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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1976

Page

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Kissinger Calls Cuban Troop Withdrawal a Positive Development

In Luxembourg and London Kissinger said Castro's claim of withdrawing Cuban troops from Angola may be a positive development if independently confirmed. He noted a partial withdrawal would not meet U S conditions, while a small residual technician contingent could remain.

London Henry A. Kissinger Fidel Castro Angola Kissinger Olof Palme Castro Palme Cubas United States United Cuba Luxembourg Stockholm Central Treaty Organization Washington Soviet Union Moscow Sweden

Committee Okays Tax Credit For Those Insulating Homes

The Senate Finance Committee backed a 30 percent insulation tax credit up to 750 dollars, with a maximum of 285 dollars, and approved up to 2000 dollars for solar or geothermal home equipment. The panel also moved to aid energy conservation via business credits, repeals of certain taxes, and extended loss carryforwards, amid disclosures of payments to foreign officials by major firms.

Treasury America

Congress Has Not Lost All Its Marbles Light Show

A Senate member and seven House colleagues faced the national marble champions at the Capitol in a lighthearted Congressional Marbles Tournament. Rep. Burlison of Missouri defeated Railsback to win the crown, after beating several opponents, with remarks about nostalgia and concentration. Others included Reps. Yatron Moorhead and Myers, and the event featured junior champions Richard Asner and Sharon Woolworth.

Congress Washington House Capitol J. Glenn Beall Peter Flaherty Pittsburgh Bill Burlison D-Mo Tom Railsback RTL Burlison Railsback Congressmen James Mann Raisback Larry Pressler R-S.d Richard Asner Sharon Woolworth Reading Jeff Rick Cumberland Jerilyn Keene Baltimore Gus Yatron William S. Moorhead Gary A. Myers Pennsylvania Mayor Flaherty Bankers Young Asner Pete

Hays Says Relationship Lied About is Covered in The Record

Former aide Ray admitted lying about a relationship with a Hays staff member. Hays says a hearing is needed as accusations surface and he sought to help the employee despite personal ties. He described past threats and emotional troubles affecting his engagement and career.

House Robert Michel Illinois Hays House Administration Committee Administration Committee Hollywood Miss Ray

Lebanon crisis widens as gunmen wounded in Sidon clash

In Sidon’s port area 11 gunmen were wounded in a shootout between Palestinians allied with Moslem leftists and Syrian based Saiqa Group. Syria’s Hafez Assad sent thousands of Saiqa Palestinians into Lebanon to enforce a cease fire, provoking resentment from Moslem-Palestinian al Tanre. Sarkis reportedly reached a tentative armistice with Moslems and Christians, but no start date was set. Franjieh signs a constitutional amendment allowing an early successor election, yet resists stepping down. Red Cross appeals for 3 million to cover Lebanon’s growing medical supply needs.

Sidon Lebanon Saiqa Hafez Assad al- Tanre Beuut Sarkis Suleiman Franjieh Franjieh House of Deputies Pires Geneva International Red Cross

Trial verdict in Poindexter case ends six day hearing

Poindexter faced six days of testimony as the defense argued jurors showed him no eye contact and the defense claimed insanity. The court heard prosecutors seek two life terms plus four years while guards surrounded the courtroom as the verdict was read by Rudolph Shaver.

Poindexter Rudolph Shaver

Carter Gains but Faces Delegates Shortfall in Primary Chaos

Carter won key Southern states with 77 percent in Tennessee 62 percent in Arkansas and 59 percent in Tennessee as Kennedy hinted at a possible Carter ticket while Udall noted limited results. Reagan called the California primary crucial amid border-state losses and Wallace trailed in second place in each case. Carter warned he may trade for uncommitted delegates if terms are public and legitimate.

Gan Ford Reagan Los Angeles California Kentucky Tennessee Carter South Arkansas Alabama George C. Wallace Morris K. Udall Oregon Church Brown Maryland Nebraska Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy

Bing Crosby Is Released After Esophagus Incident

Singer Bing Crosby 72 was released from Riverside Hospital after a piece of food became stuck in his esophagus during a Monday night meal. He was treated under general anesthesia and driven to the hospital around 11 p.m. Crosby had withdrawn from the $200,000 Memorial Golf Tournament at Muirfield Village but was expected to attend as a spectator.

Hiscock Lucien N. Neda D-Mich Ronald Bannister Mill Valley Calif Preston Bannister Columbus, Ohio Bing Crosby Riverside Hospital Crosby Tom Clark Clark Muirfield Village Dublin

Bomb explosion disrupts airport during arrival event

Police sealed the airport as two bombs were found and exploded by detonators and later opened to reveal clothes. A Canadian tourist described glass shattering and people cut by shards. A man in a wheelchair and a girl with burning hair were among the wounded evacuated by helicopter and ambulance.

Page One Tim Selby Ken Sowers Israel York, A

Bridgewater Officer Killed In Domestic Shooting Scene

In Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Officer Wayne E. Stoutamyer, 26, died from shotgun wounds in front of his home. Hoy P. Pope Jr., 40, was wounded and will be charged with the killing. Pope remained in stable condition at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Authorities noted a pistol wound to Pope and uncertain shoot order.

Bridgewater Roy Pape Cheif Wayne Stoutamyer Stoutamyer Rockingham County Glen Weatherholtz Wayne E. Stoutamyer Hoy P. Pope Jr Pope Rockingham Memorial Gail Crary

Planes’ Runway Mixup Reveals Noise Debate Details

An Air France jet and a British Concorde departure clash over runway use. The British plane chose the right runway to reduce neighborhood noise after the captain asked the control tower. FAA claimed it learned of the choice just before takeoff while noting Air France measured 129 PNdBs four miles from the point of takeoff, louder than several Boeing 707s in earlier readings.

Air France FAA British Aircraft Corp Codevelopers

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