02 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1974
Page
1
In Long Beach California doctors report a blood clot in Richard M Nixon's right lung is dissolving. Dr John C Lungren notes no new clot has formed since starting anticoagulants and that the clot traveling from Nixon's left leg through the heart to the lung is gradually being absorbed.
Washington reports Betty Ford, recovering from breast cancer surgery, is in excellent spirits and regaining strength. Doctors say temperature is normal and vital signs are stable as she resumes reading and visiting family. Further therapy decisions await additional diagnostic results.
Albany, NY AP report says women who become pregnant while taking birth control pills have a higher risk of bearing defective children. Synthetic hormones in pills and some pregnancy tests may cause defects, prompting further study before firm recommendations. Abandon the in vivo pregnancy test. alternatives exist.
In Stephenville Texas cattlemen led by Bill Greenway plan to kill and bury up to 1000 calves to protest high costs and losses. The Cross Timbers Milk and Beef Producers Association sponsors the action and Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C White attended to urge delay.
Organized medicine contributed over 400000 to 42 House members, mostly supporters of AMA health insurance proposals. The Health Security Action Council, formed four years ago, says 39 Republicans and 3 Democrats backed legislation favored by the AMA and opposed reform proposals for health care services. The council cites contributions from the AMA's political arm for 1972 and 1974 campaigns.
A Lithuanian immigrant who became a stock market success left his entire estate to the New York Public Library. The estate gave a $368 00 check and a marble plaque was set in the main Fifth Avenue building in his memory. Martin Radtke died March 1973 and had arrived poor and illiterate in 1913 to work as a gardener in New Jersey. He supported the library as his university and lived modestly as a bachelor in Queens.
Clear and cool conditions prevail with a high near 75 today and another 75 tomorrow. Overnight lows dip to the 40s with near zero chance of rain. Early risers enjoy a full moon overhead as blue skies brighten Aiken County, offering vivid autumn landscapes for late sleepers.
Aiken High band member hopes the yearbook portrait will not show full length due to hastily taken shots. She wore old sneakers and stripped knee socks after the session, sparking commentary on haste and dress. The USCA Pacers emblem featuring a trotter horse prompts plans to place a correct horse on the emblem.
Festivities begin Tuesday October 8 at the Jaycee Fairgrounds on state highway North. The 6th annual fair runs through October 13 with gates opening at 6 p.m. daily and 1 p.m. on weekend days. Fireworks are set for October 10 11 and 12 and Hannford's Circus will perform nightly at the grandstand.
Washington AP report says killer frosts in the Midwest may reduce corn and soybean crops prompting higher prices for meat poultry and dairy. An Agriculture Department source notes Earl Butz’s 8 to 10 percent rise forecast could be conservative if fall crop damage is extensive. Earlier estimates pegged quarterly increases at 3 to 4 percent.
South Carolina records show almost 40 000 motorcycle registrations by May 1974, up about 8 000 since December 1973. Aiken County registrations reach 1 725 year to date, a 60 percent rise from 1 076 in 1973. The statewide motorcycle death toll stands at 55 for the year, up 38 percent from 40 last year, with officials warning of a sharp 1974 total.
Suitt Construction Company sold its shell building in Ai ken Industrial Park to an unnamed manufacturing firm. Final negotiations delay official announcement as the 10 acre spec building awaits completion to the new firm's requirements. The Park now hosts Tilbury Fabrics FMC and Highpoint Fixtures with city officials preparing a formal reveal.
Democratic lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Brantley Harvey withdrew from the party nomination after Ravenel's support for Sen Richard Riley. Harvey said Ravenel's wishes and the runner-up Dorn mattered as balloting showed Riley placing third on the second ballot. The first ballot listed eight names including Dorn Harvey Ziegler Smith Wise Sanders and Hickman.
A 5.5 percent pay raise affects 3.5 million federal workers after Senate overruled Ford. The Civil Aeronautics Board approved United Airlines midweek fares cut up to 25 percent for 1,500 mile plus routes from Oct 15 to Mar 13.
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