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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1976
Page
6
Brown explains he entered the race to force discussion of key issues not being addressed. He notes high voter support in past primaries and says he aims to act as a watchdog over Carter if he wins. He rejects comparisons to Reagan after Ford's 1974 ascent.
Reagan says he will await Ford's reply to concerns from American voters before deciding his course. Brown echoes Carter critique, stressing recognition of limits and need for attitude changes. He would act now only if the convention and November events justify it, planning to focus on core issues.
The opening Democratic session lasted over three hours as Barbara Jordan received a long ovation and Rob ert Strauss adjourned the meeting. Carter weighs six Senate nominees for vice president and praises renewed citizen government partnership as Glenn urges unity and a future of justice and equality.
A gunman began on the library ground floor then moved to the basement, killing seven and wounding two before fleeing to a nearby Hilton Inn. Police traced a suspect identified as Allaway, who later surrendered after a chaotic pursuit. Witnesses recounted frantic scenes as victims sought cover and responders arrived.
Dr Seth A Fessenden emeritus professor of public speaking at Fullerton State was killed in a library shooting by a custodian reportedly distraught over his failing marriage. He was 72 and had a 40 year career with honors and 12 books. The campus mourns as officials order half mast, and prayers are offered for victims and families.
Monday saw two armed robberies in Los Angeles. At a Wilshire Bank of America branch one hostage died from a gunshot wound. A second robbery at a South Pasadena Safeway ended with a suspect's suicide. A separate home invasion in South Pasadena left an elderly woman dead. Police pursued suspects across streets, with multiple injuries and one suspect killed. Dead: Osee Newfield, 75. Sarah Gardiner, 80. Chuck Fairbanks, 26. William Wolf, 26, jailed for robbery homicide. another suspect at large.
Assessments offices reported widespread protests as the 1976 77 budget set a preliminary tax rate of 4.81 per 100 with a 29 percent increase. Officials doubted the higher roll would lower the rate. City by city figures show varied gains across Artesia Avalon Bellflower Carson Cerritos Compton Downey Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Lomita Long Beach Norwalk Palos Verdes Estates Paramount Rancho Palos Verdes Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Estates Signal Hill Torrance and more, with many suburbs posting double digit increases and some declines.
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