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South Mississippi Sun

Location

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1976

Page

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Family and flotilla persist in drowning victim search

Gary M. Carraway, 30, of Escatawpa, drowned Dec 19 while fishing at Horn Island. His family and the Jackson County Sheriff's Flotilla, volunteers, and others search 24 hours daily. Indefinite search plan, with 60 people involved. family vigil continues on the island.

Sun Horn Island Gary M. Carraway Carraway Escatawpa Jackson County C.L. Cunningham Jr Cunningham Sheriff's N.G Bud) Slater Gary Evans Slater Flotilla John Schrink

ERA Seen As Key 1977 Year For ERA Ratification Push

The ERA faces crucial 1977 state actions as 34 states have ratified while two seek to rescind. Supporters claim momentum may bring some new ratifications before the 1979 deadline, with Indiana Florida North Carolina South Carolina Nevada among targeted states. Opponents led by Phyllis Schlafly remain confident the drive falters without new momentum.

Washington ERA Phyllis Schlafly Mary Brooks League of Women Voters Robert O'Leary ERA Campaign For Common Cause Indiana National Organization For Women Florida North Carolina South Carolina Nevada Oklahoma Carter Rosalynn

Irish Fall: Kentucky Knocks Notre Dame From Unbeaten Rank

Kentucky shook off Notre Dame 102 to 78 to hand the Irish their first loss of the season. The game, noted on page B-1, saw Kentucky dominate with a strong offense and decisive defense throughout.

Kentucky Notre Dame Page

Work release center to get more manpower

Pascagoula center, the state’s sole work release facility, will gain staff to improve operation. Corrections Commissioner Allen Ault notes a Saturday federal deadline to cut prison population to 2,193 and emphasizes screening to prevent escapes and assaults.

Pascagoula Allen Ault Ault

Jackson County woman returns to prison after suspension revoked

Susan Mosqueda, serving a three count heroin sale sentence, is back at Parchman after Gov. Cliff Finch revoked a prior Oct suspension. She returned from Michigan, though officials dispute her travel claims. She will serve the remainder of her sentence until parole eligibility in 1978.

Pascagoula Jackson County Cliff Finch Parchman Allen Ault Susan Mosqueda Lah Michigan Ault Europe Bernard Gautier

Bicentennial celebrations end with varied New Year events

The year draws to a close with a mix of traditional and spontaneous festivities across the United States and beyond. Air France offers a Concorde New Year toast across three time zones for 8 285 dollars, while Cherryville North Carolina keeps its muskets fired in a local hoot and shoot. Major parades and football bowls face weathering strikes and logistical snags as revelers seek Times Square, Waldorf Astoria, and other sights to welcome 1977.

Associated Press Air France Atlantic Good Old Boys Cherryville N.C Miami Beach Fla Diplomat Hotel Sammy Liza Sammy Davis Jr Liza Minnelli Cow Palace San Francisco Santana The Sons of Champlain National Safety Council New York Times Square New York City Waldorf-Astoria Guy Lombardo Time Square Carol Lawrence Billy Eckstine

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