14 Jul 1980
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1980
Page
1
Richard Queen, freed hostage, bought a new outfit for his return to the United States but will remain in a U S military hospital in Wiesbaden for several more days of medical tests. An American diplomat said tests are proceeding and results take time.
Tehran newspapers press the punishment plan for the 52 American captives with Hojatoleslam Hassani claiming 99 percent of deputies favor spy trials unless the Shah and fortune are returned to Iran. Payam Enghlab reported the stance as of Sunday.
Ronald Reagan has opened a large lead over President Carter in recent weeks according to an AP NBC News poll. Voters are split on Reagan’s proposed major tax cut and other issues.
Leesville police have charged 56 year old Courtney Hunter with murder in the death of Annie Mae Smith Hunter 49 at a Sunday funeral service at First Baptist Church Leesville More than 100 mourners were present when gunfire erupted police said
Lifeguard Julie Jimnies faced a swarm of ants while cleaning near the pool on Saturday. She treated her bites by soaking her legs in a bucket of treated water for relief as onlookers watched.
A compact window into Aiken County items including classifieds comics community calendar Dear Abby and Erma Bombeck columns historic notes and obituaries with a sports and weather snapshot.
Persistent high temperatures above 100 degrees keep residents in Aiken County uneasy with little relief expected. A heat related death occurred as two victims were treated at Aiken Community Hospital with one man and an elderly woman hospitalized after extreme heat. Electrical demand peaked last Thursday but weather and outages marked a hot week with storms causing outages in multiple areas including Gregg Avenue Houndslake Graniteville and Kalmia Hill.
Weather tips warn of a Texas style heat wave for Aiken with guidance on keeping homes cool. Advice covers closing windows midday, using opaque shades, minimizing lighting, cooking less, using fans at night, seeking air conditioned spaces, and safe handling of car cooling systems and pets. Garden expert Doug Walker advises best watering times and varying frequencies by plant type and soil conditions.
DETROIT thousands of delegates arrive as Republicans begin their national convention with Ronald Reagan’s vice presidential choice as the main suspense. Senator Richard Lugar rebukes Carter and urges Reagan era leadership while delegates hope for party unity under a tight convention script.
The S C delegation rests ahead of the Republican National Convention in Detroit with few events. Dan Ross and Benj Thrailkill mingle outside the Ponchartrain Hotel as George Bush greets Erminie Nave, while delegates recall past conventions and anticipate Reagan nomination enthusiasm.
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