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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1977
Page
22
Six people were taken into custody after an armed holdup ended in a high speed chase through multiple streets. Police recovered a pistol and the stolen items, and unclear injuries were reported as officers pursued the suspects past Memorial Hospital and through several neighborhoods. Multiple witnesses described a chaotic pursuit with rapid turns and a dramatic capture near Long Beach.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a planned manned space shuttle flight at Edwards Air Force Base with Mission Control active. Names appear garbled but reference a first manned test and coordination between control centers.
Vegas taxi owner wins Yellow Cab franchise with approval from Mayor Bradley Madlay. The plan commits about $3 million next year to replace the aging fleet with new vehicles and natural gas models. The agreement aims to modernize operations and improve city service.
Obituary items for McGRATH Matthew J, REEVES Gertrude H, Merrill E, Lorene Scott, Orville E EELER, and others. Notices list services Friday at Sunnyside Memorial Chapel or Green Hills Mortuary, graveside details, residences, dates, and affiliations including American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and Los Angeles Police Harbor Division. Funeral director credits include Sunnyside Mortuary Directors and Green Hills History.
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