Congress Scandals Erode Public Confidence In Washington
AP report details junketeering bribery expense cheating and a growing sex scandal involving Rep Wayne Hays and Elizabeth Ray. House members confessed travel abroad including London Paris and Rome while some used staff for campaign work at public expense. Many lawmakers plan not to seek reelection amid a post Watergate mood, with Speaker Carl Albert possibly stepping back.
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Paramedics L B fire heroes saved Long Beach women
Two Long Beach women were badly burned Monday when two explosions rocked their home. Paramedics Jeff Jones Gary Robertson and George Baker, passing by, aided in treatment as Marilyn Poppert 36 and Barbara Koenig 38 were hospitalized with extensive burns.
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Carter eyes more delegates in three primaries today
Three Democrats face Jimmy Carter in Rhode Island South Dakota and Montana as Carter seeks to extend his delegate lead. Udall Church and Brown challenge him, while Ford Reagan contest Republican delegates in the same states. Carter holds 83 of 1,605 needed.
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Carter Declines California Debate in Democratic Clash
President hopeful Jimmy Carter refused Governor Brown's June 6 televised debate challenge as inappropriate noting Brown trails in delegates. Carter pledged strong California campaigning to win delegates on June 8 and warned Brown must compete for every delegate in the state often called the Super Bowl of primaries.
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Gun Aims to Buy Ticket Delays Hawaii LA Flight
A Continental flight to Los Angeles was delayed 49 minutes as a man pulled a gun to force purchase after a clerk refused a personal-check payment without ID. Police disarmed him near the ticket counter without injuries. one agent remained at gunpoint before surrender.
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Bellman Shot Dead At Local Jack in the Box
A Bellman, unnamed by age, was shot twice in the chest at 2:50 a.m. during an argument among patrons at the Jack in the Box on E Florence. Paul Candida of 4644 E Florence Ave was identified as the victim. Oscar Torres, 20, and Elizabeth Bias, 18, both of Cudahy, were booked on suspicion of murder.
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Bell and Hayden campaign along Southern California beaches
Republican Senate candidate Alphonzo Bell walked the Alamitos Bay beach in Long Beach for two hours of handshakes and Q A with sunbathers as Tom Hayden and John Tunney also campaigned nearby. Patchy fog gave way to sun with highs near 79. Bell’s family joined the stroll as other GOP hopefuls pressed campaigns in Laguna Beach and Leisure World.
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Holiday traffic jams clog freeways in Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths rose across California as freeways from Las Vegas to Los Angeles endured heavy congestion. Sun Valley saw three women die when a car hit a power pole. other fatalities included teens in Costa Mesa, a Buena Park man, and victims in Montclair, Pomona, and Diamond Bar. Beachegoer rescues and lifeguard calls continued as national toll surpassed 300 with AP listing 340 by Monday night.
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Dramatic rise in elderly share of population noted
A report on page A9 highlights a dramatic increase in the proportion of residents aged 65 and older. Analysts cite shifting birth rates, longevity improvements, and aging cohorts as driving forces behind the changing demographic profile.
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