Gasoline Crunch Strands Motoring Public Across Southland
End of month fuel shortage tightens in Southern California with only 17 stations open from San Fernando to Pomona and many closed by midday. Auto Club warns supply will worsen as February allotments run dry, while county officials weigh a countywide distribution plan. Gas lines flare in Northern California and border crossing to Tijuana surges for fuel.
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Spectacular Long Beach Cafeteria Fire Strikes Jones Eatery
A two alarm blaze gutted Jones Cafeteria at 126 B Fifth St in Long Beach on Sunday opening lunch hour. The fire caused about 200000 dollars in damage, with 16 units and four Search and Rescue squads battling for 90 minutes. Five firefighters were injured, including a broken arm and ankle, as crews used ground hoses and aerial snorkel units while police rerouted traffic. No civilian injuries reported.
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Gang Beats and Shoots Man at Old Pike Park
A 20 year old Los Angeles man was shot in the back at Long Beach Queen's Park after being beaten by 15 to 20 youths who claimed Crips gang membership. He was taken to Harbor General Hospital in Torrance in serious condition after surgery. An 11 year old Compton boy was arrested on concealed pistol charges and held for questioning.
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Mud blocks road at Figueroa and Sepulveda junction
About 200 gallons of thick special purpose mud leaked from two storage tanks near Figueroa Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, blocking the intersection around 8 p.m. Sunday. Firestone sheriff's deputies speculated pranksters opened the tanks. Traffic is not expected to reopen until noon today.
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Nixon to hold televised news conference in East Room
President Nixon is expected to hold a televised news conference tonight his first since Oct. 26. White House officials say he has spent the weekend preparing for the appearance and will be questioned on Watergate tape gaps the House impeachment inquiry and broader issues like the Middle East energy crisis and inflation.
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Hearst Kidnapping Drag Keeps Family on Edge
Tension rose as the Hearst family awaited word from Patty Hearst’s abductors amid a $6 million food program demand by the SLA. The SLA warned of perpetual captivity if demands were unmet, while the Hearst counteroffer tied funds to Patty’s release, and the FBI reported no new leads as the nation watched the unfolding political kidnapping saga.
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Simon promises gasoline rationing avoided by allocation plan
Washington fuel chief William E Simon argued the government allocation of 240 million extra gallons to 10 states and a 2 cent per gallon price rise would ease demand, shorten lines at stations, and prevent rationing even as families vacation. Independent dealers in several states supported the move and halted pumpout plans.
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Jackson challenges Simon on gasoline allocation data
Senator Henry M. Jackson said energy chief William K. Simon lacks cost data and a government audit to justify a 2-cent a gallon increase and the FEC 240 million gallon allocation. He argued the government has no authority to monitor oil stocks or override contracts between companies and dealers.
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Ex Nixon speechwriter urges impeachment of president
A former Nixon speechwriter argues that the current president should be impeached. The column outlines alleged abuses of power and constitutional violations, urging Congress to act and calling for accountability at the highest level of government.
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