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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1977
Page
1
A study by the California Association of Realtors shows statewide median prices rising over 30 percent in the past year. Los Angeles median reached $63,237 as housing shortages and supply demand pressures push values higher despite a 16 percent June sales rise.
Would be robbers dug an 8 foot tunnel beneath South Gate street to reach a bank vault at Security Pacific National Bank on Tweedy Blvd. They drilled five 3 inch holes in the vault floor and flooded the shaft with water before abandoning the plot around 6 am Saturday. Police found shovels welding gear and dirt in a nearby warehouse.
Les Brock of the St Louis Cardinals stole his 893rd base Monday night to surpass Ty Cobb as the all time leader. In the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres Brock stole second on the next pitch after reaching first on a force play. A wide throw from catcher Dave Roberts sealed the historic baserunning record.
Brock was mobbed by teammates after a second base plate appearance and his autograph drew San Diego relief pitchers from the bullpen. Cardinal manager Rapp pulled him from the game as Brock, 38, added 118 steals to set the single season mark while Ty Cobb’s lifetime record remains among baseball’s oldest. Cobb’s career spanned 1905 to 1928 with the Tigers and A’s, tallying 3,033 games for 892 stolen bases.
Ex convict Frank Daniel DeCarleto, 24, alleged he killed his wife Shinehan and son Frank II after complaining about a rotten world. He held police at bay hours in East Hartford, saying life was terrible as police surrounded the second story apartment.
Washington. Budget Director Bert Lance weathered new signals of trouble as AFL CIO President Meany and Rep. Udall urged him to step aside for the good of the country. Meany criticized his handling of finances while Udall said Americans lose trust as long as Lance stays. Lance met twice with President Carter amid cabinet chatter and continued White House defense.
Four men were captured after a stakeout foiled a plan to steal Elvis Presley’s body and demand ransom. Three were charged with trespassing. one released. Suspects identified as Adkins, Green, Nelson. fourth unnamed. Arraignment set in City Court.
President Carter weighs world food scarcity risk and rising grain surpluses at home and orders a 20 percent cut in 1978 wheat plantings. He plans to expand a farmer owned grain reserve to include corn and other feed grains while loan rates rise to 2 dollars a bushel for 1977 wheat.
Navy jet priority hit. U S war on epilepsy urged.
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