Three Lakes area lumber yard burns in third arson blaze
The Hammond Lumber Co. yard in Bellflower suffered about half a million dollars in damage as the third arson fire in three nights swept through the Home Improvement Center at 16307 Bellflower Boulevard. Firefighters battled flames reaching high into the air for 45 minutes, with spot fires and explosions heard during the scene.
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Christmas gifts urged for elderly hospital patients
ACTION LINE urges readers to donate gifts and volunteer for elderly patients at Long Beach General and El Cerrito hospitals. Visitors and parties are welcomed, with gifts like autographs, diaries, scarves, cosmetics and jewelry suggested. Call Alan Meyer or Caroline Pratt for details.
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Tribute to a Long Beach Lady Ethel Christine Gase
A tribute page honors Ethel Christine Gase, a grand Long Beach figure, with notes and references across sections including obituaries, lifestyle, and editorials. The feature acknowledges her impact in the community and serves as a retrospective on her life and contributions.
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Solons Vote 2 New Los Angeles County Supervisor Seats
The Assembly approved SB 192 to require Los Angeles County to add two new supervisors after January 1, 1973, raising concerns of constitutional authority and potential veto by Governor Reagan. The bill sets district size limits and would prompt a 1973 general election for filling the new seats, with Dymally's aide noting possible legal changes.
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State employees pay hike approved by committee
Sacramento report states the Assembly Ways and Means Committee reversed itself to back a 5 percent state employee pay raise costing 46.8 million dollars. The Moscone bill would apply to all state employees except California faculty, and follows prior vetoes by Governor Reagan.
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Douglas bars L A area draft
Supreme Court Justice William O Dou glass blocked inductions for all Los Angeles area draftees pending a legal test of the 1971 draft law. The ruling, sought by the ACLU for men facing year end inductions, could affect as many as 1000 draftees and follows a wave of challenges nationwide over a loophole in the revised law. A hearing is set for January 6 in Los Angeles U S District Court as courts split on whether inductions could proceed before December 28.
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Stock Prices Jump on Rome Talks Progress
New York stock prices rose sharply as reports of progress in international monetary talks in Rome spurred gains. Advances outweighed declines about four to one amid heavy trading on the Exchange.
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Long Beach THUMS oil plan seen far short of hopes
A state audit report to the Legislature says the THUMS Long Beach tidelands oil project will yield far less than earlier forecasts. Net profits projected at 609 million dollars vs 1.5 billion originally. city expects otherwise. From 1956 to 1970 the state collected 325.4 million and Long Beach 277.5 million in revenues. Production in early 1971 ran about 118000 barrels per day.
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California lawmakers set to adjourn amid redistricting clash
California legislators planned Thursday adjournment as Assembly and GOP leaders clash over reapportionment. Speaker Moretti vows a partisan end with Democrats pressing their plan despite Republican threats to delay. Tax bill of 380 million aims to balance the deficit and provide elderly relief.
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