Americans win Nobel Prizes in Medicine and Economics
The 1976 Nobel prizes go to Baruch S Blumberg of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School and D Carleton Gajdusek of the National Institute for Neurological Disorders in Bethesda for infectious disease research. Milton Friedman of the University of Chicago receives the economics prize. the 64 year old Brooklyn native also writes a weekly Newsweek column.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Royal Caroline Institute
Baruch S. Blumberg
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
D. Carleton Gajdusek
National Institute For Neurological Dis
Eases
Bethesda
Royal Academy of Science
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Brooklyn
Newsweek Magazine
Bolivia begins three days of mourning after jet crash
Bolivia declared three days of national mourning for more than 100 people killed when a chartered American cargo jet crashed into a street crowd and a group of young soccer players at practice. Three American crewmen also died and at least 100 Bolivians were hospitalized with many in critical condition.
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Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Ford Decision Breaks Precedent
President Ford approved supplying Israel a major new infrared night fighting system, a move contrary to long standing U S military opposition. Few senior Pentagon officials reportedly knew in advance and it is unclear if General George S Brown or other Joint Chiefs were consulted before the decision.
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Washington
Ford
Israel
U.S
Pentagon
Cials
George S. Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS
Syrian forces launch attacks near Beirut and Sidon
Syrian forces attacked the last two Palestinian strongholds east of Beirut on the highway to Damascus and advanced to within eight miles of Sidon. Observers say the push aims to finish the offensive before a Cairo summit of Arab heads of state.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Damascus
Sidon
Cairo
Communist leaders meet in Peking backing Hua Kuo-feng purge
Japanese press reports say Chinese Communist leaders meet in Beijing to support Hua Kuo-feng purge of radical figures and possibly announce his elevation to party chairman. Kyodo notes dozens of limousines at the Great Hall of the People and police patrolling nearby streets.
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Tokyo
Chinese Communist Party
Peking
Hua Kuofeng
Kyodo
Great Hall of the People
Lights Won’t Turn Off For J J Ringer En Route To Board
Reporters feel intimidated as Mrs. Lynne Hilley uses a gavel in front of Ted B Willis’ place card at a Board of Education meeting. Jackson High senior Michael Landrum complains of gnats during lunch and seeks senior lunch privileges amid the disruption.
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J. J. Ringer
Ringer
Board of Education
Lynne Hilley
Jackson
Michael Landrum
Jackson High
Landrum
San Diego
Carter Is Answer To America's Problems
Former South Carolina congressman Dorn tells a Democratic breakfast crowd that Jimmy Carter is the solution to the nation’s issues. He links Ford to Watergate, criticizes the Ford administration, and cites Ervin’s warning as he frames the 1976 contest as a stark choice between Ford and Carter.
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Dorn
Carter
America
South Carolina
Jimmy Carter
Bryan Dorn
Ramada Inn
Sam J. Ervin Jr
North Carolina
United Way Pledges Reach 344000 Toward 420000 Goal
United Way campaign nears completion at 82 percent with pledges totaling 344000 of 420000. Executive director Mrs. Sarah Jordan notes Graniteville Company led gifts at 90000, Savannah River Plant raised to 169000, and Southern Bell Telephone Co. surpassed its target. Luncheon reports from division chairs awaited, with final celebration set for next Thursday.
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United Way
Sarah Jordan
Mrs. Jordan
Graniteville Company
Savannah River
Jordan
Southern Bell Telephone Co
No Link Found In Elderly Deaths
Nine states suspended swine flu inoculation after reports of elderly deaths. Tests showed no vaccine link, yet vaccination visits declined in several areas. President Ford planned to receive his shot to reassure the public. Louisiana Illinois Vermont announced resumptions while overall fear lingered.
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White House
Ford
William Lukash
Louisiana
Illinois
Vermont
Pittsburgh
Alaska
Maine
Michigan
New Mexico
Unseasonable Warmth Forecast For Aiken Area
The Aiken area faces unseasonable warmth with daytime highs in the low 80s and cool nights near the upper 40s to lower 50s. Rain chances are near zero through tomorrow with a small chance of rain by Sunday.
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Aiken
Demoralized government public issue in Aiken County race
Democratic incumbent Lucas Ray labels a demoralized government as the key issue in District One against GOP challenger William L. Benson. He cites without absolving himself a two year record of council infighting and touches on accomplishments like a Wagener area landfill and more county services while noting cost cuts and administrative changes led by County Administrator Donnie J. Williams.
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Lucas Ray
Dupont
Aiken County
Wagener-Salley- Perry
University of South Carolina
Ray
GOP
William L. Benson
Williams
Voice of
Wagener
Aiken
Benson
Wagener Candidate Benson Criticizes County Council
William L. Benson, a former Wagener police chief and Army veteran, runs as a GOP candidate in District One against incumbent Lucas Ray. He cites poor communication between the county council and voters and supports recall proposals to remove ineffective council members. He faces a Democratic-leaning district and campaigned while balancing retirement pay and family support.
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W.J. Bryan Dorn
A. Russ Marane
Lin Smithwick
Ervin
Republican Party
Jean-Claude Boris
Associated Press
Monetta
New Holland
Oak Grove
Perry
Salley
Tabernacle
White Pond
Eureka
Montmorenci
Shaw Fork
Shiloh
Windsor
Council
Derby Wendel
U.S. Army
Eloise
Balcony
Irene K. Rudnick
William Benson
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