21 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
South Mississippi Sun
Location
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1976
Page
1
Hank Klibanoff reports the governor signs an emergency savings and loan bill amid a legislative push to shore up credit access. The action comes as lawmakers respond to mounting concerns about financial stability and consumer protections.
A small unarmed U S Navy landing craft evacuated about 270 Americans and foreigners from Beirut to the U S Spiegel Grove for a 44 hour voyage to Athens. President Ford praised the operation as a success and noted combined efforts of armed forces and State Department personnel.
Kansas City grapples with pre convention shortages of police, cabs, and hotel space as the city prepares to host the Republican gathering. Mayor Wheeler promotes optimism while housing and transportation remain top concerns amid hotel renovations and plans to locate delegates within a 25 mile radius. Maxine Cooper coordinates housing from the Muehlebach Hotel as volunteers offer homes and estates to accommodate attendees.
Pensacola rookie Jerry Pate shoots a 68 in the last round to capture the U S Open title. The victory crowns a breakout performance and headlines a dramatic finish at the championship.
Ronald Reagan forecasts a first ballot GOP nomination win at the national convention while trailing Ford by 73 delegates. Carter, the apparent Democratic nominee, screens running mates and campaigns across Georgia and Indiana with emphasis on faith and unity.
Italians cast ballots in Rome and across the country on the first of two election days to decide whether the Communists will share power. About 120000 security officials guarded polling sites as 76.3 percent of the 40.4 million eligible voters turned out by day's end.
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