City and private interests clash over Queen Mary fate
Reports by Stanford Research Institute and Wolff-Sesnon compare privatization versus city-led revival of the Queen Mary. Both urge shifts in management to address financial woes, amid long-standing discord among Mary Corp PSA Hotels Hyatt Mary Hotel Queen Mary Museum and the Sea foundation and city departments.
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Food and housing costs rise in Los Angeles area
Combined News Services reports that the Los Angeles Long Beach region saw a price surge in May led by food and housing costs, with the local CPI rising 1.5 points to 166.3, the fastest monthly jump since March 1975. National CPI up 0.6 percent, while regional index shows continued inflation, signaling Southern California closing the gap with national living costs. The May increase puts area living costs at $16.63 for the same 1967 base, and officials warn inflation could persist despite lower year over year local levels.
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Worth
Adinistration
Herman Liebling
House proposes sweeping accounting reforms to avert scandals
Democratic leaders backed a plan for monthly certified pay and duties records for every House employee and to strip the Administration Committee of independent funding powers. The 14 recommendations aim to curb fraud while acknowledging limits, with a caucus vote possible and a full House decision next week.
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GOP nomination hinges on two dozen delegates in play
Washington reports the Republican race narrows to a photo finish with fewer than two dozen delegates likely deciding whether Ford or Reagan secures the nomination. Both campaigns claim different delegate tallies, but neither expects to reach 1,130 before all state conventions conclude, leaving the winner to secure converts among the remaining delegates.
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Reagan
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Mayor appoints 21 member Task Force for New Directions
Mayor Thomas Clark of Long Beach announces a 21 member Task Force for New Directions to propose positive changes and constructive criticism for city government. He aims for a diverse, independent group to identify root causes and spell out solutions, including potential charter revisions or code changes.
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Fighting erupts anew near Beirut in civil war flare
Arab peacekeeping troops replaced Syrian units south of Beirut but heavy fighting erupted elsewhere around the capital. Security officials said over 80 killed since Monday with toll rising as battles continued Tuesday night. Beirut Radio claimed casualties among Christians in the eastern zone during a six hour shelling barrage.
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Brush fires threaten homes near Saugus and Thousand Oaks
An AP report details a wind driven brush fire near Saugus burning 125 acres and threatening 100 homes in Friendly Valley, with one rooftop damaged and a firefighter injured. A second fire south of Thousand Oaks at Newbury Park burned over 300 acres, with evacuation talks underway and preliminary structure damage reported.
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Los Angeles County
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Thousand Oaks
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Audie Calloway
Federal advisers OK adult swine flu immunization plan
Federal advisory committees agreed to proceed with immunizing adults against swine flu while delaying vaccinations for children and young adults. Data show adults in mid 60s and older can be immunized with few side effects, with decisions on child vaccine timing to come after additional research.
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U.S. Public Heart Service
David J. Sencer
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Sencer
Sailor's jail escape sparks furor in Tijuana
A sailor's dramatic escape from a Tijuana jail triggers widespread uproar and diplomatic strain as authorities investigate the breach and seek accountability. Officials vow tighter security and legal action against those responsible.
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