Editorial: The Bomble on Flight 96 Was a Cargo Door
The LA to New York flight 96 scare started as a bomb report but proved a decompression from an open cargo door. FBI and local officials warned of sensationalism while praising Captain B E McCormick of Palos Verdes Estates for guiding a damaged craft with 67 aboard. The piece cautions against rushing to assume malice and notes the bravery and skill involved in the safe landing.
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American Airlines
Los Angeles
New York
FBI
Wayne County
Ykas
B. E. McCormick
Palos Verdes Estates
McCormick
California Legislature Should Approve General Sale Of Prophylactics
A spokesman for the California Pharmaceutical Association argues that customers gain information and advice with prophylactics in drug stores, but notes not every purchase includes guidance. He supports letting grocery stores, gas stations, colleges, motels and other businesses sell prophylactics with quality checks, dates, packaging, and disease information to curb rising venereal disease rates. The piece emphasizes public health over aesthetics and urges legislative approval.
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The
California Pharmaceutical Association
Informa
California
Long Beach Commencement Disappoints In New University Era
Letters recount the first Long Beach State University commencement, plagued by a failing sun and dead public address system. The writer thanks supporters from the Third District City Council race and urges continued civic involvement to improve Long Beach.
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California State University At
Long Beach
Jacques Cousteau
Lakewood
Stones Tour Sparks Frustration Over Sold Out Long Beach Show
A fan vents at the Long Beach venue about high demand for the Rolling Stones concert. Tickets reportedly range from six to seven dollars, with four hour lines and the show then selling out due to radio stations and unknown buyers reselling for twenty five dollars plus tax, causing frustration at Paramount.
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Rolling Stones
England
Long Beach
Sign removal after election prompts civic appeal
A reader recounts driving down Fourth Street and seeing women removing campaign signs. They were told Wayne Sharp had been elected to City Council and asked them to remove as many of his signs as possible. The letter advocates cleaner city aesthetics and suggests others follow suit.
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Fourth Street
Wayne Sharp
Long Becah
Can we stop the hijackings
A spate of hijackings in the past month prompts calls for tougher action. Critics urge a central anti hijack agency and more funding, while pilots threaten boycotts or a 24 hour shutdown. Government notes slow progress and expands security funding and measures with emphasis on ground security and screening.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Secor D_ Browne
Athan
Davis
FBI
U.S
Tere
Doling
The Monday Off and Foretaste of Retirement
A Torrance writer recounts a birthday Monday off from work. He enjoys shaving avoidance, no watch, no car use, a nap, and a beach bicycle ride from Redondo to Hermosa. He notes youth on the streets, a playful jab from a child calling him grandpa, bridge games, wine, and a solo evening of writing and reading as retirement looms.
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Johannesburg
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