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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1977

Page

7

Precautions can't end oil spills says Red Adair

Red Adair told a House committee that even with the best precautions offshore drilling will spill oil. He urged equipment to cap blowouts, noting lack of interest from U S firms in buying a $50 million boat and platform combo. He downplayed tech limits while critics urged stricter federal oversight.

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Carter outlines NATO steps amid Berlin tensions

President Carter and Britain France and West Germany urged the Soviet Union not to threaten Berlin at a four power minisummit and renewed pledges to defend the city. In Geneva Carter won praise from Assad for Middle East peace efforts and urged a NATO review of East West relations with a Washington summit planned. Carter proposed improving alliance deterrence and defense in the 1960s and sought to reduce waste and duplication in defense programs while expanding European equipment purchases.

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Carter defends NATO future and human rights remark

Page 1 report notes President Carter deviated from prepared text at the NATO meeting by stating a particular interest in human rights. Premiers Constantinos Karamanlis and Suleyman Demirel met Carter in separate sessions amid ongoing Greek Turkish Cyprus tensions with no clear resolution.

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Joan Crawford a Glamorous Star of Silent and Sound Film

Joan Crawford rose from a San Antonio birth on March 23, 1908 to become a versatile Hollywood star famed for glamor and discipline. She appeared in 80 pictures, earned an Academy Award nomination for Mildred Pierce, and remained active in films and television while recalling early dancing ambitions and a tough upbringing.

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The Rise of a Glamour Star Crawford's Ephemeral Rise

A long, drifting obituary tracing the life of Hollywood glamour icon Crawford from Paget to Broadway and screen. It notes early ambition, chorus roles in Detroit and New York, a prominent Broadway presence, a Sunset Strip persona, and a tumultuous personal life including multiple marriages and three adopted children. A son confirms cremation at Frank E. Comp oes funeral home.

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Cranston vows to quit reporting to the press

Senator Alan Cranston says he will stop briefings after Democratic leadership breakfasts with President Carter. He cites wishing not to duplicate the White House press secretary and avoids naming the complainers. Cranston notes Brown may seek re election in 1978 but offers no advice on Brown serving out his term.

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Nixon willing to tell of offer to aid Viets

Rep. Lester L. Wolff said former President Nixon agreed to confirm a February 4 1973 letter offering Vietnam about 3.25 billion in war aid and 1.5 billion in food. The letter's intent and purpose would be explained in writing, with possible further testimony if needed. The disclosure could affect current Vietnam relations talks.

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