23 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1976
Page
1
A condensed note from Augusta area records shows the Aiken County Board of Commissioners in South Carolina handling a matter involving documentary stamps with a total indicated by a figure of 20 444. The document references a national fan in the context of the Augusta area and local county affairs.
Aiken County auditors report unrecorded fees totaling 32,271.95 from former Clerk of Court Cleo J. Scott. The summary, dated June 28, lists funds such as county documentary stamps and judgments unremitted or unrecorded, prompting questions at a county council meeting.
County Administrator Donnie J. Williams faced continued council pressure after a public apology for a name calling incident. A resignation letter circulated among councilmen required two thirds support. Three members had signed it while three others refused. Prosser had not decided, and Williams hoped for an executive session to discuss the matter as action loomed Monday.
Tests of swine flu vaccine show it is effective and produces few and minor side effects. Plans for vaccinating all age groups should continue. Trials with 5,200 people indicate strong protection in those over 24, with younger adults and children as young as three able to be immunized safely pending more data.
Mrs Richard Nixon, 64, is to be released from Long Beach Memorial Hospital after a stroke that left her partially paralyzed. Doctors say she will continue rehabilitation at home and return to the Nixon San Clemente estate Casa Pacifica for recovery. Former President Richard M Nixon and the couple’s daughters Julie Eisenhower and Tricia Cox plan to visit the hospital at 10 am PDT for the release.
Clarke Reed, chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party, criticized Ford supporters tactics to woo delegates, claiming the move may have backfired and reduced Ford’s backing in the state. He said Ford may have less support today than two days ago.
In 1850 Dr Hand of Baltimore County Maryland crossed the small love apple with a larger ornamental tomato variety to create a fruit similar to the modern tomato. The finding explains why Arkenites enjoy ripe backyard tomatoes today.
Justice Powell issues a stay delaying executions in Georgia Florida and Texas while the court considers a rehearing. The move casts a nationwide delay likely affecting about 630 inmates on death row and follows a July 2 decision upholding capital punishment laws in three states and striking down mandatory penalties in North Carolina and Louisiana.
Forecasters predict continued hot weather through the weekend with highs in the mids and a chance of showers. Tonight's low will be in the 70s with a 20 percent chance of rain today and 30 percent tomorrow.
The Aiken County School District advances a revised conduct code pending second reading by Board Chairwoman Lynn Hilley. It reinforces that discipline and conduct rules protect scholastic progress and student rights, outlines suspension procedures, and requires parental notification.
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