legal name stays Boy Scouts of America.
E. Howard Hunt, jailed 32 months for involvement in the Watergate burglary, was released from a federal prison camp at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. He left the facility at 6 am and declined to be interviewed, saying he would notify media about future availability.
Philadelphia reports show pretzel sales plummet as lye-coated products recalled by the FDA impact major distributors. Sam Rothberg of United Food Distributors notes weekly sales collapsed from about $30,000 to zero, following last week's recall of Billys Pretzels and other brands.
Senator Strom Thurmond contends Carter’s $2.8 million defense cut delays critical weapon purchases. He argues major systems like the F15 fighter, B1 bomber, CH-53E helicopter, and attack submarines will still need to be bought to keep defense posture secure.
A powerful low pressure system centered over north central Kansas triggered heavy showers and thunderstorms from north Texas to Nebraska. Rain and snow mixed in the upper Mississippi Valley. Winds damaged mobile homes near Joplin injuring four. a severe thunderstorm watch covered parts of northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri.
Weather update for Aiken County shows a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow. Tonight's low will be mid 40s, with highs in the 70s tomorrow and again Friday as warm conditions continue.
United Merchants reports 150000 cubic feet of natural gas per day with expectation of full restoration in ten days. Graniteville informs 25 percent supply now but commits to propane emergency to protect 800 jobs at Gregg Finishing Plant while awaiting March 15 full gas release. Timmerman cites high costs and open ended contract risk as Graniteville uses 3100000 cubic feet daily at full capacity.
Aiken Community Hospital marks its first anniversary as 54 patients moved from Aiken County hospital a year ago. Through year end 1975 the facility admitted 6 276 patients and treated over 15 000 in its emergency room led by Larry McFall who notes 24 hour ER and Nuclear Medicine department as key gains. He emphasizes teamwork and open communication to sustain quality patient care despite initial public concerns about private hospital operations.
North Augusta City Council on second reading passed ordinances setting municipal and general election dates filing deadlines and runoff rules. If approved final next week May 31 municipal election and April 12 filing deadline drive primaries with runoffs if needed. Mayor to four year term six council members vie for four and two year terms.
The House planned to vote on budget changes to fund a Carter stimulus package including a proposed $50 per person rebate. Senate actions add 17.2 billion to the budget, with Republicans opposing the rebate and Democrats split, while the plan aims to boost consumer spending and create jobs through $12 billion in tax cuts and various public works and training programs.
The Aiken City Police will issue tickets for parking violations on parkways without signs tomorrow as Heart Fund patrons are told to use St John’s or First Baptist lots. Luncheon starts at 11 30 a m instead of noon. The article also notes a skiing trip delay for the Taylors and a church league basketball game and finals this weekend.
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