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Reno Evening Gazett Final stocks Reno, Nevada, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1977 20 Hirricaie watchers jittery as Anita -grows stronger By BILL CRIDER NEW ORLEANS (AP) Hurricane Anita churned slowly westward In the warm Gulf of Mexico today, packing winds of 95 miles an hour and growing stronger as thousands of Jittery coastal residents worried and watched. Forecasters said the storm, centered about 300 miles from both New Orleans and Galveston, could continue its slow drift across the Gulf toward Texas. But there was no way to be sure, and advisories were posted from Tarpon Springs, Fla. to Corpus Christi, Tex.

Some coastal towns in western Louisiana already were evacuated. Recommendations went out in early morning for people to leave low-lying areas on the upper Texas coast. With winds less than 100 miles an hour, the storm was put in the lowest classification of hurricanes but forecasters warned it would probably continue to strengthen during the day and push high tides ahead of it. Neil Frank, director of National Hurricane Center in Miami, said there was no way to tell hen the storm might reach shore. "Things can change," he said.

"It's drifting rather slowly west, and the steering currents are still quite weak. A small change in the steering currents could have a dramatic effect on the course of the storm. Hurricane, page 2, coL 5 'fife lrtMi Anita churning in the Gulf The Texas and Louisiana cities of Houston, Corpus Christi and New Orleans are spotted. (APWirephoto) A satellite photo taken this morning above the Gulf of Mexico by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows how Hurricane Anita is growing in strength. A nutty promotion The President's brother, Billy Carter, hugs belly dancer Ladonn Amato during a New York City news conference on behalf of "Peanut Lolita" a new peanut liquer.

The dancer, Ms. Peanut Lolita, presented the Georgia businessman with a bottle of the new potable. (APWirephoto) Today '57 Nevada nuclear blast Disease center studying bomb test witness list Billy Carter pushing a new peanut potion He said military authorities have determined that 2,235 persons probably witnessed the test because thai is the number included in the operations reports for that day. Dr. Glyn G.

Caldwell, deputy chief of the CDC cancer branch, said the CDC would have to "narrow down" the list "to the 2,235 persons who we know were present at the time of the test." Caldwell said that each person on the possible list would be located and interviewed. He said he has determined that during the summer of 1957, more than 20,000 persons attended nuclear tests at Yucca Flats. Paul R. Cooper, Emmett, Idaho, said he was one of several men who observed the blast at close range, then marched near ground zero without protective clothing. Donald Coe, Tompkinsville, has also claimed he contracted leukemia as a result of being at the test site.

Cooper has been granted a service-connected disability, but Coe has been denied benefits. Military officials say they see no cause-effect connection between the test and Cooper's cancer. They say he received as much radiation at the test as a person would receive during an X-ray. Disease, page 2, coL 4 By JACK STILLMAN ATLANTA (AP) A list that includes names of 2,235 persons who witnessed a nuclear test 20 years ago today has been given to a federal agency trying to determine whether the exposure increased their risk of developing leukemia. The U.S.

Surgeon General's office has provided the list to the national Center for Disease Control here, which has been trying to locate persons exposed to the Aug. 31, 1957, test at Yucca Flat, Nev. So far, two veterans who developed leukemia after watching the test, which was codenamed "Smoky" have filed claims against the government, alleging that they became ill as a result of deliberate exposure to radiation. Existence of the list, compiled from microfilm at the government's Signal Depot in Lexington, was first reported in today's editions of the Salt Lake City Tribune. Rep.

Tim Lee Carrier, had introduced a resolution in Congress that would have forced the Army to produce the names. Maj. Alan Skerker of the Surgeon General's office in Washington said in a telephone interview today mat the list includes the 3,153 persons who were issued film badges at the test site the day of the Smoky test, or the day after. appearance Tuesday: "She's the best-looking damn peanut I've ever seen In my life. If I took her home, I'd quit raising 'em." About how his wife would feel once she saw him on television hugging and kissing Miss Peanut: "I'll probably catch straight damn hell.

About how good a president his brother is: "TTie President takes none of my advice. If he did, he'd be a much better president But he added: "He's the best president I've ever known." About Bert Lance: "He's the best man in Washington, bar none." How about your brother? "(Lance) He's the best man in Washington, bar none." About whether he is uncomfortable with the idea that he might make more money this year than his brother, the President "I travel more than he does." About peanuts: "I don't even like the damn things. I'm a peanut liqueur lover." By MARC ROSENWASSER NEW YORK (AP) Suffice it to say that Billy Carter was here at the "2V' Club to promote a new peanut liqueur and had something to say about just about everything. Here are excerpts from his news conference: About why he was drinking the liqueur called Peanut Lolita instead of beer: "Because I have no idea where the damn bathroom in this place is. About how much he was getting paid for the promotional appearance: "I don't know.

But if I did, it's none of your damn business." About New York: "I like New York. I used to think it was full of (expletive deleted) but I met some real nice people." About whether he will ever again seek elective office after being defeated in races for mayor of Plains, G1A. "I can't win so I ain't oing to run." About his feelings toward Miss Peanut Lolita, a belly dancer at the promotional Youth to watch energy? The White House is considering a plan which would call on the nation's youth to survey households in monitoring energy use. Page 22. School site studied The Washoe County School Board is still considering the Rancho San Rafael property as a school site.

But other sites are also being studied. Page 19. Baby saved from fire A baby was saved from a fire at a Sparks apartment complex Tuesday night. Page 19. Prostitutes reply Six prostitutes tell why they think Reno should decriminalize their profession.

Page 19. Women move ahead It's a significant change. Executives' Secretaries, has become Executive Women International reflecting the progress women have made in the world of work. Family Living, page 14. Courageous to defend Ted Turner, a man who is never at a loss for words, and his Courageous crew will defend the America's Cup.

Sports, page 23. Thursday opening for Onslow Hotel Richards-Wade limelight Renee Richards, the transsexual tennis player, will meet Wimbledon champion Virginia Wade in the first round of U.S. Open. Sports, page 23. The Onslow Hotel, Reno's newest hotel-casino, will open for business at 6 p.m.

Thursday. Named after Onslow Dodd, a longtime Nevada resident who helped develop downtown Reno, the 16-story hotel was built on the location of the Hilps Building which was destroyed by fire in 1972. It will employ about 400 people, according to hotel president Conrad Priess. The Onslow's 182 hotel rooms are still under construction but most should be completed by Sept. 15, according to Priess, one of five principal owners.

Other owners are Keg Parker, Eugene Gastanaga, Everett Brunzell and Tania Maloff, all of the Reno-Lake Tahoe area. Parker and Priess, a realtor, are part-owners of the Silver Spur, another downtown casino. Brunzell Is the contractor for the building and Gastanaga is former chairman of Eagle Thrifty stores in Nevada. Weather Near-perfect conditions lead into September in Northern Nevada. Afternoon winds keep the air clean and temperatures pleasant while cool nights Erovide a comfortable reak.

Highs today and Thursday near 83. Photo, page 2 Index to Gazette 6 sections, 64 pages SECTION ONE Markets 30 Deaths 2 Public notices 31 Doctor column 6 Editorials 4 oNFOim Family Livingl4-15 SECTION FOUR Sylvia Porter 7 Vitals 2 SECTION FIVE .2 Ann Landers 8A cFTTrnN "rivri Bridee 8A The Onslow casino will contain 300 slot machines, keno and one pit with 21, craps and roulette. The Casino Cabaret, a stage show, will open on the first-floor casino with the duo Sherman and Leigh. Onslow officials are touting their second-floor Onslow Supper Club as a revival of the "dine and dance era." Guests will choose from a continental menu and dance to the big band sounds of the Lenny Herman Orchestra. The hotel also will have a 24-hour coffee shop on the second floor.

On the third floor, the Onslow will have banquet and convention facilities for up to 300 people. Free in-house parking will be provided for registered guests. Financing of the project was coordinated by American Savings and Loan Association with Home Savings and Loan, and also an eastern institution. David Jacobson, was the architect. Reno Mayor Bruno Menicucci will participate in the opening ceremonies.

Thumb stitched back on Comics 8A Earl Wilson BA Amustments 20-21 Doctor column 22 SECTION THREE Astrograph 37 Classified 31-39 Crossword puzzle 37 Television log 8A TV Scout 8A SECTION SIX Grand Central 12 pages Ten-year-old Jill Orton displays a whole thumb for which she can thank Moana Pool lifeguards, Reno police and a doctor. Jill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Orton, 4210 Settler Drive, Reno lost the tip of the thumb in a double door at the pool Tuesday night. A lifeguard found the thumb tip which Reno police raced to Washoe Medical Center where it was stitched back on.

Jill said the thumb does not hurt, but throbs a little. (Gazette photo by Phil Barber).