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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1976

Page

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Mrs Carter Hospitalized in Americus Ga

Mrs Lillian Carter 78 mother of President elect Carter was admitted to Anne Hieve Sumter County Hospital in Americus for a few days of examination and rest after feeling unwell following a Christmas shopping trip. Rex Granum said she was in good spirits and feeling better after admission.

Americus Lillian Carter Carter Chicago Richard Daley Gramum Anne- Hieve-Sumter County Hospital Plains

Arrest Gantiowrd From Page One

An officer described the arrest of Gantiowrd from Page One and noted a package with an unsigned note stating the contents were samples for exchange with the Soviets for 21000 dollars. The note listed clandestine payment instructions and documents, found by Soviets addressed to the Soviet Regent in Washington.

Moore CLA FBI Boynton Washington

Decriminalization Debate Echoes Across States

Federal committee warns that partial legalization of gambling and pornography may boost mob profits while a dissenter urges caution. The group criticizes LEAA research as often ineffective and calls for practical measures, noting profits in Midwest sports betting and numbers games remain high despite legal lotteries.

Washington National Advisory Committee On Criminal Justice LEAA Law Enforcement Assistance Administration New Jersey Brendan T. Byrne Byrne

Argo Merchant Oil Spill Covers Georges Bank Area

The Liberian-registered Argo Merchant ran off course near Nantucket shoals and grounded nine days ago while carrying oil from Venezuela to Salem. All 38 crew members survived. Coast Guard crews report the tanker leaking and potentially beached as investigations begin with Capt. George Papadopoulos questioned in Boston. Oil slick spans 15 miles heavy, 15 miles light, 25 miles heavy, and 44 miles light toward Georges Bank, raising fishing industry damage concerns.

Argo Sabir Coast Guard Lal Venezuela Salem Mass Boston George Papadopoulos

Carter names CIA chief and energy secretary picks

President elect Carter, at a news conference aboard a seven passenger jet, outlined choices for director of central intelligence and head of energy programs. He expects to separate the posts and nominate James R. Schlesinger to run energy policy. He defended Judge Bell amid Senate confirmation scrutiny and praised his Cabinet picks.

Nounce Central Intelligence Central Intelligence Agency Defense James R.schlesinger Carter Ac Bell Senate Carter Atlanta Charles Kirbo Washington Bol Charley Kirho

Dutch Nazi Massacre Suspect Expelled From Switzerland

Dutch millionaire Pieter Menten, 77, an art collector and former officer, was expelled from Switzerland and flown to the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity for World War II massacre of Polish Jews. He was taken for interrogation upon arrival at Beek airfield near Maastricht.

Hague The Netherlands Pieter Menten Bwitzerland Justice Ministry Navi S Zurich Beek Maastricht

Weather shifts as flurries extend across Great Lakes region

Frigid air edges into the Northeast and Midwest while Great Lakes areas face Friday flurries. In unrelated international news, authorities debate war crimes cases involving a Dutch figure linked to Nazi-era activity and Swiss extradition shifts amid questions of legality.

Great Lakes Region Montana Colorado Midwest

Barge Nudged Off Mudbank In Potomac River

A tug gently moved the Stewart Transportation Co. oil barge loaded with 3.7 million gallons of No 6 fuel oil off a Potomac mudbank south of Washington after it ran aground in heavy seas. Coast Guard said no spill and the barge was not damaged. Cleanup plan to refloat by towing cargo to another barge was scrapped.

Dahlgren Potomac River Coast Guard Bob Batten Stewart Transportation Co Jack Buchanan Stewart Transportation Washington

Hijack standoff ends with minimal injuries and arrest

Dee Hinnant, detained after hijacking attempts, faced emotional distress tied to a 14 year old tragedy. Mary Brim of Fresno cites his mental illness and her relief that no one was seriously harmed. Court officials said Hinnant would be arraigned in South San Francisco on kidnapping, attempted extortion, and assault charges. Richard Funk, a United shop manager, suffered minor cuts and Jessy Dusenberry, a United mechanic, was unharmed. FBI, sheriff, and airport police observed the tense standoff but did not intervene until after the threats and deadlines—when the suspect was finally taken into custody.

Terior Carrillo Spain Japan Madrid Spanish Communist Party Paris Juan Carlos Francisco Franco Dolores Tharcurt la Pasionaria Moscow Ses Menten Switzerland Amsterdam Bern Sains Kurt Porgler Furgler Poland Soviet Union Israel Netherlands Dee Hinnant Mary Brim Fresno San Mateo County James Courshon San Francisco United Richard Funk Fremont Calif Jessy Dusenberry Tinnant Funk Dowens FBI Sheriff's Pass

Daley Eulogized as Leader Quiet About Political Power

Chicago mourns Mayor Richard J Daley with eulogies praising his religious devotion to family over politics. Presidents Carter and other national figures attended the funeral at the Bridgeport church where he was baptized married and local lifelong ties anchored his life and leadership.

Daley Chicago Richard J. Daley Carter Bridgeport Gilbert Graham

Daley Laid To Rest In Chicago Amid Cold Treasured Farewell

Funeral services in Nativity of Our Lord church honored Mayor Richard J. Daley with Nelson Rockefeller and Edward Kennedy among mourners. Pallbearers included aides and bodyguards as crowds gathered outside in biting wind while reporters were kept from the church per family wishes. Daley, 74, died of a heart attack at his physician’s office earlier that week.

Daley Nativity of Our Lord Richard J. Daley Chicago Nelson A. Rockefeller Ational Democratic Party Robert Strauss Edward M. Kennedy D-Amass

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