Long Beach killer told life term too light for violent crime
Joseph Gesualdo, described as the most violent man seen by prosecutors, was sentenced to life in prison for the first degree murder of Helen Shaulis during a robbery at Shaulis Jewelers in Long Beach. He can seek parole in seven years, with a consecutive seven to ten year sentence added from an earlier Los Angeles conviction. A second suspect remains at large.
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L.B. Killer
Joseph Gesualdo
Long Beach
Long Beach Superior Court
Max Wisat
Wisat
Gesualdo
Sozanich
Los Angeles
Compton
Helen Shanks
William Shaulis
Roberto Palma
Mexico
Las Vegas
Independent, Press- Telegram
Carter Faces Housing Graffiti and Auto Costs Ask voters
President Carter answered questions in Los Angeles about housing prices above 100000, rising car costs from a gasoline tax plan, and graffiti control. A Sherman Oaks auto leasing executive and an Orange County mother pressed concerns as TV cameras broadcast the session. Carter said housing revitalization and efforts to hold down interest rates aim to help families.
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Associated Press
Middle East
Carter
Gary Sarnelli
Ls Angeles
Sarnelli
Sherman Oaks
Gassler
Carter renews energy plea during California trip
President Carter toured California urging energy policy, backing a gas guzzler tax and health insurance plan amid drought in the Central Valley. He warned auto workers that failure to save energy could bring mass unemployment while praising economic progress and answering questions on TV.
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Carter
California
Detroit
Inmate Strike Ends at Terminal Island Prison
More than 800 inmates at Terminal Island Federal Prison returned to work on Tuesday after a work stoppage over 35 grievances. A fire in the women’s dormitory caused $125,000 damage and one guard, Carl Snyder, was treated for smoke inhalation. FBI arson probe underway. warden cites likely inmate starting point.
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Terminal Island Federal Prison
San Pedro
San Pedro Peninsula
FBI
Lee B.rett
Ed Castorena
Israel voters end 29 year Labor rule
Israel voters ended 29 year Labor rule as Likud rose to prominence in national elections. With incomplete returns, Likud appeared unable to secure a parliamentary majority in the 120 seat Knesset. Projections by Israeli television suggested a shift in power though final margins remained unsettled.
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Israel
Tel Aviv
Labor
Likud
Long Labor
Porpoise kill cost debated in tuna fishing bill
A House committee voted to raise porpoise bycatch limits for tuna boats while imposing a $32 per dead porpoise fee to fund observers and a research vessel. The bill, approved by voice vote, faces Senate action as competing Carter administration measures differ on yearly kill limits and future years.
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Washington
House
Glenn Anderson
D-Calif
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Noor
Carter
Senate
Long Beach Police Officers sue to halt city budget
The Long Beach Police Officers Association unanimously approves a lawsuit to block next year’s city budget and votes to work without a contract. President Michael Tracy says officers seek a 9 percent pay rise while the city offers 5 percent. The union warns against slowdowns and blue flu while a temporary restraining order is sought in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Long Beach Police Officers Association
PQA
Stephen Solomon
Notay
Los Angeles Superior Court
POA
Set
Michael Tracy
Tracy
Barney Walczak
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Terminal Island
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