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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
1
Washington reports that despite the new tax cut inflation may be higher in 1977 than in 1976 as government figures show rising consumer prices. Admin forecasts tilt higher with Carter urging restraint on money supply. Bank lending rates rise and the Dow dips below 20000 amid market reaction. Turn to Page A-7 for full details.
The weather page reports partly sunny skies with temperatures reaching the 70s across the area. Expect mild conditions with light winds and no significant precipitation hinted for the day.
Memorial Day crowds sweep from the Colorado River to beaches from Malibu to Laguna. Beachgoers exceed 1.1 million with lifeguards rescuing more than 500 bathers and no drownings reported. CHP notes six county fatalities, nationwide 413. A Mandan, North Dakota driver died near Norwalk after a cross freeway dash. Two men burned in a Malibu crash were taken to Sherman Oaks Burn Center in critical condition. A Los Angeles man died and two others drowned at Legg Lake after getting stuck in mud.
President Carter, speaking at an airport news conference, predicted stronger diplomatic relations with Cuba and hinted at a possible exchange of diplomats. A State Department official, Assistant Secretary of State Terence Todman, suggested the proposal is under negotiation in Washington as Rosalynn Carter tours Latin America.
Rosalynn Carter arrived in Kingston where she was greeted by a cheering crowd of Jamaican schoolchildren and met Prime Minister Michael Manley. She praised Jamaica's democratic progress and urged closer ties while officials noted broader U S policy directions.
Two earthquakes struck a wide area of northern Orange County on Memorial Day. The Caltech seismological laboratory measured the first quake at 9 16 a.m. magnitude 5 0 and the second at 2 56 p.m. magnitude 2 2 centered between Brea and Yorba Linda. Brea police noted a truck like jolt felt by residents and about 130 calls were made seeking confirmation whether explosions occurred. One sleeper woke to the event and dishes reportedly fell.
Asian terrorists holding about 60 hostages in a northeast Netherlands train and shop offer to release captives in exchange for a flight to an undisclosed country. Dutch officials demand weapon turnover and ongoing negotiations while the gunmen demand the release of 21 comrades and a possible exit for Moluccan prisoners.
Fire Chief says no more bodies will be found as searchers finish most rooms of the Beverly Hills Supper Club. About 160 dead, many hospitalized but most released. cause focus remains on basement origin and possible arson not ruled out. The club, on a 17 acre site across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, had recent inspections deemed it in better shape.
Public blasts tax forms on Page A-11 and a legal alien dollar drain discussed on Page A-12. The notes indicate a faltering banking reform and widespread tax form criticism amid ongoing public debate.
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