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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1976

Page

2

Miss U S A to Miss U.S.A. beauty queen nostalgia

A veteran Brooklyn born beauty queen Jackie Loughery recalls her Miss U.S.A. crowning as she ages, while the piece also notes Irving Saypol facing bribery and perjury charges from a Manhattan stationhouse arraignment and a separate Ottawa Indian Mary Bailey dying in Taft Michigan. The column references stage banter with Nicol Williamson and Jim Litten, and a Nottingham woman named Shirley Turner undergoing her weight loss setback.

Jackie Loughery Mary Bailey Taft Mich

U S advises against travel to Rhodesia amid unrest

The U S Embassy in Pretoria urged Americans in Rhodesia to exercise extreme caution and be ready to depart as guerrilla activity and attacks rise. About 2000 U S citizens are believed to live there, many missionaries and teachers. Kissinger said the U S cannot protect its citizens in Rhodesia. In Beirut, battles widen between Christian and Muslim factions with heavy casualties reported.

Pretoria U.S South Africa Rhodesia Rhoddesia

Turkey warns of responsive measures over US aid bill

Ankara warns Washington it may retaliate if the US Congress does not pass a draft bill for military aid to NATO member Turkey. Defense Minister Fent Melon said Turkey could discourage military cooperation with the United States if the bill fails.

Ankara Turkey U.S NATO Fent Melon United States Melon

Vietnam plans major port builds to boost foreign trade

Tokyo and Da Nang officials plan to develop Hoaiphong Haiphong Da Nang and Cam Ranh into major ports to boost foreign trade. The report cites Nam province officials and notes Da Nang Cam Ranh were naval bases, with Haiphong as North Vietnam’s main port during the war. CAPE CAMERAS satellite launches target expanding domestic telephone service with a three satellite Capstar system at 15.6 million dollars per satellite.

Tokyo Hoaiphong da Nang Cam Ranh Japan Kyodes Ba Nang-Quang Nam Iran Haiphong Cape Wall Hald South America American Telephone and Telegraph Co Camnstar

Court bars school funds to close New Jersey system

New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the virtual closing of the 1.4 million student public school system unless the Legislature adopts a constitutional method of financing education by June 30. The ruling would halt county and state expenditures after June 30 except for pensions and health insurance, risking no money to open in all 607 districts if the order extends to September.

Trenton State Supreme Court New Jersey

Food spending rise seen in New York and Washington

New York consumers are forecast to spend 197 to 4200 billion on food this year, up about 7 to 8 percent from last year’s 4111.4 billion. An Industry Surveys report cites higher disposable income, 3 to 5 percent higher food prices, and 1 to 2 percent more per capita consumption. Washington subcommittee approves defense budget near 105 billion for FY starting Oct. 1, funding new tactical aircraft Trident submarine and strategic bomber.

New York Washington

Spilled oil threatens Spanish beaches and fisheries

In La Coruna the crude oil spill from the wrecked Miquiola struck a reef and released nearly half a million barrels in 24 hours. Waves and fires expanded the slick into La Coruna Bay as ships sprayed detergent. biologists warn air and water contamination could threaten local fishing, tourism, and marine life livelihood across the region.

LA Coruna Spain Miquiala Iberian Peninsula la Coruna Bay Theusanes

Macdonald In Washington After Life Support Withdrawal

Rep Torbart Macdonald of DeMass was reported in serious but stable condition in Washington on Thursday after doctors removed life sustaining devices following a near death incident.

Torbart Macdonald Washington

Independent Feiday May 14 004 Classified Page

Readable fragments indicate an online classified item from May 14 with listings including real estate employment and items for sale. Lacks full details but preserves names and entities such as publication title and date for archival reference.

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