Pathologist cites delayed recognition of asbestos hazards
Charleston pathologist Dr. Forde McIver testified in a federal deposition that most researchers did not view asbestos as hazardous to insulators until after 1964, noting safety measures since the 1930s and exposure risks to pipe fitters and insulators. He added smoking worsens asbestosis and that multiple factors may cause cancer alongside asbestosis.
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Charleston
Forde McIver
Medical University of South Carolina At
McIver
North Carolina
William Bumgardner
Arden
N.C
Mcliver
Skater Recuperates After Sudden Health Scare
A skater shows improvement following a tense health incident as officials report the athlete is feeling better. Details appear on page seven with updates and quotations from medical staff.
Cuba Aims to Restore Ties Slow Pace Hints
AP report notes a Carter era study finds Havana expanding military role in Africa. It says despite steps to end 16 years of hostility Washington Cuba relations should proceed cautiously. Estimates cite thousands of Cubans in Africa with combat casualties in Angola.
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Washington
Cuba
Havana
Africa
Beamie
Angola
Brush Fire Near Malibu Halts After 1350 Acres Burned
A brush fire in the Santa Monica mountains scorched 1350 acres and was halted three miles from pricey Malibu homes after three days of round the clock effort by exhausted firefighters. A separate Topanga Canyon blaze burned 1200 acres, destroying six buildings and prompting evacuations. In Houston, women worldwide meet before the National Women's Conference to discuss equality and the five focus areas for improvement. The Houston event, led by AID, could attract over 20,000 people and 2,000 delegates.
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Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Malibu
Barry Helsel
County Fire Department
Topanga Canyon
Sears
Houston
U.S
State Department
Agency For International Development
Arvonne Fraser
AID
United States
Congress
National Commission On
Rabies Epidemic Spreads North Through Georgia Pets
Officials urge fight against rabies as wild animal spread grows northward from Florida. Dr. Keith Sikes reports Savannah and Tifton in south Georgia face the most intense rabies problems amid the rising epidemic.
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Savan
Florida
South Carolina
Keith Sikes
Georgia
Clear Skies Ahead After Rain in Aiken Area
Weather forecast for Aiken shows rain ending soon with a 1 percent chance of evening showers and very low rain risk tomorrow. Tonight will be cooler with lows in the low 40s. tomorrow’s highs near the upper 60s. Weekend looks fair with continued pleasant conditions.
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Aiken
Joe Wilson Leads Aiken High Hiking Club Outing
Aiken High Hiking Club outing led by Joe Wilson encountered a woods misstep as youths became separated and hours passed before reunions. The chaotic trek prompted fresh cautions for future trips and a focus on safety.
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Joe Wilson
Aiken High
Wilson
County TAC Debate Over Aiken County Special Treatment
Heated debate at the Lower Savannah Regional 208 Planning TAC meeting focused on whether Aiken County deserves a separate information session program with DHEC staff. Opponents argued it diverts scarce funds and manhours from the other five counties.
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Aiken County
State Department of Health and Environmental Control
Lower Savannah
DHEC
208
Chester Lansbury
Lansbury
Savannah
Food prices seen rising 4 to 6 percent in 1978
Government economist Kenneth R. Farrell predicts a 4 to 6 percent rise in the average family food budget next year driven by higher transportation processing and marketing costs after the farm gate. Sugar price moves and policy shifts are cited as key factors with weather energy costs and new laws as uncertainties.
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Washington
Kenneth R. Farrell
Economic Research Service
Agriculture Department
Farrel
Food and Agricultural Outlook Conference
U.S
Carte
Congress
Farrell
Carter
Department
LM and M Hearing Opens In New York
Hearings in the United Merchants and Manufacturers bankruptcy case began in New York. The issue of Chapter X versus Chapter XI rules remains undecided, with potential earlier settlement out of court. Judge Roy Babbitt heard arguments and took evidence under advisement awaiting further action.
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United Merchants and Manufacturers
New York
Securities and Exchange Commission
Roy Babbitt
SEC
Aiken County Joins Regional Water Quality TAC
Aiken County joins the Lower Savannah Region 208 Technical Advisory Committee as six counties share planning for federal water pollution control. Members named include Wyatt Johnson and E Ronald Andrews, with county engineer Arthur Baxter and others. The program aims to craft in depth plans by 1978 governed by DHEC and EPA funding gaps.
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Aiken County
Savannah
Wyatt Johnson
City of
Aiken
E. Ronald Andrews
North Augusta
Arthur Baxter
G.C. Welch
United Merchants and Manufacturers
Miller McKeown
Graniteville Company
Allendale
Bamberg
Barnwell
Lower Savannah
DHEC
LSCOG
TAC
Carroll Warner
Allendale County
Warner
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Rutland Drive
Murry Sill
Ruth Walker
Don Kendall
Lm&m Hearing
Water Quality Council
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