14 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
1
The Democratic delegates cheered Humphrey and McGovern at the convention Tuesday night far more for their presence than their words. Humphrey urged optimism and attacked Republicans while McGovern offered a healing message and welcomed the South back, framing Carter’s bid as a Southern strategy.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis attended the Democratic National Convention in New York for the first time since President Kennedy's assassination. She received a standing ovation during an evening of memories as Wallace and Coretta Scott King spoke, and she waved to delegates after being introduced by Robert Strauss.
At the National Convention in New York Democrats show unity behind Jimmy Carter while liberals blacks conservatives and women express dissatisfaction. Udall notes Carter is everyone’s third choice and liberals push him to meet platform promises amid internal divisions.
Doctors report Pat Nixon shows improvement six days after her stroke. Neurologists say her speech is clearer and blood pressure is controlled while she continues physical therapy at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Full recovery remains likely though fatigue may cause momentary speech slurring. discharge expected in about a week to ten days.
Long Beach Police Chief Ralph V. Kurtz, 65, was hospitalized late Monday with phlebitis and a suspected small pulmonary clot. He remains stable, comfortable, and in good spirits, while doctors assess his leg condition and possible lung involvement as investigations in the department are postponed during his recovery.
In Oil City Pennsylvania three young men with similar lifestyles died within 16 days last May. Moran Jr. 23 and Grieff 24, both connected to local pubs and psychiatric treatment, killed themselves in May after prior struggles. A third death follows their pattern prompting discussion of contagion and shared predisposition among peers. Local officials and clinicians weigh the possible link as investigators turn to back pages for more details.
United Nations reports Israel accusing Uganda of blackmailing the Security Council by threatening British nationals in Uganda. The council debates the July 4 raid to free over 100 hostages held by pro Palestine hijackers. Ambassador Ivor Richard said about 500 Britons face threats, with potential revenge by Idi Amin. Dora Bloch, a dual Israeli British citizen, remains missing.
A motorist shot a woman passenger on the 605 freeway late Tuesday then fatally shot himself after tossing her body from the car. Both victims were found in the southbound lanes near Willow Street just before 11 p.m. The car, with the man dead at the wheel, apparently veered out of control before stopping in the center lane.
A State health plan audit is called a sham in coverage noting alleged political interference and questioned findings. A congressman’s influence in a second shipping deal is under probe, with details on his involvement and potential conflicts of interest referenced across A4 and A B sections.
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