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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
9
Witnesses recount a tanker strike that toppled the ferry near the west bank at Destrehan sending survivors into the water. The sister ferry Ollie Wilds performed rescues as the sunken hull drifted, with passengers clinging to wreckage and life preservers.
The piece reviews Ford's testimony and the Patman inquiry, detailing Dean's allegations, responses from Rep. Conyers and Rep. Holtzman, and Justice Department actions. Levi found no evidence justifying further investigation. Ford says he spoke with the White House only as liaison and denies ordering or discussing the Patman inquiry.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Ronald Reagan campaigning for President Ford and other Republicans said the GOP made mistakes in the national campaign and he would have done better. He refused to rule out seeking the nomination again in 1990 and said he would be back on the speaking circuit after the fall election. He advised Ford to better assign blame to the Democratic Congress and said he would campaign in 25 states by election day.
A 46 year old Georgia man Frandolin J. Gibson was found shot to death in a motel room at the Six Pence Inn on Laguna Road. Coroner’s deputies said he was killed late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Details were not immediately available.
Gov. Brown sent a telegram to President Ford urging swift approval of a congressionally passed bill. It aims to accelerate delivery of North Slope natural gas to lower states, addressing California air pollution and energy needs. The measure would require federal action by September on routing gas by land pipeline or tanker.
The state's Office of Emergency Services announces grants for residents who suffered storm losses last month in Imperial Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Eligible applicants can file for aid to cover eligible damages and needs.
Carter remains in Florida planning to attend the Al Smith dinner in New York while Ford joins, aiming to avoid overlapping dinner time. He noted the third debate in Williamsburg should address topics openly and emphasized nonpersonal competition with Ford, while aides discuss tactics and environmental policy.
A panel of Evangelical, mainline Protestant, Catholic and Jewish leaders urged President Ford and President-elect Carter to repudiate vote Christian campaigns. They warned that in at least 30 districts, organizations push to elect God centered citizens who would rebuild America as a Christian republic and wield political religion.
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