Boy Holds Off 20 Deputies In Surplus Store Shootout
A 12 year old, armed with a pellet gun and an Army helmet, evaded and fired on 20 Norwalk Sheriff's deputies at United Surplus Co. before deputies used tear gas. He surrendered after 35 minutes, with authorities saying he has a police record and will be held in Juvenile Hall.
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Four Men to Live Three Months in Simulated Space
NASA awarded McDonnell Douglas a $586,885 contract to run a 90 day confinement study with four volunteers in a simulated space capsule. The experiment will test oxygen water and food regeneration systems for long space or lunar missions.
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Mills to Seek FCC Ban On Reddin TV Appearance
Los Angeles Councilman Billy Mills said he would ask the FCC to bar retiring Police Chief Thomas Reddin from appearing as a TV commentator until after the May 27 city election. Mills accused Reddin of unethical endorsement of Mayor Sam Yorty and alleged a conspiracy between the mayor and the chief to bail him out of political trouble.
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Gardena Man Wounded In Shotgun Incident At Machine Shop
Gardena police search for a mystery visitor after 50 year old Robert Brian Peterson was shot at his machine shop on Western Avenue. He lay 10 hours wounded before being found by officers during a routine door check. Officers say the visitor discussed guns and left after the accidental discharge.
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Robert Brian Peterson
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