20 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1976
Page
1
In San Antonio the First Lady carries her husband’s Republican banner through the river parade. About 200 000 spectators view the 14 hour event as the May 1 Texas primary looms for President Ford and challenger Reagan.
DETROIT AP King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden tours Ford River Rouge plant with executives and Gov. Milliken during a bicentennial US visit. Detroit events include attendance by Mayor Coleman Young as the king plans a two day stop before flying to Houston.
Washington AP reports Dwight Chapin celebrated his release from federal prison with a Georgetown cocktail party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cashen. Attendees included Charles Colson, Richard Moore, Patrick Buchanan, Dean Fischer, and Anthony Stout.
The Atlanta City Council voted to rename ten miles of downtown streets Martin Luther King Jr Drive, linking three connecting streets. The change faces a possible mayoral veto by Maynard Jackson and would extend King's Drive from near his grave through west Atlanta, despite merchant opposition.
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld flew as pilot for portions of a test at Edwards Air Force Base California. He described the supersonic flight, discussed the controversial 1.5 billion budget request for the air program and noted expected congressional action on the appropriations.
An Ab year old widow says she believed she talked with Elvis Presley who she thought would attend a wedding at First Baptist Church in Athens. Presley denied planned appearance and a crowd gathered outside the church while the widow described ongoing calls and meetings with someone she believed was the star.
AP reports comedian Frank Gorshin is recovering from knee surgery at Century Cry Hospital after a skiing accident in Park City Utah. Agents say he should be released by week’s end and will use crutches for about six weeks.
AP reports a proposed Palestinian buffer force between Beirut's Muslim and Christian fighters amid a renewed ceasefire deadline. Night fighting killed police and about 100 others, including the 16 year old grandson of Pierre Gemayel, as 18 more were wounded. National leaders failed to unify commands, with ceasefire talks ongoing while clashes continued in the capital and surrounding mountains.
Connally told reporters at a GOP fund raiser in Austin that Texas Republicans could swing either way in the final three days before the May 2 primary. He warned his influence is greatly exaggerated and declined to endorse Ford, while Reagan pressed the Panama Canal issue and Clark H. Ford’s defense policies drew criticism from Henry Jackson and Frank Church amid a flurry of campaign appearances. Betty Ford led the Fiesta River Parade in San Antonio with about 200000 spectators.
Prosecutor contends Patricia Hearst's account of a bank robbery was driven by loyalty to her underground boyfriend Steven Soliah. He questions her credibility as a cooperating witness while awaiting a ruling on a potential pretrial hearing.
Police said a 31 year old Boston man Richard Poleet was dragged from his car by a mob of about 25 to 20 black youths and viciously beaten on the head with bricks. Separately a gang stoned a freight crew attempting to clear debris on the tracks near Bow Crossing. No arrests were reported.
A fragmented OCR shows a dated notice listing publication details and holiday timing. It references daily issues, holidays like New Year and Christmas, postage, and prices, with scattered names and numbers.
A bomb exploded at a National Liquor Co. shop complex in Jacksonville early today destroying a liquor store lounge and dance club. No injuries reported. a block long detonating cord was found. This is the second blast in four days at the Jacksonville site.
President Ford accuses Ronald Reagan of irresponsibility over Panama Canal negotiations. Ford warns aborting the talks could trigger riots worse than 1984 and strain Latin American relations. He defends a treaty with extended duration and U.S. control, while commenting on Lebanon, Middle East tensions, and domestic policy in Dallas and Texas.
Police investigate the death of interior designer Michael Greer, a White House decorator for multiple presidents, found in his Park Avenue apartment with signs suggesting strangulation. An autopsy was requested as the medical examiner listed the death as suspicious pending results. Greer, 60, known for his "Mr. Oroc toire" style, counted many elite clients among friends and colleagues.
Turkish authorities report two U S Navy destroyers entered the Black Sea near Istanbul as Soviet officials say the area is monitored, with Romania and Turkey also cited in the regional tensions.
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