19 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1976
Page
1
In Pasadena, scientists woke the Viking lander and confirmed cameras and equipment are functioning as the craft prepares for a Martian touchdown slated for 7:53 am EDT Tuesday. Radio signals travel 19 minutes 240 million miles, delaying confirmation until about 8:12 am.
The U S Embassy said Tuesday’s evacuation of Americans and others from Beirut will move by road convoy to Damascus. Chartered planes will fly evacuees from Damascus to Athens. Offshore naval support from the 6th Fleet was discussed but not confirmed.
Thailand will receive through the United States 388 million dollars in bases and base improvements built by the United States as a grant rather than payment by Thailand. The facilities will be left behind on the eve of the July 20 deadline for the departure of virtually all U S personnel, with no demand for Thai payment.
Belmont Ohio AP Rep Wayne Hays returns to Washington for the first time since hospitalization for an overdose of sleeping pills at his farm. The 65 year old Democrat leaves the chairmanship of the House Administration Committee and is reported by Dr Richard J Phillips as looking and feeling good and ready to work.
Rep. Allan T Howe faces a city court trial on a misdemeanor charge of soliciting sex for pay in Salt Lake City. The freshman Democrat was accused of offering $20 to two police decoy prostitutes in the red light district. he pleaded innocent, admitting he talked with the decoys Margaret Hamblin and Kathleen Taylor.
The AP reports 2 259 Kansas City delegates chosen with Ford at 1066 votes Reagan 1020 and 172 uncommitted plus 1 for Howard Baker. Uncommitted status and electability expected to shape final decision before the convention.
In Roanoke Rapids North Carolina AP the J P Stevens and Company has not signed a contract with the Textile Workers Union of America despite organizing Stevens employees 23 months ago. The NLRB accuses Stevens of failing to bargain in good faith amid a current stalemate. The union denies the charge and committees keep negotiating.
The U S Bureau of the Census reports South Carolina gained about 43 000 residents from July 1 1974 to July 1 1975. Five counties Chester McCormick Walterboro Saluda and Union saw declines up to 300 each while eleven of the 46 counties grew more than 1 000. Lexington led gains rising from 112 200 to 119 300, a 7 100 increase.
Left wing terrorists blamed for bombing across seven Spanish cities on the 40th anniversary of Franco's military revolt. Interior Minister Rodolfo Martin Villa said seven people were injured as bombs exploded nationwide.
Fortunes of North Augusta joined thousands of vacationers paying $2 for a ride on the Water Boggan at the resort. Spectators from sixth grader Brian to grandmother Maxine were seen slipping and splashing on the new attraction. The note about the L B C High School booster club meeting appears to be stray text.
Aiken County Council plans to approve 105679.70 for 1143 days of indigent care at Aiken Community Hospital from February 23 to June 30 1976 using current indigent care funds. The ordinance by Harold W Graybeal requires payment at the lowest Medicare rate and notes total hours certified by the Department of Social Services.
Four phase plan to expand and remodel city offices proceeds from June with a $170 000 budget. The old Fire Department building will be converted for Finance and Water Departments while the mayor and council areas gain space. Phase III adds upstairs remodeling and a new engineer drafting area follows in Phase IV with Public Works updates.
In Chowchilla California three masked men abducted 26 children and their driver in daylight but the youngsters escaped. The crime appears preplanned with vans bought months earlier, one registered near Los Gatos and others unregistered, complicating records checks. Authorities pursued leads across the San Joaquin Valley as the van outfit and phony registration were traced. The creekbed hiding site near the kidnapping added to the case’s puzzling details.
Investigators say new clues point toward the capture of three men who abducted 26 Chowchilla school children and their bus driver, with 27 of the group escaping unharmed about 28 hours later. Sheriff Ed Bates and Alameda County detectives report tips from Sonora that may pinpoint suspects' whereabouts on specific dates last year. Authorities expect to identify at least one abductor soon.
The forecast shows hot weather with possible rain over the next few days in the Aiken area. Temperatures hover around high 70s to near 80. Afternoon and evening thundershowers are expected with a 20 percent rain chance tonight and 30 percent tomorrow.
Public hearings on adopting Home Rule Act provisions will follow the city council’s next regular meeting in North Augusta. Citizens may comment on items in the council’s latest recommendations.
An appeal about the high percentage of black students at Eustis Park Elementary School will be raised at the Aiken County Board of Education meeting at 7 30 p m tomorrow. Parents have pressed Area I Council to close or rezone the area, arguing enrollment demographics are rising faster there. The board will consider a referendum related action and a right of way issue near Gardendale Elementary School.
Richard S. Dick Young a former big band guitarist from Brooklyn and a golf organizer who shifted to classical guitar died at University Hospital He lived at 1405 Wyman St NE Funeral arrangements are by George Funeral Home He played with Paul Whiteman and Ted Lewis and once worked at WOR in New York City He last played in 1966 and later moved to Aiken South Carolina with Mrs Young joining local music circles.
Investigators say evidence points toward a suspect in the Chowchilla bus kidnapping of 26 children and their driver. Officials note no motive established yet with possible involvement of four people. FBI withdrawal cited as hindering progress while police release drawings and partial license numbers.
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