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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1977

Page

3

Five Die In Air and Highway Crashes As Holiday Ends

A Beechcraft Bonanza crash near Big Bear and a chain of traffic deaths near Yorba Linda and Imperial Highway left multiple dead and several injured. Jeffrey S. Lawton died at the scene on Imperial Highway south of Yorba Linda Boulevard, with his brother Timothy of Anaheim listed seriously hurt. A four car collision near Harbor Freeway injured CHP officers and others, while the Beechcraft crash prompted emergency responses and hospitalizations for several people.

Camp Marine Pendleton Yorba Linda Big Bear Headon Jeffrey S. Lawton Imrial Highway Orba Linda Timothy Boisserance ‘Drive Anaheim Init Woth Imperial Highway Henry Meyer CHP Harbor Fan

California senators still ask for large cars

California lawmakers continue to request large cars despite higher gasoline prices and energy concerns. Twenty-seven senators have ordered new vehicles, with several favoring large models and six opting to keep their 1975 full-size cars. Some plan for compact models, while others seek better gas mileage. Senator Arien Gregorio notes his Colt Dodge may be swapped for a more efficient option if a new car is issued.

Sacramento California Vehilar-By la Bers John Williamson Senate Rules Committee Jerry Smith D-Saratoga John Dunlap D-Napa Arien Gregorio D-San. Mateo Colt

Official to get on air apology for Phyllis show

A San Francisco official, Robert Mendelsohn, will receive an on air apology for a derogatory remark about a fictional San Francisco supervisor on the Phyllis show. Attorney Mel Jumenthal said the apology will air during next Sunday's episode introduction in Los Angeles.

Ge Super San Francisco Robert Mendelsohn Phyllis Mendelsohn CBS Mel Jumenthal Los Angeles

Bicentennial walker completes cross state trek at park finish

Johnson, 347 pounds, ends a long Bicentennial walk at El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park amid mixed feelings. He enjoyed the daily human connections and the 40 mile final day, while hoping for a mayoral welcome. The stop at the historic site symbolized the nation’s growth from 13 colonies to 50 states.

el Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park Johnson Canoga Park Ingain Sa Johnson

Narcotics gang blamed in kidnap in California and Mexico

AP reports a prison spawned gang tied to narcotics battles in Central California abducted Roy Ferguson, a man recovering from heart surgery, from Porterville. He was held over 48 hours and freed during a raid in Tijuana, with sheriff statements tying the case to Mexican narco gangs and insisting Ferguson had no gang links. Five men were later arrested in the raid.

Visalia California Roy Perguyon Tijuana Mexico Tulare County Robert Wiley Perguson Porterville Wiley Buiday Mirerguseh Thiuana

Bible Found After 32 Years Holds WWII Bible Return

LA CANADA AP The tale centers on a WWII bomber mission over Hungary. George Miller, a Toledo crewman, jettisoned a Bible during antiaircraft fire. decades later a Hungarian woman recovered it. After wandering through Poland and Canada, the Bible reunites with Miller through aid from the Times and the Enyingis, ending with the Bible on display at Miller’s home.

LA Canada Hungary George Miller Wa Toledo

Sciatica A Painful Experience For Anyone

An article by W P Helzer DC explains sciatica as a nerve pressure symptom often misnamed a disease. It cites the sciatic nerve as large and prone to injury, notes higher incidence in men, and describes nerve interference in the low back as the root cause treated by chiropractors to restore natural function.

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