Chet Huntley Dies After Cancer Battle in Montana
Former NBC news anchor Chet Huntley died in Bozeman Montana at 62 after a battle with abdominal cancer. He had retired to develop the Big Sky resort area and underwent surgery in January after resigning from NBC in 1970 to run Big Sky Inc.
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Illinois would be kidnap attempt ends misfire in Decatur
Police and FBI reported a man forcing entry to the home of John H. Burns, a Decatur businessman, after posing as a pottery salesman. Mrs Burns answered the door while Burns was at work, revealing the victim was not the intended target. The search for the gunman continued.
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Light tax bite likely on oil profits in new levy
The House Ways and Means Committee voted to impose a windfall profits levy on the petroleum industry for now. The plan would raise little revenue as many oil firms would be exempt if they reinvest crisis profits into new energy development.
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House
Ways and Means
East African Plane Hijacked by Married Ethiopian Couple
An East African Airways flight carrying 35 people was hijacked by a man and a woman described as a married Ethiopian couple. They seized the plane with a pistol on a domestic Nairobi to Mombasa flight and were reportedly arrested on landing in Uganda.
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U.S. Records First Basic Balance Surplus in 1973
Government reports a 1973 basic balance surplus of 1.2 billion dollars, an increase of 11 billion from 1972 and the first ever surplus in the basic balance index. 1972 showed a deficit of 9.8 billion, indicating large outflows not fully offset by inflows.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Kronholm Ransom Recovered in Minnesota Garage
FBI Director Kelley announced that about 190000 of a 200000 ransom paid for Minnesota bank president’s kidnapped wife has been recovered. The money was found in a garage of a vacant Burnsville house where Eunice Kronholm was believed held by abductors.
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Minnesota
FBI
Clarence M. Kelley
Kelley
Burnsville
Minn
Eunice Kronholm
Prince Charles meets Streisand during Hollywood visit
Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, called Hollywood a fascinating place after a Universal Studios cocktail party. He later met Barbra Streisand while she recorded a song for a new movie, arranged by Streisand’s recording company to fulfill his request to meet her.
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Sertoma meeting weighs HCA psychiatric wing
At a Sertoma Club session talk turned to HCA funding a psychiatric wing if a local psychiatrist staffs it. Carl Littlejohn quipped on having a hospital now if a psychiatrist existed 20 years ago.
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Weekend Lancers Meet Steeplechase and Polo Parade
The Aiken weekend features the Third Annual Lancing Tournament at Powderhouse Practice Polo Field. More than 20 lancers from across South Carolina compete for silver trophies and tiaras for their ladies as Cham- ber of Commerce backs Triple Crown Week events. Proceeds offset Triple Crown Committee expenses.
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Panel proposes changes to Aiken County hospital plan
Denmark The Comprehensive Health Planning Advisory Committee recommends psychiatric and detox beds, a dialysis unit, and possible use of the old hospital for extended care. It backs a 250 bed facility on land next to the current hospital and urges coordination with local health and educational agencies. HCA aims for a 190 bed hospital opposite the USC Aiken campus. LSAPDC directors vote March 28 and then send recommendations to the State Board of Health.
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Aiken
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Aiken Task Force Proposals Adopted
The LSAPDC panel accepted with recommendations the letter of intent from Hospital Corporation of America to build a 190-bed hospital in Aiken County. Mrs. Winans and Dr. Lipe opposed, a voice vote was held, and the panel approved the recommendations 6 to 2 with three abstentions.
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Aiken County
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Rain to End by Friday in Aiken Area
The extended outlook for the Aiken area calls for showers ending Friday, clear and turning colder by Sunday with lows in the 30s. Small craft warnings are in effect on the lakes with cloudiness and the threat of thundershowers. The last day of winter should reach 80 with a low around 60 tonight. Tomorrow's high near 70 with a 70 percent chance of rain.
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HCA official defends buy back terms in Aiken hospital talks
Warreenville residents press HCA on a buy back option for a planned Aiken County hospital. R Clayton McWorter says costs may be revealed only if a cost plus method is used and notes HCA uses Gra ham Smith as contractors. He adds room rates vary by location and vows not to price out customers.
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Aiken County
Horse Creek Valley
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Thomas A. Jr
Sertoman
McWhorter
Graham and Smith
Macon
Albany
North Augusta Questions Landfill Tax as Unfair
The North Augusta City Council asked City Attorney Kelly Zier to probe the legality of the Aiken County 25 cent per month landfill use tax. The levy applies to residents inside Aiken County municipalities and would cost about 1500 dollars monthly to the city with a start date of April 1.
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Aiken County Board of Commissioners
Kelly Zier
Aiken
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