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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1976

Page

2

Israel Devalues Currency and Raises Food Prices

International report notes Israel devalued the pound nearly 2 percent and raised milk bread and oil prices about 2 to 10 percent. Subsidies on basics were slashed from 240 million to 26 million, sparking lines at gas stations and grocery stores amid economic strain. The drop widens Israel’s currency loss to almost 50 percent over 18 months and gas rose to 2.02 per gallon.

Jerusalem Ismiel Israel Tel Aviv

Mine town buries its dead in blast disaster

OWEN FORK KY Funeral services were held for two of twenty six men killed when a southeast Kentucky coal mine explosion ripped through the Scotia Coal Co mine. Rescue teams completed body removals and work to shore up the mine continued as officials prepared to seal the shaft to stabilize the atmosphere.

Owen Fork Kentucky Scotia Coal Co Federal and Company

Spelling chaos noted in wartime leader’s praise

Two professors at New York University addressed the International Linguistic Association conference, calling George Washington “absolutely chaotic” in punctuation. They cited how his writing evolved from missing punctuation to overusing commas and misplacing clauses, reflecting broader college trends.

George Washington Clark University Macris Heller

What's Happening Fashion Show at Laguna Restaurant

The Lakewood event showcases Spring/Summer '76 trends in a fashion show at 7:30 p.m. with complimentary hors d oeuvres. Reservations: 634-511 ext 374. Also Tuesday March 16 Vogue Fabric Fashion Show at 9:30 a.m. and St Patrick's Day luncheon 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Fourth Level Laguna Restaurant.

Laguna Laguna Restorance

Aviator George Hoss Led Canadian Flight Legacy

George Hoss a pioneer of aviation in Canada and former general manager of the Air Cadet League of Canada died Sunday in Ottawa. He began as a pilot in 1917 with the Royal Flying Corps and in the early 1930s piloted Canada’s first registered private aircraft the Gypsy Moth CF-AAA. He owned Canadian Aviation Magazine until its sale in 1939.

George Hoss Canada Air Cadet League of Canada Ottawa Ross The Royal Flying Canadian Aviation Magazine

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