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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1978

Page

13

Rescuers Hold Hope At Ruins Of Connor Hotel

In Joplin Missouri rescuers pressed a nightlong search under rain for two missing men after the Connor Hotel collapsed. Alfred Summers 30 was found alive in a two by thirty foot cavity after more than three days. Fire crews used soundwave gear and a garden hose to aid Summers as rescue efforts continued.

Joplin Larry Tennis Alfred Butch’’ Summers Summers Connor Hotel St. John's Medical Center Tennis Frederick C. Coe III Topeka Kan Thomas Edward Oakes Jenks Okla Harry Guinn

Swine Flu Claims Rise as Deadline Nears for 1976 Immunization

Claims totaling over 2.64 billion dollars have been filed against the federal government for the 1976 swine flu program, with 2,775 claims and 223 death claims averaging over 1 million dollars each. The December 16 deadline nears as the government defends the cases led by Justice official Jeffrey Axelrad.

Philadelphia Andrews Publications, Inc Jeffrey Axelrad Justice Department Washington Axelrad Leonard E.B. Andrews Andrews

Operation Santa Claus Under Way

The Mental Health Association in Aiken sponsors Operation Santa Claus to provide Christmas gifts for patients in six Aiken County psychiatric hospitals. Gifts must arrive by Dec. 15 with new items wrapped and labeled. Collection boxes are at People's Drug Store North Augusta and Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center. Donations may be arranged for pickup or given as money to purchase radios and coffee urns.

The Mental Health Association Aiken Aiken County South Carolina People’s Drug Store North Augusta Aiken- Barnwell Mental Health Center Word Association Columbia

Britain’s Post Office Turns Profit Through Marketing Reforms

Britain’s postal service shifted from heavy losses to profits by cutting government support and trimming costs. It focuses on expanding mail and magazine business, offering discounts for magazines, and promoting parcel services with new branding. The system aims to boost volume while maintaining lower pay scales and improved efficiency.

London Britain America United States British Post Office Robert Hannah British Steel U.S. Postal Service Giro Denis E. Roberts Postal System Hannah Post France Switzerland

Virginia Coast Guard expands search for missing crash victims

Portmouth Virginia Coast Guard teams will sweep barrier islands off Virginia's Eastern Shore for three missing men after a Piper Cherokee crash last Wednesday. One body recovered on Parramore Island is identified as J C Lilly of Myrtle Beach. The four aboard were Lilly Tyler Divine George Cooper and Jim Martin, all linked to Carolina businesses.

Portsmouth Barrier Islands Virginia Coast Guard Parramore Island J. C. Lilly Myrtle Beach Lilly Atlas Construction Co Tyler Divine George Cooper Coastal Federal Savings & Loan Association Jim Martin Conway

Aiken County DSS seeks foster home for 15 year old girl

The Aiken County Department of Social Services requests a licensed foster family by Saturday Nov 25 for a 15 year old white female with special needs who has thrived in foster care for seven years. The child attends special education classes and can manage her own finances. Local residents preferred, but Edgefield Saluda McCormick Abbeville Greenwood or Laurens counties may apply by contacting DSS.

Aiken County Bat Edgefield Saluda McCormick Abbeville Greenwood Laurens Department of Social Services

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