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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1972
Page
5
Vietnamese and American forces fight along Highway 13 and surrounding routes as General Nguyen Van Minh forms a 10,000 infantry and armored task force to shield Saigon. Attacks disrupt routes into the capital while Ho Chi Minh’s forces mass southward in a broader offensive ahead of elections.
Vietnamese forces battled to blunt a major Communist push toward Saigon as Viet Cong fighters seized portions of the Que Son complex and government troops pulled from Que Son HQ. In Lay Ninh, heavy fighting persisted while Saigon strengthened with a 10 000 man task force to repel an estimated 1 600 Communist attackers.
In Cottage Grove two boys Terry Lemon 14 and Rick LaBlue 12 and Roy Bail 12 of Coos Bay retrieved 2460 dollars from the Willamette River pool. They kept only good bills and returned muddy notes to the water. Detective Fran Tas said the money likely came from a burglary or robbery and skin divers may search for more clues. The cash is held in a safe deposit box awaiting official disposition.
A tropical storm veered toward the California coast washing ashore at Newport Beach where breakers struck the pier and damaged moored equipment. In Southern California extreme heat peaked with Los Angeles hitting 100 degrees while Long Beach cooled to the mid 80s later.
A group of 122 passengers stranded after Dalus Travel failed and suspended operations. They describe delays, aid from British and U.S. officials, and that refunds may be possible once accountants finish a report. Families include a mother with a newborn, a man in a wheelchair, and several disabled or elderly travelers.
Reader reports purchase of a ticket book from a Jaycees affiliated program marketed by the Business Sampler Co. that promised refunds if unsatisfied. Despite returning the booklets and repeated calls to Jaycees officers, a $1405 refund was not issued as the distributor disappeared with funds, leaving many customers short.
Long Beach readers seek budgeting help from Consumer Credit Counselors of Los Angeles with free analysis and budgeting setup. The service also offers paid plans to arrange monthly repayments to creditors, with an appointment by calling 747-3130. Local Orange County access via Santa Ana office at 616 EB Fourth St. Donation options include a record player to Seaside Care Center, a privately funded home for 76 mentally retarded individuals, and toys donations. call 391-8201 for details. A property tax appeal question notes no public sales records exist. guidance suggests contacting buyers or agents for recent selling prices and listing addresses, dates, and prices in the appeal.
A California judge faced ouster on votes of the state commission after alleged vulgar conduct in court. The panel cited improper remarks and use of a battery powered object during cross examination to disrupt defense, with eight cases noting removal of defenders for delays. The judge, Geiler, born in Missouri and longtime LA public servant, was appointed in 1966 and faced a 7-2 vote for ouster with possible public censure. no final disposition listed.
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