Southern California Gas seeks 40.7 million rate hike
United Press International reports the Southern California Gas Co. asks the California Public Utilities Commission for a 40.7 million dollar rate increase to cover higher gas costs from El Paso Natural Gas Co. If approved, the typical residential bill would rise about 53 cents monthly starting mid June. El Paso supplies roughly 70 percent of Southland gas for 3.3 million customers and seeks a federal rate increase effective June 16.
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Federal Power Commission
Action Line Q&A covers population estimates and Social Security case
Readers ask about world population totals and a Social Security benefit dispute. The letter section cites Ehrlich and Peres estimates, notes a 4 billion world population with growth projected, and clarifies a deaf daughter’s retroactive $98.50 plus $213 monthly benefits after welfare termination. It includes local notices on pinball machines and a probate tip for jointly held property.
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Long Beach
Paul Ehrlich
Stanford
Vera Peres
Population Reference Bureau
Washington, D.C
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Social Security Administration
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Robbery at Crocker Bank Nets $3000 in Long Beach
Three armed men invaded Crocker National Bank at 5801 Atlantic Ave. before closing, escaping with $3000. Teller Carrie Robinson stuffed cash in a bag as a gunman shouted, and the trio fled in a light blue station wagon toward Linden Avenue. Los Angeles attorney Robert L. Fitzpatrick was fined and placed on probation for conspiracy to sell marijuana and furnishing cocaine.
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Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office
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Los Angeles
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Atlantic Ave
Carrie Robinson
Linden Avenue
United Press International
Robert L. Fitzpatrick
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Flaming Piper Crashes At Naval Station
A single engine Piper 56 crashed minutes after takeoff from Meadowlark Airport in Huntington Beach and exploded in flames at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. Pilot Jerry Hardin, 306 17th St., Huntington Beach, was rescued by firemen and taken to Orange County Medical Center in satisfactory condition. Officials say the plane malfunctioned as he tried to return to the airport.
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Huntington Beach
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Aliens Seized at Wilcom Bros. Industries Plant Raid
U S immigration agents raided the Wilcom Bros. Industries fiberglass plant in Signal Hill and seized 25 persons charged as illegal aliens. About 10 workers remained at the site at 1837 E Burnett Street while those with no criminal records may choose voluntary return or face deportation hearings.
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Wilcom Bros. Industries
Signal Hill
Los Angeles
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