Toy gun scare at Ford fundraiser raises alarm in San Francisco
Police arrested a man in a Union Square garage with a plastic replica of a .38 pistol and a trumpet in an overnight bag just before President Ford was to depart from a St. Francis Hotel fundraiser. Security was tightened after a prior assassination attempt in California last month.
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Ford
California
St. Francis Hotel
St. Francis
Union Square
Prince Juan Carlos Takes Power in Spain Transition
Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon assumes the powers of chief of state as Generalissimo Franco remains alive but ailing. The 37 year old grandson of the former king is named temporary head of state by Premier Carlos Arias Navarro to fill the political vacuum created by Franco's illness and his self vested authority in the constitution.
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Sadat Visits Space Center Amid Tight Security at Johnson
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat tours the training base of American astronauts at the 700 acre Johnson Space Center. The facility was closed to the public by order of the Secret Service for Sadat and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller’s mid afternoon arrival, a security measure unseen before at the center.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Space Center
Gunfire Resumes in Beirut Suburbs After Storms
In Beirut two suburbs Ein Rummaneh and Chiyah faced renewed mortar fire as Christians and Moslems resumed clashes after a night of thunderstorm respite. Downtown hotel district also saw gunfire with security forces enforcing a cease-fire at dawn.
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Lebanon
Ein Rummaneh
Chiyah
Gun Control Bill Delayed in House Subcommittee
A House judiciary subcommittee vote 6 to 1 to reject a bill banning private handgun ownership delays action on new gun controls. Only Chairman John Conyers Jr. voted in favor, signaling slim chances for passage this year.
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House
House Judiciary Subcommittee
America
John Conyers Jr
Dmich
Ford seeks to double U.S. foreign aid package
President Ford asks Congress to approve a foreign aid package totaling 4.7 billion for aiding foreign governments, with about 70 percent to the Middle East and a total 3.38 billion for Mideast countries. The proposal would raise aid from 2.21 billion to over 4.7 billion, driven largely by increased Middle East funding.
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Washington
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Mideast
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Middle East
Vitamin A Studied for Cancer Prevention Claims
MIT researchers report high doses of artificial vitamin A may prevent cancers from environmental substances and some lung cancers, based on animal data. They also suggest vitamin A deficiency could raise colon cancer risk.
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Cambridge, Mass
Massachusetts Institute of
Doctors gain from Medicaid amid public payout reveal
The Health, Education and Welfare Department disclosed that 207 doctors in 16 states and the District of Columbia earned over 100000 from Medicaid last year. Total funds were 29.8 million with Dr W Triebel in New York State receiving 451156 for care to the poor at public expense.
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
States
District of Columbia
W. Triebel
New York State
Colonial costumes grace Bicentennial play in Aiken event
In Aiken three venues showcase period wear for the 1776 Bicentennial production directed by Jo Ellen Newman with about 30 workers. Cathy Brown shone in a drama class scene while a women’s rights protest led to a pragmatic display of local labor power.
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Mitchell
Jo Ellen Newman
Aiken
Sarah Bernhardt
Cathy Brown
Aiken High
Home Rule Vote Sets Five Forms On Ballot
The Home Rule issue centers on local control of millage bonds and appointments with county councils elected for two or four year terms. Five forms of government are on the ballot including Council and Council Supervisor options, plus Council Administrator and Council Manager models with varying roles for auditors and treasurers.
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Daniel R. McLeod
General Assembly
Aiken County
Fair Skies Forecast With Nationwide Frost Risk
Fair skies are expected to continue over the weekend with near zero chances of rain through tomorrow. A frost risk remains in low areas tonight but a heavy blanket can help. highs tomorrow around 70 degrees with continued fair weather through Tuesday.
United Way Nears 1975 Goal As Campaign Concludes
Campaign Chairman Harvey Allen Jr. expects to reach the 100 percent target of 380000 for Aiken County with final tabulations due next week. A victory lunch highlighted the effort as workers were praised for a super job while last minute pledges continued.
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Aiken County
United Way
Harvey Allen Jr
Commercial
Allen
Youthful Offenders Facility to House First Inmates
Ansen Moody Jr named warden of the Aiken Youth Center as the first 25 youths arrive next week to begin service of remaining sentences. The intake plan calls for 25 youths weekly through December until 250 capacity is reached at the leased Air Force Base site.
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Aiken
Ansel Moody Jr
South Carolina Department of Correction
Upper Savannah
Greenwood
Moody
Air Force Base
Department of Corrections
Panel Advances Aid Bill For New York City Credit Support
Washington reports Congress moving to back New York City with loan guarantees as Gov Carey urged street protests. House Banking subcommittee eyes up to 7 billion or 6 billion in guarantees contingent on budget balance. Senate panel already approved 4 billion. veto risks linger.
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New York State
House Banking Subcommittee
Thomas L. Ashley
Ohio
Senate Banking Committee
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Senate Judiciary
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New York
Hugh L. Carey
Times Square
Treasury
William E. Simon
Felix Rohatyn
Municipal Assistance Corp
ETT Station Planned For Aiken
Plans for an ETVY station serving the Aiken Edge field area are studied by the Aiken TEC and the South Carolina Educational Television Network. An official statement notes a transmitter and offices site for channel 44. Ashley J. Little says State officials contacted TEC about a year ago, then again three months ago indicating readiness for step two.
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Aiken-Edgefield
Aiken
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