09 Aug 1977
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1977
Page
1
The Court of Appeal refused to reverse its findings that instructions to the jury in a rape case about the defendant's prior sex offenses were prejudicial. The state attorney general objected to the wording and could seek Supreme Court review.
Lawmakers hear Blumenthal oppose tax breaks for oil firms and favor market incentives with deregulation. James Schlesinger defends Carter plan while seeking authority to raise gasoline taxes in five cent steps. Committee discusses تخص reforms, subsidies, and incentives to spur energy production and exploration.
A brush fire on steep slopes 25 miles west of Palm Springs and near Cabazon burned about 1000 acres, destroyed a two bedroom house, and killed two dogs, seven goats, and one horse. 850 firefighters aided by six air tankers battled the blaze as crews from multiple states joined local units. The Marble Cone fire in the San Jacinto area was reported 16 percent contained with favorable weather aiding efforts.
In Gaston Oregon AP report, a young woman who testified in cases involving a Hell's Angels circle in San Francisco Bay area is among victims found shot dead. Sheriff Lt. Vallery noted no forced entry, blood present, and casual clothes. investigators say victims seem innocent and no motive yet established.
A special commission studies an AE 9 organized dice in California for the first time in 30 years. The report notes a woman who led a state crackdown on nursing homes before being fired over preferential treatment to the industry. Fears Carter may fight again over water projects. hopes to draw attention to related issues. Water use in Long Beach falls 15 while hearings consider further waste reduction. Chancellor Glenn S. Dumke explains opposition to faculty bargaining in higher education. Football preseason scoreboard promises a trip to Atlanta.
Timber experts see salvage operations from fire damaged forests potentially easing the spike in lumber and plywood costs. Salvage logging on national forest land could cut prices as manufacturers and homebuilders gain access to otherwise high grade Douglas fir and other timber, easing supply shortages amid ongoing fires.
California Assembly Health Committee defeated the Senate passed Laetrile bill by a 46 to 5 vote amid warnings it would open the floodgates to quackery. Governor Brown's administration and the National Cancer Institute hailed the vote. Sen William Campbell vowed to push again next year. Red Buttons testified emotionally as supporters cheered and Waxman urged federal testing before legalization.
Washington AP reports the third anniversary of Nixon's resignation passes with no public observance or celebrations. Gerald Ford, Hugh Scott, and Peter Rodino receive notice as the nation reflects on the transfer of power. Nixon remains in California, offering little public comment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.