Patton star Scott wins best actor at 1970 Oscars
George C. Scott, who mocked the Academy, is named best actor for Patton. Glenda Jackson earns best actress for Women in Love. Patton also named best picture. Franklin Schaffner wins best director and Coppola North share screenplay Oscars. McCarthy accepts on Scott’s behalf.
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Does a water softener harm galvanized pipes in homes
The ACTION LINE explains galvanized iron pipes react to softened water. Water softeners increase deposit build up inside the pipes by displacing calcium and magnesium with sodium, releasing oxygen and carbon dioxide that attack the pipes and form rust tubercules. Heating roughens the effect and Long Beach adds a corrosion inhibitor that softened water can render ineffective.
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Pool table donation planned for Dr. Martin Luther King Park
Long Beach residents seek a youth group to use a full size pool table donated in memory of a husband. ACTION LINK consulted Clarence Smith of the Long Beach Recreation Department who suggested placing the table at Dr. Martin Luther King Park recreation center at 1950 Lemon Ave. Smith can arrange pickup and installation in the donor’s husband’s name and provided contact details.
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Economy posts strongest quarter since 1958 on record
The Commerce Department reports Gross National Product rose by 28.5 billion in the first quarter, boosted by auto output, marking the largest dollar gain since 1958. Inflation ran at 5.2 percent for the period, with Nixon officials warning against immediate tax cuts. George P. Shultz said expansion is solid and inflation easing is noted.
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Laos villagers accuse U.S. bombing in refugee camps
In Banna Nga Laos refugees told Reps Paul McCloskey and Jerome Waldie that their villages on the Plain of Jars were destroyed by American raids. McCloskey called it a deliberate policy of destroying Laotian villages. A resident showed shrapnel wounds and villagers reported deaths in Phong Savan.
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California lawmaker targets organized crime in betting plan
Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti said gangsters threatened a state legislator supporting legalizing off track betting. Moretti outlined proposals to coordinate investigations with Nevada and Arizona, boost organized crime staff, create a state advisory commission, and stiffen penalties for continuous illegal enterprises.
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California ratification of teen vote assured
California moved toward ratifying the 18 year old voting amendment as the Assembly approved 52 to 14 and sent it to the Senate where it had previously passed 99 to 12. Senator Harmer opposed bypassing Senate rules and said he would vote no in Monday’s final action.
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Living Cost Welfare Hike Ordered Immediately
A brief item notes an immediate government move to raise welfare benefits due to living costs. It mentions related pages A-4 and A-9. The entry hints at broader coverage including FBI bugging of Rep. Dowdy on A-9 and a Dacca horror piece on A-10.
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