26 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
South Mississippi Sun
Location
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1977
Page
1
Charles Fulghum, appointed city manager just over six weeks ago, is leading efforts to improve Pascagoula's overall appearance. He has been focused on multiple projects to enhance the city's attractiveness since he moved there 12 years ago.
Passengers aboard an Eastern Airlines flight hijacked at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport said they were not terrorized by their captor who a woman called a nice looking young man. The report appears on Page A-10. Still no suspect in Hillside Strangler case is held in Pasadena custody after a man identified as John Doe is observed at the scene where 18 year old Paula Ward’s body was found. He is at Metropolitan State Hospital for observation. police deem him a possible witness. Ramona California’s town values clash with the Cessna family tax schemes and government battles as the four youngest Cessna children run their Cayman-registered company. Page A-6.
Penn State defeated Arizona State 42 to 30 Sunday in a Fiesta Bowl football game played amid a stormy backdrop. Weather favored fair skies with cold temperatures continuing through Tuesday.
Inside Abby Amusements comics and editorial notes highlight local want ads and community happenings with light prose and dated newspaper voice.
A Sun Staff Report notes a peaceful Christmas on the Mississippi coast with few arrests or disturbances. Police and deputies report minimal calls, mostly minor disputes and occasional firecracker issues, while one Gulfport man faced a domestic incident but faced no charges.
In Cairo, Prime Minister Begin and President Sadat upgraded talks to cabinet level and worked on a joint declaration of intentions. They planned a news conference Monday to reveal progress while two working committees formed to handle foreign and defense issues in the broader peace settlement.
Charlie Chaplin died in his sleep at 4 a m in Corsier sur Vevey Switzerland at age 88. His wife Oona and seven of eight children were at his bedside as funeral plans remained private. The British born star known for the Little Tramp spent his final years on an 18th century estate overlooking Lake Geneva with a long list of tributes from peers praising his cinematic legacy.
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