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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
6
Southern California Gas Co imposes its broadest delivery curtailment to industrial users in Los Angeles to ensure residential fuel supply during a worsening cold snap. Utility officials said the action was announced on Thursday.
The Coast Guard reported 2 men rescued from a sinking freighter off Puerto Rico after the Lincoln Express broke in two four miles north of San Juan. Five survivors were found in a lifeboat. others were picked up at night. Official counts vary over how many aboard. Bahamas Lines of Miami says all aboard are likely safe. The ship carried 6,600 tons of gypsum from Santo Domingo to San Juan and sank Thursday afternoon amid moderate seas.
Law enforcement and federal immigration officers carried out raids at multiple Long Beach locations arresting nine people, including two juveniles. Suspects allegedly worked in local restaurants. names and workplaces cited include a Long Beach marina area and several Carson and Bellflower addresses. Police identified the group as undocumented aliens undergoing scrutiny for employment.
Lunar mission coverage describes the Challenger impact and near end of Apollo era as Cernan Evans reunite with America in lunar orbit. Nixon remarks stress ongoing space exploration and future dreams, with mission control confirming safe Earth return amid dramatic TV moments and scientific data from moon quakes.
A reader notes the near impossibility of affordable care without private insurance and laments rising expenses. Another letter asks about recovering a security deposit after renting a Bellflower home, with the agent later issuing a refund. A separate inquiry doubts rumors of Mexican jail risk for long hair, with mixed official guidance.
A special Kenosha County or Wyoming County grand jury near Attica returned 37 sealed indictments in the Attica prison riot probe. State officials refused to name the defendants or reveal charges, saying the indictments would be released when appropriate. The jury, convened November 1, plans to continue its report despite a recess.
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In Pert Australia an 18 month old boy allegedly swallowed a live wriggling dugite in front of his mother Mrs Ronald Jess of Amelia Heights Perth suburb She rushed him to a chemist and called for hospital help after he bit the tail and attempted another bite The two foot long venomous dugite is described as a common western Australian snake and the child’s actions prompted urgent treatment
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District outlines measures after a student slaying incident. Sheriff deputies patrol Glenn campus and a helicopter patrol will intensify. Staff will flag unauthorized persons and involve the sheriff if needed. Discussions with parents and long term violence prevention plans are planned. Nearby, a separate Weirton steel plant explosion killed three and injured fourteen.
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