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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1972
Page
5
Lawmakers debate tax relief and school funding as opponents warn the plan would constrict county revenues and curb local tax powers. Senate leader Merryl M. Dymally cites inequities while Reagan resists amendments and promises a property tax relief ballot initiative if the bill fails. Proponents call this the final chance to deliver homeowner relief after eight years.
Fragmentary transcript describes a late night disturbance on a carrier involving about 30 to 90 Black sailors and Marines on the rear mess deck. A scuffle ensued after Marines confronted the group with clubs and a corporal drew a pistol. Reports vary on commands to separate the groups and patrol directions as the incident spanned several hours with officers attempting to maintain order aboard the ship.
Tokyo reports Japan Air Lines will suspend its four weekly North Atlantic flights following three major crashes since June. The government order cites the Moscow takeoff wreck, a June New Delhi incident, and a Bombay runway overrun as factors. Transport Minister Hideyo Sasaki announced the plan, with airline officials agreeing to comply.
Edward Glenn Adams a 29 year old Long Beach resident died from gunshot wounds after exchanging fire with two Seal Beach police officers who stopped him for questioning near Seal Way and 13th Street. Adams fired first, was hit twice, and later died at Los Alamitos Hospital. Police linked him to prowler reports and burglary investigations in the beachfront area.
A plane crash on the central coast during a Vietnamese refugee camp visit killed seven people, including Maj. Gen. Tran Thanh Phong, commander of the 2nd Military Region. Fifteen others were injured, five Vietnamese and two Americans in the U S aid program. Names of the American dead were being withheld pending next of kin notification.
In Washington Kissinger and Saigon special envoy Nguyen Phu Duc met for the fourth time to shape the Vietnam peace agreement. Saigon ambassador Tran Kim Phuong also attended. Nixon may meet Saigon leaders after Florida talks as peace negotiations with Hanoi resume in Paris. The White House indicated impatience with Saigon’s delays and possible US unilateral steps.
Sacramento dispatch says legislation to designate Los Angeles day catchers park rangers and meter maids as peace officers allowing them to carry concealed weapons is heading to Governor Reagan for approval. The measure would give these city workers authority to enforce laws and carry firearms while on duty.
In Sacramento UPI, Senate Republicans chose Sen. Fred Marler Jr. to try to oust Senate President pro tempore James Mills. The plan required 21 votes, with Democrats holding 20 and one seat vacant, potentially delaying until the 1973 session.
A compilation notes lobbying firms and expenditures, permit procedures for Catalina Island hiking and camping, and the Advocates for Women group in San Francisco with Southern California inquiries. It details permit costs, transport options, and group aims to assist women starting businesses.
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