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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1977

Page

2

Ford’s game bruises spectator at Vail charity golf

Former President Ford struck a spectator with a wayward first-hole shot at the Jerry Ford Invitational in Eagle-Vail. Jessie Edeen, 26, was hit on the right wrist while watching from a rock, receiving an apology and the ball. The two-day event benefits Vail charities with Ford playing alongside Rob Hope, Jackie Gleason, and Hale Irwin.

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Gravedigger Dudley Clapp Still Serves 4000 Graves

South Windsor gravedigger Dudley Clapp at age 89 recalls seven day weeks and decades tending 4000 graves at Main Street cemetery. He began for family support when jobs were scarce, accepting $38 per grave, now $80 with talks of $90. He values the work as an honor and lifelong vocation.

Windsor Conn Dudley Clapp Clapp Main Street

Sinatra feud over surname ends at hotel letters

Frank Sinatra fights a court order allowing Donna Lee Morris to call herself Donna Lee Sinatra starting Aug. 8 after permission was granted. Lawyers say she sought to impersonate Sinatra and influence Waldorf Astoria hotel to honor a room rental. The piece also notes Led Zeppelin members jailed in Oakland for battery after a concert dispute.

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Stricken Humphrey Finds Faith in Fight Against Cancer

Senator Robert Humphrey discusses his cancer battle in Reader’s Digest, praising faith and hope as daily guideposts. He recalls his worst moment learning of the illness, remains optimistic about miracles, and notes surgery for bladder cancer at Memorial Hospital last October 7 followed by drug therapy.

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Urban League hearing new civil rights push by Marshall

Labor Secretary Ray Marshall urged the National Urban League that Carter aims for strict civil rights enforcement after years of neglect. He praised new staffing to revive a rusty civil rights machinery and cited actions blocking a Texas bank from federal contracts for failing to adopt affirmative action. Andrew Young also defended the administration's policies.

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Lance stock sale eases Senate probe into budget chief

Budget Director Bert Lance faces a Senate Governmental Operations hearing amid allegations of financial impropriety. A stock sale of 500 million shares in the National Bank of Georgia was announced, easing immediate pressure as Ribicoff defended Lance and urged public accountability.

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Crystal stemware sale with patterns and discounts

Ad copy lists Thistle pattern stemware and 14 piece goblets with 11 ounce wine glasses, champagne flutes, and assorted glassware. Prices include discounts like 3.99 on items previously 5.99 to 6.99, plus selections such as Coronation Pal Cour LaFayette Wimbledon Savoy and more. Includes names of patterns Lyra Questa Mira Aries and multiple glass types.

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