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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1976

Page

2

Federal money and for certain abortions provision sparks debate

Federal funding for abortions in specific life endangerment cases faces House and Senate votes as conferees approve related measures. Moynihan wins NY Senate nomination. Abzug offers cautious endorsement. Senate approves budget expansion by 50.6 billion, while blocking top officials' pay raise and pension boosts.

Washington—House Senate Washington House Congress

Mixed race workers join blacks in South Africa strike

The Soweto protest and Cape Town boycott hit business as mixed race South Africans joined blacks in a three day stoppage. Up to 250,000 Soweto workers stayed home, while mixed race workers joined the action, following a three day strike to oppose apartheid policies.

S. Africa Johannesburg Cape Town Soweto Chamber of Commerce South Africa

Killer of 8 nurses denied parole

Richard Speck, convicted of killing eight nurses in Chicago 30 years ago, was denied parole after a five minute Illinois Parole board hearing. Officials and victims’ relatives attended, stating releasing him would deprecate the crime. Speck gave no remorse during questioning.

John Wilkening Richard Speck Chicago Wilkening Joliet State Parole Board Speck Jom Wilkening Lansing Pamela Mllinois Parole and Pardon Board Stateville Penitentiary Peter A. Kotsos Kostos Rorsas

Adams wins NH 1st District GOP nomination with mystery allure

John Adams, a little known candidate who avoided campaigning and media, won the Republican nomination in New Hampshire's 1st District. Reportedly untalkative, he drew attention for a Bicentennial driven appeal and was photographed at home savoring the victory.

Exeter N.H John Adams New Hampshire Adams

Earhart Wins Nevada GOP Nomination for Lone Seat

Walden Earhart claimed the Republican nomination for Nevada's single congressional seat with 29 percent of the vote. His opponent Dart Anthony had 24 percent, while nearly half the ballots cast a Watergate era no preference line. Earhart said the figures show voters were unsure or disapproving.

Carson City Nev Walden Earhart Nevada Congress Earhart Dart Anthony

Twins Undergo Twin Heart Surgery in Chicago

Identical twin girls Tracy and Tina Riley, born two years ago with the same congenital heart condition, were reported in good condition after surgery earlier this week. A hospital spokesman said the twins have a strong chance of leading completely normal lives. Their mother Patricia, 18, was widowed when her husband Ronald died over a year ago from high blood pressure and kidney disease.

Chicago Dovers Tracy Tina Riley Patricia Ronald

Exorcist goes free in Maryland case

A Maryland judge freed Melissa Norris after finding no clear evidence she poses a danger following an insanity plea for the beating death of her 3 month old son. Psychiatric reports supported insanity at the time of the crime. Separately in Kansas, Michael Soles was found competent to stand trial for a spree that left three dead and seven wounded in Wichita from a hotel shooting.

Rockville Mongomery County John J. Mitchell Melissa Norris Wheaton Wichita Kan Michael. Soles Sales

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