Vandals derailed UP freight train in Long Beach
A Union Pacific freight train derailed in North Long Beach after vandals left a switch open. Two engines and four boxcars derailed over 250 feet of track near 5500 Cherry Avenue at 11:35 p.m. Four railroad workers unharmed. Fuel oil leak contained by responders. Engineer Karl E. Lung said the train ran 25 mph and the padlock on the switch was found open.
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Fire kills actor Jack Cassidy in West Hollywood penthouse
A cigarette may have sparked a weekend blaze that charred Jack Cassidy’s fourth floor penthouse beyond recognition. The 49 year old actor singer was found early Sunday among cigarette butts from a Saturday night party. an autopsy was planned with officials labeling the death accidental. Deputy hospitalized from smoke was in serious condition. Cassidy, a Broadway star and Tony winner, was father to David Cassidy and ex husband of Shirley Jones, with a career spanning stage film and television.
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Ford recalls 123000 Granada and Monarch cars
Ford Motor Co. recalls nearly 123,000 Granada and Monarch models due to potentially defective shoulder belts. No injuries reported as the company issues the safety action through its Detroit operations and informs dealers and owners.
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Fingerprints on Will Envelope Tie Dummar to Hughes Case
Associated Press reports that Melvin Dummar, a Utah gas station attendant, is linked to Howard Hughes's will after FBI analysis found his fingerprints on the envelope. The reveal came in Los Angeles as estate attorney James Dilworth noted the agency's conclusion 10 days prior.
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Delaware scrambles as lottery cancels football bets
Delaware lottery cancels all bets on its football lottery amid fears of heavy losses. Lottery Director Peter M. Simmons plans refunds for bets while dealers report bettors frustrated by the sudden policy change. The San Francisco Jets favored by 61 over the Saints tipped the scales as 49ers beat the Saints 27 to 7.
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Blumenthal Pick for Carter Treasury Amid Cabinet Talks
President-elect Carter weighs Michael Blumenthal for treasury secretary as he holds meetings at the governor's mansion with other Cabinet prospects. Reports say Jane Cahill Pfeiffer may be nominated for commerce secretary while Harold Brown is eyed for defense. Other candidates discussed include Rep. Bob Bergland for agriculture and Robert C. Embry Jr. or Franklin Thomas for housing and urban development.
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Youth draws on officers and is critically shot in Signal Hill
Two Signal Hill police officers on routine patrol fired at one youth, Robert D. Mellon, 13, after he reportedly drew a pistol during questioning near Curley’s Bar and the Holie Bank branch. Mellon is in critical condition after surgery for abdomen and chest bullets. A second youth, Richard Earhart, 2, Bellflower, surrendered and was booked for investigation of robbery. Mellon and Earhart were not found with a vehicle.
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Court denies Ray bid to withdraw guilty plea
The Supreme Court refused to review James Earl Ray’s attempts to withdraw his guilty plea in the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. The decision leaves in place the plea amid his claims of being framed by the FBI and police and coerced by his former attorney. King’s 1968 Memphis killing and Ray’s London arrest are noted as context, with later discussion of a separate Utah case and a new congressional investigation into JFK and King assassinations.
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Election Day for Carter Favored by Electors in Washington
National election day centers on 538 electors who meet in state capitals and Washington to cast ballots. Carter holds wide support with early Tennessee and Louisiana votes, while Ford trails with a projected 241 to 27 for Carter, awaiting final tally. Some Ohio challengers seek federal relief as voting irregularities prompt legal action.
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Knife Attack at Orange County Park Concert
A wild eyed assailant killed one and wounded four others during a concert at an Orange County park. Police detained several suspects as investigators reviewed witness accounts and security footage from the event.
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Weather Tonight And Tuesday In The LB Area
Tonight and Tuesday forecast fair across LB area with a low temperature around 11. Mountains stay fair with a low near 32 and a high around 58. Deserts remain fair with a low near 28 and a high around 58.
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