America Remembers Soldiers On Bi Centennial Day
The nation pauses to honor 700000 fallen in battles from Lexington to Saigon with ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and wreath laying by President Ford. Across the country, grave observances mark the holiday weekend while rain dampens travel and traffic deaths reach 270 by 1 a.m. EDT.
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Hays Camps in Ohio Amid Inquiry Into Staff Affair
Rep. Wayne Hays held Memorial Day appearances in Belmont Ohio before resuming duties in Washington where investigators probe claims he placed Elizabeth Ray on his committee staff as his mistress. Hays rested at Red Gate farm with wife Pat and did not speak to reporters as lawyers advised silence.
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Belgian ambassador’s daughter freed after four day kidnapping
The 16 year old daughter of Belgium’s ambassador was ransomed for 408000 dollars and released by leftist guerrillas in Mexico City. She said she felt fine though the confinement bothered her during the four day ordeal. The abduction occurred when she was taken from her father’s limousine as a chauffeur drove to school. the ambassador was not in the car that morning.
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Magna Carta to be delivered in Washington this week
The U S Congress leadership that recently traveled to London to accept the Magna Carta loan will return with the Mother of Parliaments to Washington for the formal delivery. The Military District of Washington has prepared a schedule starting at 10 a m to manage the ceremony and proceedings.
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Congress Set to Debate Multibillion Military Aid Bill
Congress plans to act on a multibillion dollar military aid bill after Memorial Day. The House returns Tuesday and aims to finish action Wednesday, but the Senate faces a filibuster over allocating funds to some southern African nations.
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Wrong wedding for Aiken girls ends in surprise
Aiken girls from Erskine went to Charleston for a 7 p.m. wedding only to find the ceremony had been held at 5. Dr. Charles O. Onstead, radiologist at Aiken Community Hospital, was injured in a golfing accident at Houndslake Golf Course when a cart overturned on an incline. He is listed in very good condition.
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Aiken County Considers Feasibility Study Dock Project
The Aiken County Board of Commissioners meets tomorrow at 7 p.m. in USC Aiken Room 107 to consider a resolution for a feasibility study of a dock into the Savannah River with $25,000 in federal funds. The Jackson Development Board drives the effort and site uncertain.
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Martha Mitchell Dies of Rare Bone Cancer at 57
Martha Mitchell former presidential aide and Nixon loyalist who later opposed the Watergate. she died in New York at Sloan Kettering at age 57 from multiple myeloma a rare bone marrow cancer after weeks of hospitalization and treatment.
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Memorial Day Quiet Amid Primary Stakes Across States
Most of the nation marked Memorial Day as four Democrats sought votes to boost their White House bids while front runner Jimmy Carter led in delegates. States like Rhode Island and California held or prepared for key primaries on June 8, with Carter facing Church and Brown.
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Showers Return Forecast For Area By Wednesday
A holiday weather note forecasts showers returning by Wednesday after today’s cloudy warm conditions. Expect highs near 60s with similar overnight lows and cooler, damp spells ahead.
Most Intense Nuclear Alert Tied to California Ballot
NRC issues its strongest alert in years amid rumors of disruption at nuclear plants. ERDA and AGNS deny facility involvement while Chapman notes no direct threats but possible acts before June 8. The article links California's primary vote to potential energy policy shifts and anti nuclear activity events. Duke Power increases security at Oconee plant near Clemson.
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