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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1975

Page

7

Boy 5 Dies Risky Fire Rescue at Allegan Street Home

Five county fire units battled a fast blaze that destroyed a Wil Allegan Street residence. Neighbor Danny Sanchez, 18, pulled five year old Richard Wayne Cocking from the burning house and saved him. The boy remained in critical condition at Orange County Medical Center burn ward. His mother Darlene, grandfather Harold Spicer, and two other children escaped unharmed. Sheriff's investigators turned the preliminary probe over to homicide detectives.

U. S Norwalk Way Richard Wayne Cocking Orange County Medical Center Orange Wil Allegan St Danny Sanchez Darlene Harold Spicer Sanchez Argon

Ford on verge of veiled message amid Florida campaign

Ford remains optimistic about a veiled message timing as he heads to Florida for campaign events. He golfed despite gloomy weather to sharpen his short game before Wednesday's Jackie Gleason Celebrity Golf Tournament and spent time at Burning Tree with Ford Motor Co executive Rod Markley. He and Mrs. Ford visited church members and former neighbors in Alexandria after services. Sen. Strom Thurmond warned against exposing the U S intelligence system while pursuing publicized misdeeds, arguing the nation cannot afford to cripple the CIA.

Ford Florida Jackie Gleason Fords William Sydnor Pennsylvania Avenue Alexandria Seminary Hill

Aid To Cambodia and U.S. Middle East Policy Debate

The article covers Secretary Schlesinger defending a large U.S. arms budget while contrasting Kennedy’s six‑month arms moratorium proposal, noting potential shifts toward Soviet influence if policies falter. It also reports on U.S. airlift aid to Phnom Penh amid Cambodian insurgent advances, with concerns over fuel and ammunition as Mekong supply lines face disruption.

Edward Kennedy Dmass Middle East Iran Kennedy Schlesinger U.S Persian Gulf Congress ABC

Peres sees fading chance of war in Middle East

Israeli Defense Minister Shimon Peres says war odds have dropped since last November as Syria doubts confronting Israel. Time magazine reports Kissinger noted U.S. shift toward compromise and reduced military aid, while Allon signals Sinai talks hinge on Egypt's concessions.

New York UPI Shimon Peres Middle East Time Magazine Time Peres Syria Israel Jerrold L. Schecter Kissinger United States Yitzhak Rabin Washington Rabin Scheeter U.S State Department Yigal Allon Sinai Egypt

Boswell remembered for leadership at Long Beach City College

Dean Boswell, longtime women's adviser at Long Beach City College, was lauded for fostering student leadership and community service. Born in Blairton Ohio, she taught PE at Rogers Junior High and multiple college campuses, held roles in professional groups, and was active in Methodist churches. She is survived by husband Michael and close family. funeral services are pending.

Long Beach City ‘College Beverly O'Neill O'Neill Boswell Blairton Ohio Ohio University Long Beach Rogers Junior High School Long Beach State College Rovers Business and Technology Liberal Arts Gamepus Sue Los Altos Mere Coorytit Howe Centerville

Military alcohol abuse cited by White House physician

United Press International reports White House physician Rear Admiral Lukash says about 15 percent of military personnel may be alcoholics, twice civilian rates. He cites lack of satisfying jobs and military culture as factors, noting alcohol as a test of manliness in some units.

United Press International White House Willaim Fiekash Cdiaitey Lukash California Medical Association Los Angeles Navy Liberty

Arab boycott office says sanctions hurt Israel more than ever

Cairo reports the Arab Boycott Office claims its anti Israeli sanctions are now stronger. Commissioner General Mohamed Mahgoub opens a conference of 27 Arab states urging tighter rules to close loopholes and curb firms blacklisted for doing business with Israel. He notes increased applications from firms seeking to lift blacklists and cites Dayo Rubber Co and First National City Bank as examples.

Cairo UPD Israel Mohamed Mahgoub Mahgoub Boycot Dayo Rubber Co New York First National City Bank of Boston

Swiss aide recalls Vesco call from U S embassy

Swiss former federal attorney Hans Walder said he received a call from the U S Embassy in Bern about financier Robert Vesco the day after Vesco’s Geneva arrest on illegal bank operation charges. A CIA officer later told Walder there was interest among high U S officials in the case. Vesco fled to Costa Rica to avoid charges linked to a $224 million Investors Overseas Service scheme.

Bern Switzerland Hans Walder U.S Robert L. Vesco Vesco Geneva U S Walder T Here Alty Dotin H. Mitchell Associated Press CIA Henema Ageney Costa Rica Sony Fees

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