21 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
1
An AP report within a London feature cites designer Jan Thomas saying Queen Elizabeth favors economical outfits including culottes and silk calottes that may return to wardrobe later. The story notes her fashion frugality and a claimed breakthrough in her garments.
Betty Ford will attend two UT MD Anderson Cancer Center ceremonies in Houston to dedicate $70 million in new facilities. The projects include a 430 patient hospital wing and an outpatient clinic building expanding capacity to about 1200 cancer patients daily.
Frances Sissy Farenthold, a two time Democratic governor candidate, was announced as president of Wells College. She addressed about 500 female students, urging them to prepare for a future with longer lifespans and greater diversity in roles for women. The college, founded by Henry Wells, traces its roots to the stage coach era.
AP describes Jimmy Carter touring by train from Newark to California with stops in Trenton Overbrook and Harrisburg. Crowds cheer as bands play and vendors sell foods while Carter chats with passengers. He praises train campaigning for a human connection and says he grew up around railroads.
In Greensboro North Carolina a sniper ambushed a school bus wounding the driver and recording the incident before apparently killing himself. Four elementary pupils were not seriously injured. A nearby deputy found an unidentified man in his mid twenties with shotgun wound. The shooter’s tape captured his words and the attack occurred about two miles east of Greensboro. The driver Dennis Shams survived after treatment.
The Queen asked the Dutch to leave the past behind and look forward to challenges ahead while delivering the annual parliamentary speech. Prince Bernhard sat beside her in civilian clothes as crowds cheered and guards lined the parade route during the opening ceremony.
Secretary of State Kissinger pushes for continued white minority influence as Rhodesia eyes a transition to black rule. He signals a constitutional conference possible by November with a plan to ease whites out and fund development while maintaining security interests. He meets Zambian President Kaunda and Tanzanian leaders en route to Kinshasa for Mobutu talks.
The United Nations General Assembly begins its 31st session with focus on Southern Africa racial confrontation and the Arab Israeli dispute. Key issues include curbing political terrorism, bridging rich and poor nations, and electing the secretary general. Kurt Waldheim is expected to win a second term. Ambassador Shirley Amerasinghe becomes president, and Seychelles joins as a member.
Washington reports Congress is near shelving the Humphrey full employment bill for the current session. Speaker Carl Albert said there is virtually no chance the bill or any non-Senate measure will pass this year. The House Education and Labor Committee approved a watered down version with revisions urged by Jimmy Carter.
Secretary-General Waldheim criticized the UN for excessive official social events and sprawling paperwork. He spoke at a luncheon on the eve of the General Assembly noting the strain of long days and abundant documents, while praising fewer formal gatherings as progress.
Boston based summary reports that Kennedy sees no need to reopen the investigation into John F. Kennedy's assassination though he says he has no objection if a new inquiry is pursued. The House has directed a special committee to examine the King assassination and civil rights issues.
Ex-queen and former princess of Egypt faced bankruptcy proceedings in Los Angeles court after decades of royal wealth vanished. Jewelry and luxury possessions were auctioned off to cover debts as the pair lived modestly in West Los Angeles amid asset seizures.
The Maryland Lottery reported the winning number drawn Monday in the Numbers Game as 906. No further details provided.
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