Rail line in Wilshire Corridor favored by federal official
Robert Patricelli of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration said Los Angeles favored the Wilshire Corridor as the best possible starter line but requires more ridership and land-use studies before funding. He noted preliminary support from the State Department of Transportation RTD and SCAG, while further environmental clearances are needed.
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Robert Patricelli
Federal Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Los Angeles
Wilshire
UMTA
North Hollywood
Patricelli
Long Beach
State Department of Transportation
Southern California Rapid Transit District
RTD
Southern Catfornia Association of Governments
SCAG
Board of Supervisors
Baxter Ward
Kenneth Hahn
Buses Fill Cab Gap at Los Angeles Airport
Buses were routed to LAX to handle increased traffic after Yellow Cab service was shut down by insurance nonrenewal. Westgate California Corp. officials met in San Diego to address financial woes impacting premium payments. Over 500 cabs and drivers idled in LA, with other cities affected. Westgate subsidiaries face bankruptcy actions. insurer Watesco dropped Yellow Cab. Dallas insurer cited bad business and said they pursued more profitable policies. LA City Council failed to pass an emergency taxi ordinance on first vote, blocking driver operate-by-insurance plan. second reading planned with eight votes needed.
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Allow Cab Co
Los Angeles Internaional
Westgate California Corp
Yellow Cab
San Diego
Los Angeles
Althoug
Westgate
C. Ariholt Smith
Aiready
Westgate California
Dallas Insurance Company
Limily Insurance
E. Roy Stone
Watesco General Agency
Blone
Stone
Fire destroys Star Theater in Hollywood
The Star Theater in Hollywood burned down causing 250000 dollars in damage. Flames and smoke rose high enough to be seen for miles and traffic on Western Avenue and the Hollywood Freeway was delayed. Firemen abandoned hopes within an hour after starting at 6 09 am while protecting adjacent carpet and furniture stores.
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Star
Hollywood
Western
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Tane Aead
Cay
U.S
Wilshire Corridor
Noel Swann
Our
L.A
International Airport
Star Theater
Associated Press
The
Treasury Family
Jcpenney
Value! JR
S.M.L
Treasury
Lakewood
Carson St. & Paramount Blvd
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