Second arson guts Tiffany's Club on L B Avenue
A fire at Tiffany's Club on 3400 Pacific Coast Highway caused about 15010 in damage, with three separate ignition points and forced entry signs. Police label the act arson, marking the second such blaze in 20 months after prior incidents tied to the club's owner Ronald Scoville.
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L.B. Artery
Tiffany's Club
Pacific Coast Highway
Douglas McClure
McClure
Odyssey Club
Ronald Scoville
Long Beach
Deparment
Scoville
Las Vegas Corporation
Tiffany's
Ban on all burning spans Northern California counties
Sacramento AP reports amid critical fire danger that state forestry director Moran briefly lifted a five county open fire ban at midnight but quickly reimposed it north of Ventura and Los Angeles. Exterior areas of Los Padres forest excluded. incinerator burning and fires needing permits prohibited indefinitely as fires spread and crews are stretched.
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Lewis Moran
California
Art Johnson
Moran
Ventura
Los Angeles
Los Padres National Forest
Sage
Mono
Johnson
Carter backs decriminalizing possession of marijuana
President Carter urged Congress to remove federal penalties for possessing up to one ounce of marijuana while keeping marijuana trafficking a federal crime. He called for stricter enforcement of narcotics laws, intensified investigations into drug trafficking, and asset freezing against major dealers.
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Carter
Congress
Curtin Bell
National Commission On
Marian and Drug Abuse
Garter
Justice Department
State
Treasury Departments
Weather Tonight and Wednesday inLB area and deserts
Tonight and Wednesday forecast shows high clouds across regions. LB area highs near 94 with low around 70. Mountains and deserts expect high clouds and a chance of thundershowers. Some areas may reach 115 in deserts with a few thundershowers possible.
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Wiednwsuay LB
Gas price curb victory eyed as Carter energy plan wins
House leaders predicted success for President Carter's price controls on natural gas and backed a new Department of Energy. Schlesinger named energy secretary pending Senate approval as the panel pressed a 1980 gas guzzler ban and higher mpg rules with hefty fines. Senate action awaited on the cabinet bill while House aims to send energy legislation to the Senate by Friday.
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Carter
Energy
Thomas P. O'Neill
House
Senate
Department of Energy
White House
James R. Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Senate Energy Committee
Tion
United States
Senate Energy Panel
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
Metzenbaum
Cartér
Long Beach police widen Queen Mary theft probe
A city police task force widened its inquiry into the Queen Mary artifacts thefts to include at least two city employees. The probe began in April to track equipment stolen during refurbishing, with two warehouses seized and more gear found at Donald Perssons residence. Investigators say the case may involve a long chain of sales and multiple accomplices, though few specifics are confirmed.
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Long Beach
Mary
Independent
Press-Telegram
Donald Perssons
Carroll Park East
Perssons
14Th St
Avalon’ Blvd
Wilmington
Jack Locka
Paul Chastain
Queen Mary
Locke
Chastain
Marvin Wolff
Carl Calkins
Wolff
Powers may have died a hero in helicopter crash
Los Angeles police officials say Francis Gary Powers likely intentionally nosed the helicopter into the ground near a softball field after running out of fuel. Powers and his cameraman were killed, while boys nearby were uninjured. The pilot reportedly learned helicopter flying less than a year ago and the crash occurred around noon, with tape records possibly detailing the events.
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Francis’ Gary
KNBC
Los Angeles
Powers
Jad Wetohble
Francis Gary Powers
Dennis Ruegsegger
Ruegzegger
Ruegsegger
Meadowlark Airport May Be Closed After Crash
Huntington Beach officials moved toward legal action to shut Meadowlark Airport citing a fatal crash and considered revoking Sky Ad Banner towing’s license. The council debated closing the airport though FAA jurisdiction limits action. city attorneys offered to file a nuisance suit in Orange County Superior Court if needed.
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Tragh
Meadowlark
Huntington Beach
Sky-Ad - Banner-Towing Company
City Atty
Don It. Borla
Orange County Superior Court
Bonta
Pattinson
Welfare reform plans test public support in Carter era
A 1970s Washington roundup notes President Carter's welfare reform ideas facing criticism from lawmakers like Page, with Governor Brown under fire over funding projections and a school-finance bill. Rep Gonzalez refutes Salas' election theft claim as a lie. CIA reports reveal a $25 million, 26-year effort to master mind control. GOP contenders for governor raise about $1 million. DOT to require tire treadwear and traction labeling after a long wait.
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CIA
Avalon to ban toiletless boats in Avalon Bay
Avalon Harbor enforces an emergency ordinance banning docking, mooring, or anchoring any vessel without aboard sewage holding tanks. Four patrol boats will board boats. vessels with holds or portable toilets allowed, through hull discharges prohibited. Catalina King Monarch and two Long Beach cruises already have holding tanks.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Avalon Bay
John Phelps
Charlie Wagner
Avalors Harbor
Phelps
Monarch
San Pedro
Long Beach
Million-dollar windfall tied to Mellon Bank error in Manila
A Filipino couple reportedly withdrew 1 million from a Manila account after Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh erred by adding extra zeros to a wire. They say they spent most of the funds on land, gifts, medical care, and gambling while Mellon sues in Manila to recover the money.
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Goof
Pittsburgh
Manila
United States
Mellon Bank of
Philippines
Melchor Javier Jr
Victoria
Mellon
Javiers
California
Javier
First National Bank of
Moundsville
W.va
Jagiers
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Henry B. Gonzalez
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