War hero Hackworth says Vietnamization a flop
Col David Hackworth a highly decorated Army officer who resigned over the Vietnam war calls Vietnamization a public relations gimmick. He argues Vietnamese forces lack ability to use and maintain modern equipment and warns of a renewed U.S. entanglement if American troops withdraw. He criticizes Army planning and the emphasis on body counts, citing friendly fire and bureaucratic inertia as key failures.
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Oil spills from two ships in Los Angeles harbor
Cleanup crews fought two oil spills in Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. The larger spill came from the tug Pacific Towboat and Salvage Co. vessel Pacific Tucket which sank near Berth 35 in Long Beach, leaking about 30 gallons of oil and spreading to a half mile by a quarter mile area. Booms and suction trucks limited the slick by nightfall. A second spill of about 1000 gallons of bunker fuel occurred in the Turning Basin near the Vincent Thomas Bridge, with investigators still determining the source.
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High court ruling today on Ellsberg case
The Supreme Court faces a decision on restricting publication of the Pentagon history. Ellsberg remains sought by the FBI despite lawyers stating he will surrender. Ellsberg, MIT researcher linked to the Pentagon study, is described by his lawyer as likely to evade capture as authorities press a Boston manhunt.
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Golden Eagle Passport details and Queen Mary wheelchair access
Action Line explains Golden Eagle Passport benefits including park entry and $1 daily credit, valid one year through December 31, cost $10 via money order or personal check to Los Angeles Field Office, with license number. Also notes Queen Mary elevators out of service for a month, wheelchair users to be carried to deck and limited access otherwise.
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Fire at Amoco Chemical plant in Carson area
A fire caused by a malfunctioning cooling pump erupted in a heater room at Amoco Chemical Corp on West 196th Street in Carson. The blaze, which threatened the $3 million facility, was contained in 45 minutes by eight county fire units. Damages estimated at $50,000 with three employees present but no injuries reported.
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Amoco Chemical Corp
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Seven abducted in three city spree terrorizes LA area
A gunman abducted seven people in a three city predawn spree stretching from Inglewood to Lawndale and the Venice area. Sheriff Joseph Pitchess said John N. Torres, 28, was sought and described the suspect as armed and dangerous. Victims included two women and a five member family with a 2 month old baby held at gunpoint but none injured. The abductions began at the Century Drive In Theater in Inglewood then moved to Lawndale and Venice.
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Peter J. Pitchess
John N. Torres
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Inglewood
Reputics Sait
Inglewood Drive-In
Body Found in Long Beach Marina Police Identify Victim
A man's body was found floating in the Long Beach Marina. The coroner identified Edward Francis Gordon as the deceased. Investigators described a violent rampage with kidnapping and gunpoint threats, ending when the suspect released the woman and fled toward the airport. Deputies noted the gunman's appearance and urged public reports to authorities.
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Plane crash near Shelter Cove leaves 8 dead and 7 survivors
A chartered DC-3 carrying 23 people crashed after takeoff from a private airstrip near Shelter Cove. Coast Guard reports 8 bodies recovered, 7 survivors, and 8 missing as rescue work faced high winds and rough seas. Three crew members were aboard. witnesses said the twin engine plane clipped a sewage plant before plunging into the Pacific off the coast. Survivors were airlifted to a hospital in Areata, and officials noted the flight was en route to San Jose and then Los Angeles. Shelter Cove, opened in 1963, was under development for thousands of homes with a private landing strip to serve real estate activity.
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Marriages Mended on a Ulamoun Taintop
A brief survey reports economic ills mounting costs in California as the nation faces civil strain. The piece notes political tensions and shifting public sentiment across the state, with emphasis on economic impacts and government response.
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