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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1976

Page

2

Reagan Returns To Radio With Backing For Ford

Ronald Reagan resumed his radio commentary from Hollywood after losing the Republican nomination. He urged opposition to Carter’s election, recorded 12 shows, and planned October campaign activity, while noting no firm dates. A separate item reports a Chicago pizzeria fined for selling a one pound pizza without a certified scale.

Ronald Reagan Hollywood Ford Reagan Jimmy Carter Vine Jack, Webb Art Linkletter Chicago Albert Beaver

Irish Parliament OKs State of Emergency in 1970s

The Irish parliament approved a state of emergency sought by Prime Minister Liam Cosgrave to fight the IRA. The move allows detention of suspected terrorists for up to seven days without charges and sanctions stricter crimes for IRA membership.

Dublin Liam Cosgrave Cosgrave JRA New Delhi Indira Gandhi India

Uruguay Junta installs Mendez as president

Montevideo reports Aparicio Mendez, a conservative lawyer, installed as Uruguay’s president and instantly suspends political rights of party leaders for 15 years. The decree bars thousands of figures, including former President Juan Maria Bordaberry from public office.

Montevideo Uruguay Aparicio Mendez Juan Maria Intect

Spokane candidate, family killed in plane crash

Republican congressional hopeful Charles Kimball, 26, his wife Vivian, 19, their one month old son Patrick, campaign worker Mark Bruce, and pilot John Alexander died when their six passenger plane hit transmission lines near Spokane after clearing the Felt's Field tower. The crash disrupted power for about 50,000 residents. Kimball’s death leaves Thomas Foley, chair of the House Agriculture Committee, unopposed in the 5th District race. Names and risks tied to the incident are confirmed by local authorities and FAA.

Spokane Charles Kimball Kimball House Agriculture Committee Thomas Foley Washington Lois Shanks Vivian Patrick Mark Bruce John Alexander

Ape in Zoo Watches TV Shows Delighting Washington Gorillas

Nicky the gorilla at Washington's National Zoo spends hours seated, watching game shows and soaps. Curator Billie Hamlet notes the ape enjoys TV, with One Life to Live as a favorite. a National Geographic special once drew his interest. Zoo officials call it benign entertainment, not affecting behavior.

Nicky Washington National Zoo Billie Hamlet Zoo Nicky To Naan Ms. Hamlet

Obits for McKelway Gardner Belknap and drought impact

Benjamin M McKelway longtime editor of the Washington Star and third AP president died in Washington at 80 after kidney failure. Charles Gardner who helped capture McKinley’s assassin died at 96 in Detroit. Victor Belknap BC child welfare official fined 250 for alleged theft and break-ins. Northern California drought harms wildlife with deer driven by thirst invading backyards and roads.

Benjamin M. McKelway Washington Star Associated Press Washington McKelway The Star Charles Gardner McKinley Etroit Leon C British Columbia Victor Belknap Salvation Army Belknap California

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