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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1976

Page

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Tanaka Arrested in Tokyo Lockheed Scandal

Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka was arrested in Tokyo on charges tied to the Lockheed bribery affair. Officials say payments totaling 600 million yen were made while he led the government, with his former secretary Enomoto Toshio also named. The case links Tanaka to Marubeni Corp as Japan's Lockheed sales agent.

Tokyo Japan Kakuei Tanaka Takeo Miki Liberal Democratic Party Tanaka Ffce Marabeni Corp Marabeni Lockheed Aircraft Corp Enomoto Toshio Lockheed Marubeni Hiro Hiyama Diet

Reagan names Schweiker as running mate in split-ticket gambit

President Reagan shocks party by selecting Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania as his vice presidential candidate. The conservative liberal ticket aims to broaden GOP appeal and shake up the delegate fight with Ford. Schweiker signals a coalition across party wings, while reaction ranges from surprise to anger among conservatives.

James McCartaney Knight News Wee Washington Ronald Reagan Pennslvania Republiq Maverick Richard S. Schwei Ford Reagan Schweiker Stromp Thurmond Oth GOP Selweiker Northeast Ile Pennsylvania Reagan Schweiker Pres

State Adopts Guides to Prevent Killer Smog

The State Air Resources Board approved an emergency plan to curb sulfur fuel use to avert a killer smog. The three member ARB will set cut targets by pollution stage, and the public asked to reduce fuel consumption. ARB chairman Tom Quinn warned of potential illness and deaths if action was delayed amid rising fuel oil use.

State Air Resources Board Los Angeles Tom Quinn ARB ANB Bo Quinn

Bus suspect tried to enter Canada

SAN LEANDRO AP One of the men tied to the kidnapping of 26 souls and their bus driver tried to cross into Canada from Washington state four days after the abduction but was denied entry at Cascade, B C due to three handguns and a rifle found in his 1990s Chrysler. The auto held IDs of Ralph Lester Snyder and Newhall Woods IV. Schoenfeld and Woods, both 24, are targets in a nationwide case.

SAN Leandio Ken Yaeger Grand Forks B.C James Schoenfeld Washington State Cascade Yaeger Red Newhall Woods IV Ralph Lester Snyder Schoeweld California Montana Canaria Alameda County Tom Houchins

Ford pressed to settle Cal cannery strike

President Ford faced mounting pressure to end the California cannery strike as mediators reported progress. Labor Secretary Usery Jr. awaited a progress report while growers warned that peak losses could reach 32.5 billion amid the week-long dispute.

Washington

Five Long Beach Officers Cleared in Probe Regarding Outsider as Chief

A Long Beach department probe into plans to block an outsider from becoming assistant chief ended with five officers cleared. Former deputy chief Willis Platt, who disclosed the alleged plan, had retired, while deputy chief Robert V. Hill captains Willian Stovall Lt. Douglas Bastard Sgt. Bill Barfield and patrolman Arnold Summers were named as participants. Assistant Chief Carl Calking announced the results and issued a statement.

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U S warships to carry 200 out of Lebanon

U S warships prepare to evacuate about 200 Americans and other foreigners from Beirut by sea, with 6th Fleet ships lined up to take evacuees to Greece. PLO security to guard dockside as overland Syria convoy plan is dropped amid mounting casualties across fronts.

U.S Lebanon BEMUT United States Tal Zaatar 6Th Fleet Beirut Greece Palestine Liberation Organization Syria PLO

Two Boys Slain in Bell Gardens Park Night Fishing

Ralph Chavez Jr. 10 and Scott Fowler 12 were found with slashed throats beside a pond in John Anson Ford Regional County Park Bell Gardens police say no motive or suspects yet. Two men seen in the park Sunday night are being questioned though no weapon has been located.

T No Sudahy Bell Gardens Bill Curd Ralph Junior Chavez Scott Allen Fowler John Anson Ford Curd Toultinle

Stampede injures dozens as bandit drops loot at Hollywood Park

At Hollywood Park a crowd surge after a bandit dropped about 1700 of cash sparked a grandstand stampede injuring 62 people before the seventh race. Police later arrested Anthony Herd on grand theft. officials recovered 3008 of the 4770 stolen.

Hollywood Park Neo John Carson Anthony Herd Pickford St Los Angeles Nerd Inglewood Benoit Centinela Valley Daniel Freeman Bandit Benoit Acne

Carter weighs option to use nuclear weapons

Jimmy Carter would consider the use of nuclear weapons as a possible response in a crisis. The discussion appears amid Page A-4 coverage and related commentary on defense policy and geopolitical risk.

Jimmy Carter

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