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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

2

Mercenary body returned after Angola execution

The body of Daniel Gearhart from Kensington Maryland was returned to the United States and unloaded at Kennedy Airport. The 41 year old served with U S Special Forces in Vietnam and later worked as a cafeteria equipment mechanic. Gearhart was captured by Cuban troops days after arriving in Angola for a mercenary job. He leaves behind his wife Sheila and four children.

New York Daniel Gearhart Angola U.S Kennedy Airport Washington Gearhart Kensington Sheila Vietnam Soldier of Fortune Magazine Larry Kaatz Arlington Texas Oscar Ronald Santa Anna Costa Rica Kaatzes Amelia Dallas-Fort Worth Mike Stacy Lewisville Atling Or

Rhodesia plan to split Rhodesia into two black states

Salisbury reports white legislators plan to oust Prime Minister Ian Smith and form a three state confederation with separate white and black territories, backed by South Africa. Government and opposition deny the story, noting the white minority rule in both nations.

Salisbury Rhodesia Ian Smith Sunday Mail South Africa

Tipsy lawmaker Horton chased by police on New York Thruway

Rep. Frank Horton 66, a Republican running for reelection, faces charges of reckless driving, DWI, and speeding after a six mile chase at up to 105 mph on the New York State Thruway near Batavia. Horton apologized saying he had a few drinks and was speeding. Police said radar clocked him at 78 mph.

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Fraser arrives in Washington for four day visit

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser lands in Washington for talks with President Ford and Secretary of State Kissinger on global security. It marks his first Washington visit since rising to power after victory in December.

Moshe Dayan Sydney Malcolm Fraser Washington Ford Henry Kiss Fraser Inger Australia

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