What's Going On Mrs Rockefeller Has Surgery
Vice President-designate Nelson A Rockefeller announced that his wife Happy Rockefeller underwent a radical mastectomy for breast cancer at Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital starting at 8 30 a m The statement expressed gratitude for access to skilled doctors and hope for a favorable outcome.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Happy
Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital
Rockefeller
Manhattan
Ranchers Ready To Meet President Over Economic Woes
Texas ranchers and dairy men say they are prepared to travel to Washington at any time to discuss their economic problems with the president. Cross Timbers Beef and Dairy Association President James Traweek notes a sense of growing attention as cattle industry concerns spread nationwide.
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Stephenville
Tex
Texas
Washington
James Traweek
The
Cross Timbers Beef and Dairy Association
Guard Units Standby as Boston School Crisis Deepens
The National Guard remains in Boston with federal troops on heightened alert amid court-ordered busing to desegregate public schools. Massachusetts Guard Adjutant General Gen Vahan Vartanian says troops stay as long as needed. The Pentagon placed Army paratroopers at Fort Bragg on alert as a precaution.
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Boston
National Guard
Vahan Vartanian
The
Massachu
Setts
Honduran Cabinet Resigns Over Fifi Relief Flaws
Reliable sources say President Oswaldo Lopez Arellano faces cabinet resignations after charges of mishandling relief for Hurricane Fifi victims. Foreign relief specialists condemn military regime for poor distribution of aid that followed the hurricane that devastated the northeast coast. Up to 10,000 killed and 60 percent of productive capacity destroyed.
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San Pedro Sula
Honduras
Oswaldo Lopez Arellano
Tegucigalpa
Gen Lopez Arellano
Lopez Arellano
Wall Street Clouded By Inflation
New York AP reports the stock market fell as investors took profits after weak earnings in key issues. The opening Dow Jones average edged down about one point while declines outpaced advances two to one on the NYSE. Higher foreign oil prices and inflation worries completed the dreary outlook.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Mitchell Granted $1 000 Weekly Alimony In Split
Martha Mitchell was awarded temporary alimony of 1000 a week by State Supreme Court Justice Manuel Goez. The judge reduced the amount from her demanded share after noting her net weekly income of 2744 40 following fixed expenses. He also trimmed her lawyers fees to 3500 from 35000. Her lawyers described her living conditions as dire amid abandonment charges.
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New York
Martha Mitchell
US. Atty
John N. Mitchell
State Supreme Court
Manuel Goez
Mitchell
Taj Mahal
Ford Urged To Help Home Buyers
Washington AP report says the top housing official urges President Ford to sign a bill earmarking 7.75 billion dollars in federal money to aid home buyers. Secretary James T. Lynn cautions it will take time before the housing industry can revive.
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Ford
Washington
James T. Lynn
Housing and Urban Development
Cooler Weather Forecast Quiet Rain Skips Ahead
A muted rain scenario settles dust as the forecast calls for near zero precipitation today and tomorrow. Temperatures will peak around 72 degrees with a repeat tomorrow, while tonight dips to the low 40s requiring a blanket.
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Weather Bureau
Cardboard box ceiling fix at Aiken County Hospital
Hospital administrator says a taped cardboard box covers a repaired steam leak in an operating room corner until the area dries. A funny incident saw sutures placed in the box. Kevin Molen, winner of a Punt Pass and Kick title, is related to Notre Dame icon Elmer Layden. A circus elephant caused a car dent in Madison Square Garden leading to a traffic crash. Police doubted the bystander claim.
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Aiken County Hospital
J. Sam Nesbit
Kevin Molen
Aiken
Kevin
Elmer Layden
Four Horsemen of
Notre Dame
Fern Roberson
New York
Madison Square Garden
Gloverville Man Sentenced Over Fatal Shooting
James Ronald Lower, 22, of Gloverville pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the March 5 death of David Gordon. Judge Frank Eppes suspended three years and placed Lower on three years probation with a $3,000 payment plan to Gordon's sister. Lower faces a federal weapon charge for an illegal shotgun. The incident occurred at McCrea's Trailer Park as Lower handled a sawed off 12 gauge gun with no trigger guard.
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James Ronald Lower
Gloverville
General Sessions
David
Bimbo’ Gordon
Frank Eppes
Greenville
Gordon
David and
Emmett Watkins
McCrea
Lower
Eppes
Michigan
Lye Attack at Majik Market During Robbery Attempt
An unidentified teen threw a bottle of lye at Ricky Tullis, an attendant at Majik Market in Aiken, injuring his face and eyes. Tullis was hospitalized and later transferred to University Hospital in Augusta. police chased the suspect with SLED dogs, but scent was lost.
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Tullis
Kevin Macey
City of
Aiken
Carroll Heath
Clearwater to study 40 acres for recreation center
Aiken County Board of Commissioners funded a 3500 dollar study to assess 40 acres outside Clearwater for a recreation center. Baldwin & Cranston Associates of Augusta will perform soil borings, a topographic survey on the old landfill site, and design a master plan for facilities.
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Valley
Clearwater
Baldwin & Cranston Associates, Inc
Engineering Consultants
Augusta
Aiken County Board of Commissioners
No Pardon Deal: Ford Denies Nixon Pardon Agreement
President Ford told investigating Congress there was no deal behind Nixon's pardon. He noted discussing with a Nixon aide the possibility of a pardon if Nixon resigned, eight days before Nixon's resignation. Ford spoke during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing broadcast nationwide.
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Washington
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Rusk Undergoing Tests in Athens Hospital News
Former Secretary of State Dean Rusk was admitted for a routine checkup at Athens General Hospital and was to undergo further medical tests. He has not reported any specific ailment and the stay is described as precautionary.
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Athens, Ga
Dean Rusk
Athens General Hospital
Lowe's opens in Aiken with expanded space and updated facilities
Lowe's store in Aiken opens tomorrow adding more retail sales space and a larger lumber yard with sheds. Henry Douglas says the facility offers the most up to date features in the chain while a smaller than normal sales force focuses on the retail market. The showroom will display home decor hardware appliances electronics plumbing heating and electrical supplies with a dropped ceiling giving a department store look.
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Derby Wendel
Lowe's
Aiken
Henry Douglas
Highway 118
Lowe’s
Aiken Lowe's
H.Y. Sartain
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