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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1977
Page
1
Sen. Abraham Ribicoff urged Bert Lance to quit after a tense Senate hearing, saying Lance’s performance worsened his case. A Perey spokesman echoed the call for resignation, though Perey had not commented since Labor Day.
Ribitol, chair, and Percy, ranking Republican on the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, say Lance’s banking disclosures look worse after three days of testimony. Percy calls for Lance to step aside as federal probes continue, and staff prepared to counter his testimony on gaps about an OCC agreement at First National Bank of Calhoun.
Former CIA chief William Colby said he was unaware of electronic surveillance by agents during Panama Canal negotiations yet acknowledged involvement in bugging a separate negotiating team. He spoke at a USC conference, noting presidential approval may not have been required for past spying.
A Kentucky state report finds fire code violations and crowding at the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, where 164 people died in a May fire. Officials including the fire marshal and two aides were suspended for ineffective enforcement, while Gov. Carroll condemned owners for disregarding public safety.
A Terminal Island inmate, Richard Dominguez aged 30, was stabbed to death in the federal facility Sunday morning. The prison locked down for about six hours as staff and FBI investigated the incident, which followed an argument in the main yard. Dominguez had prior drug charges and a parole violation. A staff member was lightly injured breaking up the fight. Visitors returned by afternoon as restrictions eased.
Three CIA documents released by Palestinian sympathizers claim Moshe Dayan ordered the 1967 attack on the U S Navy research vessel Liberty, which killed 34 Americans. The CIA notes suggest Israel may have learned the ship’s identity earlier, while other summaries argue the strike may have been incidental amid combat.
The Long Beach City Council voted August 16 to raise boat slip rentals by 25 cents per foot per month starting October 1, with a second 25 cent per foot per month increase planned for next March. Eric Lucas said the hikes would boost marina revenue by about 145000 dollars yearly, funding the tideland trust fund. Marina critic Tom Frandsen supports the downtown marina, citing downtown revival but acknowledges objections. He lists his credentials with KHJ TV and hosts government programs, and argues boat owners would bear the cost. He also notes the Long Beach Marina has a 9000-strong wait list.
Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan flies to New York from Tel Aviv via Zurich after secretive European travel and a surprise Israel return. He is to meet President Carter and Secretary of State Vance in Washington as Egyptian counterpart Fahmy travels to Paris and Washington amid stalled peace hopes without PLO participation.
A brief note on a Page A-6 item reports Moonies holding that Richard Nixon was chosen by God. The snippet hints at a religious or cult angle surrounding the former president and public discourse.
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