Wave of Southland violence claims eight lives
Sheriff's homicide team reports eight people killed in three days across the Southland. Victims include 5 year old Joseph Watson found strangled in Compton and Florentino Garcia shot in Lynwood. Suspects remain at large amid burglar and robbery-linked leads. several other homicides under investigation.
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Compton Community College
Lannox
Southland
Joseph Watson
124Th St
Watson
Tony Silas
Watsont
Silas
Florentino Garcia
B. Elm Sr. Compton
Atlantic and
Castle Avenues
Lynwood
Lenwend
Garcia
Polce
Carlton Ray Goodwin
Bolsa St
Carson
Los Angeles
Artiana Guzman
Grand jury weighs Chowchilla bus kidnapping indictments
The Madera County Grand Jury began hearing evidence to decide if indictments should be issued in the Chowchilla kidnapping of 24 students and their driver. Three suspects, Frederick Woods 24, James Schoenfeld 24, and Richard Schoenfeld 22, pleaded innocent at arraignments. The jury is expected to finish by Wednesday or sooner as testimony proceeds behind closed doors at the county courthouse.
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Madera (Ap
Madera County
Frederick N. Woods
James Schoenfeld
Richard
House
Sheriff's Deputies
Bemboo
Ed Ray
Roek
Chowchilla
Ray
Lee Roy Tatum
Dairyland School
Charles Bering
William Cooley
Alameda County Sherrie
Ed Volpe
Dist
Atty
Charles Hoffman
Richard Hraugner
Alymends County
Coppedge and Ballance Sued Over Office Building Sale
Read Investment Realty Inc. sues architects James Coppedge and Cla flin Ballance in Superior Court for 11000 compensatory damages plus interest. Read claims a six month exclusive listing from 1974 to 1975 for a two-story building at 434 E Broadway, alleging the pair sold the property without Read’s knowledge while under contract. Mayerdy indicted for soliciting bribes after aiding the architects.
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Long Beach
Hes
Superior
James Coppedge
Claflin Ballane
John Read
Read Investment Realty Inc
Cuppedge
Ballanee
Ernest Mayer Dy
Imes
Mayer
Read
E. Broadway
Coppedge and Ballance
Texas rules Hughes estate jurisdiction in Harris County
A Harris County probate judge ruled that Texas holds jurisdiction over the Howard Hughes estate, rejecting heirs argument that Hughes was not domiciled in Texas. Attorney General Hill aims to prove Texas residency and potential inheritance taxes. Nevada reportedly has no state tax. A Sep. 2 hearing will decide autopsy report disclosure.
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Houston
Harris County
Texas
Howard Hughes
Pat Regory
Hughes
Levaria
Alty
John Hill
Nevada
Hill
Annete Gano Lummis
William B. Limmis
Gregory
Tim Dilworth
Simmis
Lummises
Hughes Anes
Luminuses
Aeapulco
Mexico
Methodist Hospital
Accidental Shooting Ends Scout Death in S F
Federal review finds the 17 year old Explorer Scout Johnny Howard s death on Treasure Island an accidental shooting. Officer Gregory Graham of the Los Angeles Police Department had just cleaned his service revolver when Howard reached for it. Graham and another officer were part of a Regional Naval Youth Program trip.
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Stanley Ave
Nadine Sorenson
Eleutena Patino
Refugio Navarri
Maria, Wold
Langston
Carson
Robert Lee Nickerson
Hilchcork Lane
Scottsdale Estates
John George Scanlan
Horseshoe Lang
Scanlan
Maocder
Renard Acklin
Compton
Harbor
Sepulveda Avenue
Homer Brown
San Francisco
U.S
PBI
FBI
Gregory Graham
Sewa
Treasure Island
Graham
Johnny Howard
Los Angeles
Howard
Scout Treip
Naval Base
Police Department
Naval
Gasoline spill after car track crash in San Jose
A tanker truck and car collided at a San Jose intersection on Monday, killing one man and injuring another. About 8,000 gallons of gasoline spilled, most entering San Francisco Bay via Guadalupe Creek after 7,000 gallons were diverted by storm drains. Bekin Gas Co. hired a private firm to contain and remove the fuel, which was largely cleared with auction hoses under Coast Guard oversight.
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San Jose
San Francisco Bay
Coast Guard
Bay
Guadalupe Creek
Bekin Git Co
Vega adds refinements as 1977 Chevrolet Vega debuts
The 1977 Vega marks seven years with aluminum four cylinder teams. It introduces Pulse Air manifold injection, lighter weight, and improved drive and economy. Available body styles include notchback hatchback and wagon with GT variants and new trims, while Cosworth Vega is discontinued.
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Chevrolet
Bus-inspection bill advances in Sacramento AP
A measure to require upgraded state inspections of privately owned buses transporting school children was approved in the 2670 Assembly. The text also includes scattered notices about public trustee sales and estate administration in Orange County, with references to meetings and property transfers in Los Angeles County.
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Sacramento
Long Beach Planning hearing on environmental declarations and condo plans
Long Beach California announces environmental quality act review under the gas ordinance for proposed developments. The notice invites public comments at City Hall on August 25, 8 AM, including plans for a four story condominium with 39 parking spaces and duplexes on multiple lots in the R4 and district zones. The notice lists involved addresses and council district designations.
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Grmmanscan
Long Beach
California
City Planning Commission
Alice Ie Haraby
Pala
Saattmeyting Vch
Betberabor
Tides and Temperatures Across Coastal Regions
The report covers maritime conditions with coastal winds shifting westerly, small swells two feet, and fog expected tonight. Weather data include moon phases, tides, and sea temperatures noting Long Beach at 87 degrees.
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Lom Beath
Sosa
Marina
Jezel Wind Wave. Twofoot Souttmesterhy
Moonrise
Moonbery
Sumas Pettenn
Morelos
Seanyyites Hiphs
Wess
Long Beach
Smog Alert Forecast Extends Across Southern California
Air Pollution Control District readings indicate light to moderate ozone levels, with reduced visibility in the South Coast. Hourly averages near 30 ppm in some areas while smog alerts are expected across Los Angeles County, western and southern regions, and extending to La Habra Santa Ana Riverside and surrounding cities.
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Arte Oor Milion
Stedicie
Caltornin_stardarde
Los Angeles County
Femango Valley
Wast
San Gabriel Valley
Pomona Wall
la Habra
Santa Ana
Wade
Riverside
Ferris
Upland
China
Fontana
San Bernarding
Red Marais
Yacaibs
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Long Beach Area
Obituary notices list Jose C Avila and John de Mies, William E Backeberg, Wanda K Broom, Roy Christenson, Carolyne Hoffman Crane, Robvert Cunningham, Clifton J Drolet, Arvid L Ekstrom, James Fitches, Audrey L Gash, Ethelyn R Granberg, Dorothy Gronemeyer, Susan Harding, Francis Harsh, Ingrid Held, Herman J Herz, Jesse Mickelson, Joh D Ogle, with funeral homes including Paramount Mortuary, Klinker Mortuary, Morell’s Mortuary, Sunny Side Memorial Chapel, Brothers Mortuary, and Mattell’s Mortuary. Services occur at various chapels in Long Beach and surrounding areas, with dates and times such as Thursday and Tuesday services, and offerings to charities noted in several listings.
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Avila
Jose C. John de Mies
Paramount Mortuary
Backeberg
William E
Peach
Reuter
Lene
Kansas
Yountville
California
Klinker Mortuary
Huntington Park
Broom
Wanda K
Morell
Christenson
Roy
Morell's
R. Clara A Brothers Mortuary
Crane
Carolyne Hoffman
Sunnyside
San Antonio Drive
Cunningham
Robvert
Mission Chapel
Drolet
Clifton J
Regina Lindholm
Mark and
Barbar Lindholm
Ear Drolet
Catholic
Order of Foresters
Lakewood
Earl Fund
Rosary Fuerday
Luyden Family
St. Pancratius Church
Ekstrom
Arvid L
Masonic and Grace Methodist Church
Iol Motteil
Fitches
James
Spongbert Mortuary
Gash
Audrey L
Indiana
Husand
Pleasant
Long Beach
Edna Hanna
Carel Hassman
Fern Keefer
Halverson Leavell Mortuary
San Pedro
Ronald Fleming
William Aanestad
American Cancer Society
Mattell
Ogle
Joh D. Passledsway
Harbor City
Agles Lodge
Lonah
Wilmington
Emily
Marvin
William
Green Hills Mortuary
Green Hills Memorial Park
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