Arsenic Victims Testify in Florida Poison Trial
In Florence General Sessions Court the arsenic poisoning trial of 53 year old Elmer Stone Conyers enters its third day. Witnesses include two poisoning victims and an insurance executive as prosecutors allege a plot to kill second husband Milton Reese Conyers in 1973. The case also ties to deaths of first husband Willie Graham Stone and other relatives.
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Dent Says Nixon Won't Involve Himself in GOP Choice
Columbia attorney Harry S. Dent, an aide to Nixon, says Nixon told him he will not involve himself in the Republican party’s presidential candidate selection. Dent visited Nixon at San Clemente for an hour and reported Nixon is in good spirits and refuses to back or oppose any candidate. He said Nixon does not want to be involved in GOP politics but wants to stay informed.
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USF offers rock climbing course on campus wall
The University of South Florida introduces a rock climbing course requiring students to scale a gym wall. Instructor Bill Lipp notes growing interest as climbers build confidence and teamwork, with emphasis on balance and leg strength through square wall blocks.
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Women Win Nominations For S C House
Two women won nominations in South Carolina primaries for House District 76 in Richard County. Republican Joyce C. Hearn led with 905 votes. Democrat Betty M. Sloan defeated O B Johnson 194 to 105. Special election set for December 2 to fill the LaFitte seat.
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Names Requested From Governor
Ben D Campbell of Greenwood sent Gov. James B. Edwards a letter seeking prospective nominees for a committee to study race and law enforcement. Campbell organized a local group backing a highway patrolman cleared of murder charges in a shooting death that spurred the panel's formation.
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Insurance lapses leave many North Carolina doctors uninsured
In Raleigh AP report, about 54 hospitals lack malpractice coverage as St. Paul Fire and Marine exits NC with 97 percent of doctors affected. hospitals seek Lloyds of London backing and the NC Hospital Association plans a self insured program while the NC Medical Society moves to raise 1 million dollars to launch its own insurer.
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