Traffic Injuries Rise Across Long Beach Holiday Weekend
More than 80 people were injured in Long Beach and surrounding areas during a three day Fourth of July period. A motorcyclist died near Compton on the Long Beach Freeway. In Long Beach city, 29 injuries were logged from 6 pm Thursday to Sunday, from 17 separate accidents. One Sunday crash involved a station wagon overturning after colliding with another car at First and Lindero Avenues. Other incidents included a young girl hit near her Karen Avenue home and several injuries related to crashes on American Avenue, Ocean Boulevard, and Redondo Avenue. Compton reported 19 injuries in 12 accidents, and Harbor Division areas including San Pedro and Wilmington reported nearly a score of injuries with six hurt in Torrance when two cars collided near Normandie and Sepulveda.
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California's 30 traffic deaths lead national toll
The Associated Press reports California’s Fourth of July holiday traffic deaths dominate the national tally. Through Memorial Day to July Fourth, counts rose, with safety officials estimating a toll near 410 nationwide, while California alone reported about 50 fatalities. Predictions noted a steady pre-holiday rise before tapering.
Flames Burn Two Piers in Boston
A Sunday night fire swept two piers in Boston destroying two warehouses six deep sea fishing vessels and ten trucks. No injuries were reported and damage estimates were unavailable. The blaze affected Merchants and Miners docks owned by New Haven Railroad and prompted warning on holiday driving safety from National Safety Council president Ned H Dearborn.
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Tornado Strikes Tyler Texas Amid Severe Weather
A Sunday tornado in Tyler caused a 200 foot wall of a large wholesale store to be ripped out during a windstorm with lightning and rain. The storm damaged a service station canopy, moved a porch, tore shingles, and hurled debris 300 feet. No injuries were reported as six inches of rain drenched the Breckenridge to Mineral Wells area.
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Teenage boys thwart Granada Hills market holdup
Two armed men forced assistant manager Fred W. Keene to open a safe and tied two clerks at a Granada Hills market before officers arrived. Two suspects, Francis Console, 39, and John A. Posatiere, 34, were arrested on suspicion of robbery after the attempted 7000 dollar holdup.
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West Coast employment up 47 000 in May report shows gains
Western regional labor officials report May gains in Pacific states with 60 000 more workers on payroll and West Coast total at 5 602 100. California employment rises 47 000 from April to 4 380 300. Hawaii statehood campaign visit noted in Washington. An Orange County homicide case unfolds as a Port Jervis suspect admits to a child slaying. The Laura Sears Academy theft misses the most valuable painting, George Washington by Gilbert Stuart worth 250 000.
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Five More Civilians Freed By Cuban Rebels At Guantanamo
UPI reports Cuban rebels freed five more civilians at Guantanamo Bay including four Americans and one Canadian. One released U.S. consul Park Wollam negotiated with rebel leader Raul Castro for immediate release of 30 U.S. Navy and Marine personnel. Seven civilians remain captive.
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Mic Row Shows Tape Tap On Goldfine Inquiry Room
Washington UPI report says a microphone was found under a press relations door in a Goldfine affair room. Roger Robb and Jack Lotto led the discovery with private detective help. Baron Shacklette and others identified by reporters as subcommittee investigators described ongoing taps tied to Goldfine Adams and Pearson aides.
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Biggest Longest Widest Fourth of July Block Party
A Long Beach neighborhood held a three day Fourth of July block party for over 30 couples in the 3500 block of Knoxville Avenue. Activities included volleyball swimming barbecues dancing and a Gay Nineties themed dance at the Silver Slipper club hosted by Mr and Mrs James Smith. The Smiths yard featured dancing candlelit tables and 22 1/2 gallons of beer as residents enjoyed a friendly, extended celebration with neighbors from adjoining streets.
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Desert Visitor Dies After Tarantula Bite in Los Angeles
In downtown Los Angeles a 36 year old man Budd Read was found dead in a hotel room at 417 East Fifth Street. The coroner ruled death from tarantula venom after Read reportedly returned from a desert trip on July 2 and did not seek medical aid despite advice. Police said the body appeared to have been dead at least three days and a night clerk discovered it Sunday evening. Read’s friends said he was bitten during his desert trip but offered no further details.
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Nine Airmen Seen Leaving Soviet Armenia Soon
Nine American airmen held in Soviet Armenia since a June 27 forced landing near Erevan are expected to leave the USSR within 24 hours. Informants say they may cross into Turkey rather than exit via Moscow, with the State Department cautiously hopeful but offering no definite word. The incident prompted Soviet protests on June 29 and July 4, alleging premeditated border violations.
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