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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1977

Page

2

Mother blames doctors for abortion, vasectomy baby

In Pittsburgh, Francine Speck, conceived after a vasectomy and attempted abortion, has cerebral palsy and a severe inherited disease. Her parents sue the doctors, seeking damages for themselves and their ailing two daughters, Valerie and Lee Ann, who carry neurofibromatosis.

Francine Speck Horn Dorothy Speck Pittsburgh Francine Montana Mrs. Speck Speck Valerie Lee Ann Despit Toms Richard A. Feingold

Woman with no arms seeks job chance in Baltimore

Vanessa Patterson born without arms, 24, a Bowie State College history graduate, says she wants a real chance at work. She notes employers doubt her ability, has filled applications with her left foot, and relies on karate training to gain leg strength. She keeps artificial limbs unused.

Vanessa Patterson Bowie State College Miss Patterson Patterson

Margaret Trudeau flies to France amid marriage speculation

Margaret Trudeau reportedly on a People magazine assignment in France while Pierre Elliott Trudeau returns from western Canada. Ottawa reports of tension in the Trudeau marriage circulated as U S immigration officials review her stay during a photo job. Meanwhile President Carter and family attend his energy address as Miss Lillian Carter offers candid remarks about listening habits and the president.

Foronn Star Margaret Trudeau France Pierre Elliott Trudeau Ottawa Canada Carter Andrew Young U.N Lillian Carter Young Jimmy Lillian White House

Mayo hospital report on Muriel Humphrey gall bladder removal

Mrs Humphrey Muriel Humphrey underwent a 90 minute gall bladder operation at Mayo Clinic and is described as doing fine. She is expected to remain hospitalized about a week, with her husband Hart Humphrey at her side.

World Today report on Korea purge and global briefings

Seoul crackdown on dissidents grows as authorities push anti Communist charges with possible death penalty. About 40 people held since last week after US congressmen visit. Also reports from Vienna on OPEC price talks, Bonn on nuclear export limits, Kinshasa on Shaba fighting, and Islamabad on Bhutto law clamps.

Seoul South Korea Park Chung Hee U.S

Thailand Executes Former General After Abortive Coup

In Bangkok a former top general who led an abortive military coup was executed Thursday by a one man firing squad. The official action ended a long pursuit of justice over the failed attempt to seize power.

Thailand Bangkok

Senate OKs 4.1 Billion in Business Tax Breaks

The Senate voted to approve 4.1 billion dollars in business tax cuts in a broader tax cut bill aimed at stimulating the economy. A motion to strike 3.3 billion in business tax credits was defeated 74 to 20, and 800 million more was added after President Carter had urged deleting such breaks and the 50 dollar rebates. Carter warned of a veto on a bill containing these provisions. The Senate also awaits action on a Republican plan for permanent individual tax cuts. The White House withdrew support for the rebates and business breaks and stripped the 50 payments from the legislation.

Washington Senate Carter

Coors ad urges readers not to buy beer

Ad from Adolph Coors Co urges Washington Post readers not to buy its beer. It claims eastern Coors may taste worse and cost more due to aging, refrigeration, and distribution limits. The message cites supply constraints and suggests going west as a remedy.

Washington Adolph Coors Co Colorado Washington Post Coors East West America Sul Horace Greeley

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