Sinatra Mourns Mercer After Death at 66
Los Angeles Frank Sinatra recalled Johnny Mercer as a guiding lyricist and friend after Mercer died at his Bel Air home at 66 following brain surgery. Mercer helped found Capitol Records and wrote about 1500 songs with four Academy Awards. he is survived by Elizabeth, Amanda, Jeff, and three grandchildren. A separate fire incident reported shows Los Angeles fire crews handling a gasoline leak at a pumping station after a ruptured transmission line.
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Presser Defends Pension Fund Amid Missing Funds Claims
Cleveland based Teamsters leader William E. Presser rejects a report of about 700 million missing from the Central States Pension Fund. He says the fund is sound with assets around 2 billion and 65,246 beneficiaries, and notes loans to Las Vegas clubs were productive.
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California Fires Char 30,000 Acres In Weeklong Blaze Spree
Firefighters battled a heat wave and winds as fires scorched over 30,000 acres across California. A Marin County brush fire destroyed homes in Novato while another near Ojai threatened a hillside area. The largest blaze, near Plymouth in the Sierra foothills, burned 20,000 acres and 14 buildings.
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Italian Socialists Reject Christian Democrats Bid
In Rome Premier Aldo Moro urged loosening ties with the Communists for a coalition. Socialist ex secretary Giacomo Mancini dismissed the bid saying the Christian Democrats cannot be trusted to abandon old formulas and the Communists may join any serious majority. With Moro abroad and Berlin set for East Berlin, no immediate decision was expected.
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Foster's Shoes Heads North Third for Footwear
Local retailer Foster's Shoes at 119 North 3rd showcases style and comfort across men women and children sizes. Footwear selection emphasizes fit with popular brands and seasonal arrivals.
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Forecast says sunny and hot with brisk winds at 110
The report notes a 110 degree high and 75 degree low for today with 10 to 20 mph winds. Humidity is high and conditions are compared to last year’s 101 by 74 reading. Sunrise is at 25 minutes past the hour with sunset at 8 02.
Weather Outlook for Sunday Showers in Plains and Great Lakes
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for portions of the Northern and Central Plains, the Upper and Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Great Lakes region on Sunday. Elsewhere, fair weather is expected to prevail.
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