Action Line answers reader questions on weather devices and taxes
A Long Beach column answering reader questions covers anemometers for wind, Olympic history notes on 1932 Los Angeles events, fezzes order refunds, property tax redemption rules in Los Angeles County, and white-bottom socks with black tops sold by Lewis Police Equipment Co. in Los Angeles.
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Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co
Richmond
B. B
Long Beach
Action Line
Lewis Police Equipment Co
Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles
Magazine and donation solicitors crowd Pine Avenue
A Long Beach resident reports being stopped on Pine Avenue from First to Fifth Street by groups of young people selling magazines or soliciting donations. The letters page asks if the activity is fair and intrusive in public space.
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Long Beach
Pine Avenue
First
Fifth Street
Mideast Deadlock on Peace Divides Arab World
The United States plan for Middle East peace faced a split among Arab states as Syria and Iraq rejected the proposal, Jordan tentatively accepted with reservations, and Egypt supported it with conditions for strengthening forces if the plan fails. Egypt’s ruling party endorsed the move, signaling a major internal crisis for Gamal Abdel Nasser. Arab guerrillas said they would not respect the cease-fire.
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U.S
Syria
Iraq
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Arab Socialist Union
Cairo
The
Palestine Resistance Movement
Four Die in Southland Traffic Crashes
Four persons including two infants died in separate Southland traffic accidents on Sunday. Carolyn Ward 21 Torrance Roy Cole 74 Long Beach Paul Davis Jr 11 days Norwalk Erwin Toplikar 2 Stanton. Ward died after a motorcycle crash near Cricklewood Street Torrance. Cole was struck while crossing Long Beach Boulevard and died at Pacific Hospital.
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Carolyn Ward
Primm Way
Torrance
Roy Cole
Lemon Ave
Long Beach
Paul Davis Jr
Alondra Blvd
Norwalk
Erwin Toplikar
Cody Drive
Stanton
Cricklewood St
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Cole
Long Beach Pacific Hospital
Long Beach Boulevard
Willow Street
Castro takes blame for sugar harvest shortfalls in Cuba
Cuban Premier Fidel Castro admitted the regime failed to meet the 10 million ton sugar goal and offered to resign, saying leaders must accept responsibility for economic troubles. He warned five hard years ahead though noted the harvest remained Cuba’s largest ever despite falling short.
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UPI
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Castro
Cuba
Nixon Declares Neutrality At Angels Senators Game
President Nixon announced he would not take sides in the American League contest between the Washington Senators and the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. He flew from San Clemente by helicopter and attended the three hour 56 minute game, which California won 11 to 10 in 11 innings. He then returned to San Clemente after tossing balls to Angel catcher Joe Azcue and Senator catcher Jim French.
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Anaheim Stadium
Gene Autry
California Angels
Tom Shaw
Washington Senators
Senators
Angels
White House
San Clemente
Stadium
California
Angel
Joe Azcue
Jim French
Washington
$10,000 Worth of Guns Stolen Near Eureka
Sheriff’s deputies report a burglary at the McKinley Sport Center about 15 miles north of Eureka. Owner Tom Boring said 43 high powered rifles 12 handguns and 14 high power scopes were taken, an estimated total value of about $10,000.
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Eureka
McKinley Sport Center
Here
Tom Boring
Police Wound Two in Ghetto Flareup
In southeast Houston after a black militants rally, two Black men were wounded by police gunfire. Police arrested 12 others outside the People's Party II headquarters as officers patrol with helicopters and armored gear while blustering snipers are sought.
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Houston
The
People’s Party II
Black Panther Party
Trio adrift seven days in raft saved near Septiles Quebec
Three New Jersey fishermen from Atlantic City spent a week in a six by eight foot life raft after Sea Star leaked off the New Jersey coast. They survived on waterless days while 14 ships passed. They were rescued by the Swedish freighter Sonelte. injuries include sunburn and possible lasting leg effects.
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New Jersey
Quebec City
Joe Pettie
Joe Davidoff
Atlantic City
South Vietnamese troops enter Cambodia in border operation
A column of 2,500 South Vietnamese troops crossed into Cambodia south of Highway 1 near Phnom Penh in a move to counter Communist strength. Cambodian sources said seven government battalions moved into the area around Kep, while Highway 4 to Kompong Som was closed after an attack on a garrison. The U.S. said no advisers or logistical support were involved and that no American forces remain in Cambodia.
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UPI
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Kirlom
Deep Sea
Kompong Som
Sre Khlong
U.S
South Vietnam
Cruise Ship Hits Thames Oil Jetty at Southend
A Spanish cruise ship with 159 passengers struck an oil jetty on the Thames near Southend early today, setting the jetty ablaze and spilling burning oil into the water. The vessel then ran aground but no injuries were reported.
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Southend
England
Thames
Soviets Boast of Nuclear Power Might
Soviet officials claim vast nuclear capability and advanced weapons progress in a statement reviewed on page A-8, highlighting strategic strength and technological strides amid global tensions.
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Tom Illis
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