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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

Page

3

Typhoid Claimed Crew aboard Oronsay and Passengers Quarantined

Contaminated drinking water on the Oronsay sickened crew with typhoid and prompted quarantine. Dr. I D Litwack and Canadian health officials report 37 crew members hospitalized or observed and 184 passengers in quarantine aboard the ship. Water sanitation measures have been implemented, while authorities assess carriage risk and potential exposure for travelers during the 10 hour stop in Los Angeles. The next port is Honolulu with possible five day delay.

I. D. Litwack Long Beach Los Angeles Mary Mallon U. S California Harrison Vancouver Honolulu Thompson

Reagan proposes tuition plan to UC Regents

Reagan offers a tuition scheme calling for 480 dollars for undergraduates and 660 dollars for graduates next year, with higher charges for graduates. He urges all student funds go to direct aid programs while revenue funds help campus construction and aid, prompting mixed reaction from University President Hitch.

Reagan U.C. Regents Ieee Charles J. Hitch Hitch Rea

Fristoe Parole Plea Sparks Nevada Prison Debate

Alfred Fristoe, confined at Carson City prison, stirs controversy over his 1966 escape and more than four years of freedom after serving two years, with public opinions split between compassion and caution. A letter from a hometown woman and remarks from local residents fuel the discussion. He declined interview requests.

Crippled Tanker Investigation Ends

An investigation into a crippled tanker concluded after probes into the propeller, described by officials as acting “like it was coming out of a fire hose,” with findings announced by maritime authorities.

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