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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1977

Page

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Long Beach pushes Washington blitz for Alaska oil terminal

In a bid to host a major Alaska oil terminal, Long Beach officials lobby in Washington despite spill fears. Port members estimate travel and hospitality costs at about 4,000 to 5,000 dollars for a three day trip, aiming to secure billions in oil revenue and a seven million dollar annual port inflow.

D.C Conares State Long Beach Port Commission Josson Hotel Washington Ridings Standard Oil of Ohio Sohio

Fish and Game backs Long Beach tanker terminal

California officials from the Department of Fish and Game urged choosing Long Beach as the Sohio tanker terminal site if California is selected. They argued an enclosed harbor would lessen impacts on fish and wildlife versus open coast sites, while a panel heard testimony on the environmental impact statement for the Long Beach terminal and a Long Beach to Midland pipeline.

California Department of Fish and Game Long Beach Standard Oil Co. of Ohio Sohio Larry Rapinoza Department Espinoza U.S. Department of the Interior Talang Los Angeles Bureau of Land Management Midland Tex

Soaring Coffee Prices Hit Long Beach Consumers

Coffee per pound in Long Beach supermarkets averages 2.34 dollars, with prices rising from 1.05 to 2.34 since 1974. Vending machines will raise cup prices to 20 cents as costs soar amid frost in Brazil, Angola conflict, and poor crops.

Beach Walt Downing Long Beach Servomation Corp Downing Brazil

Wendy Yoshimura Cited Five Times For Contempt

In Oakland AP report, Wendy Yoshimura was cited five times for contempt of court during a weapons possession trial as she refused to answer questions about her 34 years as a fugitive with Patricia Hearst. She read a statement citing moral principles for remaining silent and invoked no Fifth Amendment protection.

Oakland Wendy Yoshimura Patricia Hearst Yoshimura Horner Miss Yoshimura James Larson Larson

Carter mulls ideas to reach the people after taking office

President elect Jimmy Carter weighs plans to end presidential isolation by letting citizens call a toll free line for direct government help and considers televised fireside chats and calls from the public. A Georgia program as governor informs this transition effort and aides prepare to answer inquiries.

Carter Roosevelt White House Washington Georgia

Wet Southland faces more rain after hail and spouts

Thunderstorms soaked Long Beach with steady showers while coast waters spawned tornado-like spouts off Huntington Beach. Hail hit the San Fernando Valley, and Log Beach Airport logged 18 inches of rain in 30 hours, boosting the season total to 3.65 inches. Forecasters warn of continued rain with snow possible in mountain valleys and ski resorts ready for improving conditions.

Long Beach Huntington Beach San Fernando Valley Weather Service Log Beach National Weather Service Bill Sullivan Highway 14 Palmdale Desert Santa Barbara Chino

Goat hunter falls 300 feet to death on San Clemente Island

A Naval Undersea Center worker, 28 year old Thomas J. Burns of San Diego, slipped from a 30 foot cliff while aiding a federal goat control program. He left the center at 8 am Tuesday and did not return. A search found his body at 6 pm Tuesday. investigators delayed due to rugged terrain.

Naval Undersea Center San Clemente Island Thomas J. Burns San Diego Naval Center Burns San Diego State University

Jet Struck by Lightning Returns Safely to L A Airport

An Air New Zealand DC10 en route to Tahiti with 228 aboard was struck by lightning about nine p m seven miles west of Los Angeles International Airport. The plane dumped fuel to reduce weight before returning safely. no visible damage was reported.

Los Angeles Los Angeles International Airport California Air New Zealand Tahiti National Transportation and Safety Board

State top court denies death-penalty review

California Supreme Court refused to reconsider its decision on the states death penalty law as unconstitutional. The brief order denied the attorney generals petition for rehearing and noted the language in the opinion was broadened to avoid excluding all mandatory penalties.

San Francisco California Supreme Court Evelle J. Younger Howard Schwab Los Angeles Schwab US Supreme Court

Ford seeks GOP chairman as campaign chief

President Ford favors naming the party chairman as his campaign chief. The article notes political moves on page A-9. A separate report on page A-11 highlights higher cancer mortality among nonwhite populations.

Ford GOP

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