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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1975

Page

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Irish guerrillas surrender free Dutch hostage in Ireland

Two IRA renegades Eddie Gallagher and Marian Coyle surrendered in Monasterevin after 36 days of captivity, freeing Dutch industrialist Tiede Herrema unharmed. He was taken to Curragh hospital in good condition. captors demanded releases of jailed IRA members but no concessions were made.

Monasterevin Ireland Tiede Herrema Herrema Curragh Army Hospital Eddie Gallagher Marian Coyle Irish Republican Army Dr. Herrema IRA Gallagher Monastervin

Moroccans Open Second Sahara Front In Quest for El Aaiun

Tens of thousands marched toward El Aaiun crossing 120 miles east of Tarfaya to bypass Spain’s desert barrier. Madrid reports 1 500 more troops moved to reinforce 15 000 Spanish soldiers in the Sahara as Moroccan envoys seek diplomacy with Agadir leaders.

Agadir Morocco King Hassan Spanish Sahara Tarfaya el Aaiun Madrid Spain Ernesto Caro Ahmed Saraki Caro Sahara

Franco undergoes major stomach surgery in Madrid

Gen Francisco Franco, 82, had four hours of surgery to remove two thirds of his stomach after massive internal bleeding. Doctors reported the operation was technically successful but the generalissimo remained in very grave condition with more than 10 pints of blood transfused.

Madrid Spain Francisco Franco Pardo Palace Franco

Hearst Declared Competent to Stand Trial for Bank Robbery

U S District Judge Oliv er J Carter ruled Patricia Hearst mentally competent to assist in her defense in the federal bank robbery case. Four psychiatrists found no psychosis or serious mental illness. Hearst showed understanding of charges and penalties. Next Monday she will enter her plea as proceedings continue under the Speedy Trial Act referenced in the ruling.

San Francisco Patricia Hearst Oliver J. Carter Miss Hearst San Mateo County John R. McDonald McDonald Randolph A. Hearst Carter Psychia Albert Johnson Ric Johnson

Tax reform advances with loophole riddled bill to House floor

The House Ways and Means Committee approves a 674 page tax reform bill 21 to 16, extending anti recession tax cuts through next year. A six amendment plan would raise about 1.6 billion in new revenues. debate over closing loopholes and spending ceilings looms on the floor and in the Senate.

Washington House Ways and Means al Ullman D-Ore House Rules Committee James Corman D-Calif Republican Committee William Frenzel R-Minn Frenzel Karth Senate Ford

Ford to enter all primaries in 1976 race

President Ford announced at fund raising events that he will enter all Republican primaries in 1976 and pursue the nomination at the Kansas City convention. He named New Hampshire Massachusetts and Florida as first primaries and said he would participate in every other contest as well.

Boston Ford Kansas City New Hampshire Massachusetts Florida William Greener California Ronald Reagan Reagan Washington Logan International Airport New England Society of Newspaper Editors Springfield New England Council

Jobless Rate Drops in L A Amid U S Increase

Unemployment fell in Los Angeles County by 0.4 percent and Orange County by 0.2 percent last month, while statewide rates eased from 10.3 to 10.0 percent. National unemployment rose to 8.6 percent, reversing a four month decline as the labor force expanded faster than job gains.

Long Beach State Employment Development Department Los Angeles County Orange County Fred Brenner Employment Department Labor Department Martin Glick Glick

Blue Ribbon Panel Opposes Special County Vacancy Election

A Blue Ribbon panel recommends against holding a special election to fill county post vacancies citing cost and governance concerns. The discussion highlights alternative appointment procedures and potential timelines.

Blue Ribbon Panel Page A-3

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