Price tags stay on as supermarkets switch to computers
A panel urged stores not to remove prices from items when switching to computerized checkouts. The Consumer Federation of America called the recommendation a major consumer victory but warned that a written promise is needed to guarantee price retention. The federation will push for federal state and local legislation if protections are not provided.
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Consumer Federation of America
Washington
The
Federation
Probe Of Hearst Probation Officers Start Review
In San Francisco AP reports probation officers began a wide examination to decide Patricia Hearst’s future jail time. Hearst met for over two hours with Harry Schloetter and Charles J. Roberts at San Mateo County Jail joined by defense attorney Al Johnson. A subsequent meeting was planned.
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Patricia Hearst
Miss Hearst
San Mateo
Harry Schloetter
U.S
California
Charles J. Roberts
al Johnson
Schloetter
World War II Commander Montgomery Dies at 88
Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, Britain's famed WWII leader, died at his Hampshire home at age 88 after months of ill health. Knight of the Garter, his funeral will be at St George's Chapel Windsor Castle with full military honors. No date announced.
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Isington
England
Viscount Montgomery
Britain
Duke of Wellington
Montgomery
Hampshire County
London
Defense Ministry
St. George's Chapel
Windsor Castle
Dow Jones Nears 1000 As Market Rebounds
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 12.14 to 995.43, reclaiming ground after slipping from a March spike above 1,000. Analysts cited lower interest rates and renewed expectations of business spending on capital projects as the rise resumes.
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New York
Wall Street
Lockheed Data Trade Urged In Widening Probe
Washington AP reports U S and Japanese officials signed a pact to share information from investigations into Lockheed payoffs in Japan. Assistant Atty. Gen. Thornburgh says negotiations with other nations will follow, but he did not disclose how many or which countries.
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Washington
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
U.S
Lockheed
Japan
Harmony Rules On Ford Bill
In a rare election year display, Democrats expect Congress to approve a White House bill requiring government agencies to obtain court orders before using surveillance devices in national security cases. Sen. Edward Kennedy and other Democrats voiced reservations, signaling changes may be needed. House Judiciary Chair Rodino called the bill the right approach, while Rep. Kastenmeier said hearings may start within two weeks.
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Washington
Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
House
Judiciary Committee
Peter J. Rodino
D-N.j
Robert Kastenmeier
D-Wis
Civil Liberties Subcommittee
Kissinger Opens Talks With Turkish Leader Over Base Access
Secretary of State Kissinger and Turkish Foreign Minister Caglayangil begin two days of talks in Washington to restore U S access to 26 Turkish military and intelligence facilities. Negotiations are more than nine tenths complete but key issues remain unsettled with no guarantee of a breakthrough.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Ihsan S. Caglayangil
U.S
Turkey
Cyprus
United States
Kissinger
Caglayangil
Triple Crown Schedule and Polo Play Featured at Local Grounds
On Saturday March 27 the Lan cers Tournament opens at Powderhouse Field at 10 a.m. with advance tickets $1.50 and $2 at the gate. children 6-12 pay 12. The Harness Races for the American Cancer Society benefit are at the Aiken Mile Track with $2 in advance and $2.50 at door. A Triple Crown Ball runs until midnight at Hounds Lake Country Club with $15 per couple. Polo games are listed for Saturdays and Sundays.
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Powderhouse Field
American Cancer Society
Aiken Mile Track
Houndslake Country Club
Chamber of Commerce
Report on hospital Medicare overpayments faces court action
Nesbit says the delinquent Medicare cost report for 74-75 must be filed this week. BCBS threatened lawsuit for 954 558.74 in overpayments and will seek legal interest if not submitted, delaying payments until resolved. The report covers fiscal year ending September 30, 1975, amid hospital transfers and openings.
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Lin Smithwick
Aiken County Hospital
Sam Nesbit Jr
Aiken Community Hospital
Aiken County
Donnie J. Williams
South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield
BCBS
Nesbit
Spencer
Reagan Wins North Carolina Primary Amid Campaign Rally
Reagan defeats Ford in North Carolina marking a surprising early win for the former California governor. Carter adds fifth win in six Democratic primaries as Wallace fades in the South. Reagan vows to stay in the race as Ford aims for delegates in Kansas August.
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Associated Press
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Ford
Reagan
North Carolina
Jimmy Carter
George Wallace
South
Carter
Wallace
California
Los Angeles
Wisconsin
Florida
Illinois
Soviet Union
Raleigh
Setzler and Harte Enter Local Races for Senate and Solicitor
Westerdahl and Setzler enter statewide campaigns as Democratic contender Nikki Setzler seeks the 4th Senate seat from the Eighth District while Harte runs for 2nd Circuit Solicitor in Aiken Barnwell and Bamberg. Harte argues for strict law enforcement and will publish all campaign contributions and tax returns.
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John W. Harte Jr
Aiken, Barnwell
Bamberg
Sylvia W. Westerdahl
Nikki G. Setzler
West Columbia
Jimmy L. Martin
D-Cayce
C. LaVaun Fox
Harte
State Senate
Gilbert E. McMillan
R.aiken
Earle Morris
Aiken County
Democratic Party
Jackson
New Ellenton
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
American Bar Association
The
State Bar Association
American Trial Lawyers Association
Setzler
Weekend Weather Forecast Keeps Mild Temperatures
The forecast calls for highs in the 70s through the weekend with partly cloudy skies. Rain chances are near zero tonight and about 10 percent tomorrow, then scattered showers are possible this weekend, mainly Sunday.
Langley Blasts Board Over Funds Withholding
New Ellenton mayor Carl Langley accused three Aiken County commissioners of unfair action by withholding road funds to Aiken and North Augusta. Langley said critics are under fire and pledged to set the record straight.
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New Ellenton
Carl Langley
Aiken
Bradburys To Be Totally Involved In Aiken Sulky Races
The Bradburys will actively participate in Aiken’s sixth annual Sulky Races at the Aiken Mile Track. Fred Bradbury trains 17 Standardbreds in Aiken and will drive entries while Lura and son Tom help prep horses. Lura will not drive this year. Lisa and Penny Bradbury, ages 13 and 10, are listed among participants, with Penny set to join later in the year as the family follows the racing circuit through New York Pennsylvania Delaware and New Jersey. The event opens at 2 p.m. and is the third leg of Aiken’s Triple Crown with six races for two and three year-olds culminating in the Buck race.
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Aiken
Aiken Mile Track
Banks Mill Rd
Lisa
Bradbury
Penny
Bradburys
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New Jersey
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