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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1975
Page
1
Sheriff Peter Pitchess announced an all out crackdown on juvenile gang violence with about 50 deputies assigned to eight stations including Lennox Firestone Carson and Norwalk. He cited 100 youth gangs with 30 000 members and 37 homicides tied to gangs this year.
A coalition of doctors bands together amid a regional health crisis to coordinate urgent care efforts. Key participants include hospital leaders and medical associations as they seek rapid patient triage, resource sharing, and policy guidance to stabilize local health services.
Cincinnati police chief leads six officers in an indictment and shows a deepening scandal for the department. The charges detail alleged misconduct within the city’s law enforcement ranks as prosecutors pursue the case.
A smouldering blaze at the East Side Blue Angel nightclub trapped about 35 patrons. Seven people died in darkness and smoke. five women and two men perished, four firefighters injured, with cause attributed to an electrical fault and delays in reporting the fire.
Congress fails to override President Ford's veto on the 1975 tax cut extension triggering higher taxes in January. House and Senate Democrats call off Christmas recess while Ford demands a $395 billion spending ceiling for fiscal 1977. House Speaker Carl Albert says no compromise before year end.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and President Ford fail to secure a compromise with Senate critics on U S aid to Angola. The vote-opposed effort halted a possible filibuster as Congress and press questions about the $50 million in covert support amid the three way civil war after Portugal left the colony.
White House deputy press secretary William Greener said President Ford spoke with candor and truthfulness when testifying to Congress that no one recommended a Nixon pardon and that the decision was his. The remark followed a Washington Post report claiming Ford discussed a pardon with Alexander Haig Jr. on August 28, 1974.
Gov Arch A Moore Jr and aide William Loy were indicted on a one count conspiracy charge for attempting to obtain 25000 dollars from Theodore Price, president of Diversified Mountaineer Corp, during 1972 to 1973. Moore denied the charges and promised to plead innocent at arraignment.
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted 12 to 4 to approve George Bush's nomination as CIA director after Ford ruled him out as a 1976 running mate. The move, seen as political cost to Ford, advances the nomination to the Senate floor, despite Frank Church's plan to oppose confirmation. Bush said Ford's action may ease doubts about his focus on intelligence work.
Thick fog rolled across the Southland Thursday night closing Orange County Airport and Long Beach Airport runways while delaying landings at Los Angeles International. A Highway Patrol sign reported visibility as low as 25 to 50 feet on the Long Beach Freeway from South Gate to the ocean.
A wreck at Vermont Avenue and 119th Street left Patricia Bacon dead on arrival and eight others injured. Witnesses include Patricia’s daughter Lashonda 9 in critical condition and Marcy 4 in serious condition. Derek 21, driver of the sedan, uninjured. Other victims from Los Angeles include Shirley York and her children.
Obituary notes the death of General Earle Wheeler. The article appears on page A-2 with brief biographical details and career highlights from a long military service.
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