02 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1977
Page
1
President Carter declares the emergency ended on a sunny mid spring day but warns the energy crisis continues. He notes the February proclamation aimed to address shortages from severe cold and urges remedial action toward a comprehensive energy policy. He plans to unveil an energy program by April 22.
Energy Administrator Jonathan O'Leary told a House subcommittee that the government’s push to convert electric utilities from oil and gas to coal has not yet converted any plants. He warned the program would be given the highest priority and noted Congress authorized the 1974 program amid coal’s domestic abundance.
An earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale hit about 2 miles south of the Samos Islands in the South Pacific Ocean early today. U S Geological Survey spokesman reported the quake at 1 15 am MST and noted potential major damage and injuries in a developed area, though no reports could yet confirm injuries or damage.
Pittsburgh AP reports Aluminum Co. of America recycled 70 million pounds of aluminum since 1970, with 1.61 billion cans recycled last year, equating to seven cans per person in the United States. The program, started 1970, cost 410.5 million and paid 20.6 million for the 70 million pounds in 1978.
Frost Clams and Oysters advertises a shooting match at the American Rod and Gun Club on Sunday April 1 at 1 pm. Prizes include food items and other awards. Lottery results noted with Maryland Numbers Game showing 996 and Pennsylvania daily lottery L&9.
David Lynn Jackson, 19, lost both arms near the elbow at a zinc mine in Gardensville. Eight physicians led by Harold Kleinert and Joseph Kutz performed a microsurgery reimplantation at Jewish Hospital Louisville, reporting initial success and noting full functional recovery may take 12 to 18 months. Jackson can move his hands but has no feeling yet and will undergo long rehabilitation.
In Pittsburgh on Friday, international master David Levy defeated the world's fastest computer with a top chess program. The four hour match ended after 42 moves when the computer conceded, following a serious error on move 26. Levy, a Scot, held the match at Carnegie Mellon University amid a wager of 1250 British pounds.
Sarasota report details 47 testicular cancer patients treated with vincristine bleomycin and platinum compounds achieving many complete remissions after combined therapy with surgery. Lung cancer patients with oat cell type also showed partial and complete remissions using adriamycin cyclophosphamide vincristine plus radiation and immune stimulation. Median survivals ranged up to 125 weeks. two years disease-free offers best recurrence outlook.
An AP report from White Sands Missile Range says the Victoria Peak expedition found no gold or evidence of a hoard. Norman Scott announced the search failed to locate treasure and questioned the legend of sacks of gold bullion and artifacts hidden in a cavern inside the mountain. The Army noted prior searches, including 1961 and 1983, yielded negative results and closed the area to further digging. The Ness family pledged continued efforts, arguing the Army limited access and time for exploration.
Wichita pathologist Dr. William G. Eckert says Spanish officials removed wreckage and bodies, destroying potentially lifesaving information. Autopsies in the United States may reveal if some victims survived the fire, and why some did not.
Anomalous quotes from a press page include Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson firing 1 000 striking blue collar workers and his claim to have no movable cheeks for slirm. Doctors discuss grafting to cover 50 percent burns using two three by five inch skin pieces for mileage in healthy skin. A kid recalls spring sap flow as a symbol of freedom and renewal during the maple syrup season.
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