Soviets Threaten Urgent Action in Lebanon Crisis
Beirut Radio cited Soviet ambassador Soldatov as telling Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat and Kamal Jumblatt that Moscow would take urgent measures to aid Palestinian guerrillas and Lebanese Muslims against Christian forces and Syrian allies. He urged Assad to pull back 13,000 Syrian troops and 450 tanks deployed in six weeks to avert Muslim defeat.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Alexander Soldatov
Kremlin
Yasir Arafat
Kamal Jumblatt
Soldatov
Soviet Union
Hafez Assad
Complete Recovery Expected for Pat Nixon After Stroke
Long Beach California reports that Dr John Lungren says former first lady Pat Nixon will completely recover from a recent stroke. He notes she may leave hospital in a week to 10 days and regain full use after partial paralysis, with her husband and daughters watching for low mood common in stroke recovery.
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Long Beach, Calif
Pat Nixon
John Lungren
Nixon
Wallace ends fourth bid to run for White House
George Wallace told delegates in New York that many still favor him but urged them to accept a partial victory by supporting fellow southerner Jimmy Carter to lead the Democratic ticket.
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New York
George Corley Wallace
White House
George Wallace
Alabama
Jimmy Carter
Bombs Linked To Puerto Ricans At DNC
Incendiary bombs exploded in five midtown department stores hours before the Democratic National Convention. A Puerto Rican independence group claimed responsibility for the devices, left in a phone booth note declaring the protest against colonial leeches at the convention. The blasts caused only slight damage and no injuries.
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New York
Booth
Lewis Deschler, longtime House parliamentarian, dies
Former House parliamentarian Lewis Deschler dies at Bethesda Naval Medical Center at age 7 after a series of strokes. He retired in 1974 after 47 years guarding the House precedents and had just finished the first compilation since 1936, due for publication later this year.
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Washington (Ap
Lewis Deschler
House of Representatives
Deschler
Bethesda Naval Medical Center
Ford Joins Birdwatchers at All Star Game
President Ford will attend the All Star game in Philadelphia to join Bird watcher Mark Fidrych on the mound. The appearance aims to divert national attention from the Democratic convention in New York and attract more American TV viewers.
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Washington
Ford
Mark
Fidrych
Philadelphia
New York
Vietnam calls for U.S. talks over missing soldiers
Vietnamese Vice Foreign Minister Phan Hien linked locating Americans missing in the war to U.S. economic aid and urged talks between Hanoi and Washington. He said settlement of mutual concerns is necessary and that talks would be held at a later diplomatic time and place.
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Manila
The
Philippines
U.S
Vietnam
Phan Hien
Heat Returns With 90s Ahead
Forecast calls for sunny and warm weather with temperatures rising into the 90s and a low in the 70s. Only a 10 percent chance of rain tonight and tomorrow, with possible showers and thunderstorms returning later in the week from Thursday through Saturday.
Hospitalized USCA Director Recovers After Motorcycle Accidents
Marti Clare, USCA Student Activities director, recuperating in Daytona hospital after a leg break in three places while learning to ride a motorcycle. A card from staff mocked the accident with line about Evel Knievel. Martha Knight turns 11 tomorrow alongside President Ford.
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Marti Clare
USCA
Marti
Daytona
Aiken approves strict building laws to curb unsafe structures
City Council gives preliminary approval to three ordinances to demolish unsafe buildings, require lot cleanups, and raise fines from 100 to 200 dollars. Public hearing and second reading set for next meeting under new Home Rule authority.
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Jeane Hall
Aiken City
Windham
Aiken County
Demos Back National Health Insurance Plan At Convention
The Democratic platform pledges national health insurance and guaranteed minimum incomes with aims to cut adult unemployment to 3 percent within four years. It endorses easing Hatch Act restrictions for federal workers while preserving civil service protections. Jimmy Carter supporters helped shape wording amid swift convention approval.
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New York
New Democrats
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Pre Release Center Inmates Help Pay Their Way
Inmates at the Lower Savannah River Community Pre-Release Center contribute to family support and state costs during its two year operation. About 50 inmates average $124.67 weekly, paying $5 daily for room and board and sending funds home, reducing taxpayer burden by roughly $4,500 per inmate annually. First offenders receive program priority and inmate screening is strict before placement.
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Jeane Hall
Savannah River
Columbia
Aiken
Aiken County
George A. Roof
Roof
S.C. Department of Corrections
Department of Corrections
S.C
Carter Eyes Running Mate Decision At Democratic Convention
At the Democratic gathering in New York Jimmy Carter was expected to pick a running mate today with Muskie Mondale Glenn among top contenders. Barbara Jordan electrified delegates with a call for a new national community and common purpose while John Glenn spoke on unity and progress.
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New York
Jimmy Carter
Barbara Jordan
America
Carter
Sveretsen
Edmund S. Muskie
Walter Mondaie
John Glenn
Frank Church
Henry Jackson
Adlai Stevenson
Miss Jordan
Texas
Glenn
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Thoroughbreds New Name For Aiken Team
The Aiken American Legion Post 26 baseball squad will be called the Aiken Thoroughbreds after a community contest run by the Aiken Standard and WLOW radio. Jackie Fordham of Aiken submitted the winning idea, chosen from 37 names amid many duplicates. Jerry Knudson, a USCA student, proposed Aiken Amigos but the final pick tied to local horse country.
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Aiken Thoroughbreds
American Legion
Aiken Standard
WLOW
Aiken
Jackie Fordham
Ardvarks
Citizen's Field
Ducks
Jerry Knudson
Aiken Amigos
USCA
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