Daley eulogized at funeral in Chicago church
Mayor Daley who led the city for nearly 25 years was honored at a funeral in Nativity of Our Lord Church. Dignitaries including Carter and Rockefeller attended as crowds braved cold to bid farewell. Daley died Monday of a heart attack in his physician’s office and was buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Elocl Carter
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Edward M. Kennedy
Gilbert Graham
Werth
George McGovern
Daniel Walker
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Memory of Daley Remembered Amid Criticism
San Diego County supervisors debated a resolution honoring Chicago Mayor Richard Daley after his death. Three of five supervisors voted against adopting the tribute. One called him ruthless and corrupt for running a political machine that overran rights.
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Coast Guard battles waves over Argo Merchant spill
High winds and 50 mph gales hinder Coast Guard efforts to sink the Argo Merchant after it broke apart off Nantucket, spilling 75% of its 7.6 million gallons of heavy crude into a 75 mile long slick. Oil-coated birds are seen on Nantucket as officials seek federal aid and a plan to lighten and sink the remaining hull.
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Oil Spill Facts Put In Perspective In Boston
The 5.7 million gallons of industrial fuel oil spilled from the Liberian tanker Argo Merchant are described through imaginative comparisons. If confined to a half-acre lot it would be 7. inches deep and, burned in Boston Edison boilers, could generate electricity for four days. It would power 22,000 homes for a year if gasoline, and could fuel a car for a year at 20 mpg. Spreading to one inch would cover 20 football fields.
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Argo
Boston Edison Co
Deputy shoots woman during arrest in Garden Grove
A San Bernardino County lieutenant fired a .38 revolver during a raid to serve two murder warrants at Beachcreek Apartments in Garden Grove. Donna Rossel, 30, of San Bernardino, was killed. The incident follows other fatal officer-involved cases in Orange County as investigations proceed.
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Donna Rossel
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Four cities named as demonstration sites for UMTA project
Washington AP Four cities Cleveland Houston Los Angeles and St Paul were named as demonstration sites for UMTA to study benefits of downtown people mover systems. Secretary Coleman announced 220 million in CMA funds plus up to 25 million more for Los Angeles with Detroit also in line for development.
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Holiday death toll seen at near 500
The National Safety Council projects 460 to 500 people may die in highway accidents during this Christmas holiday period from 6 PM Thursday to midnight Sunday. Last year 412 died. since 1946 the worst three day Christmas tally was 720. For New Year’s, 380 to 450 deaths are expected. the peak four day total reached 481 in 1969.
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Tanker Sansinena inspected day before fatal blast
Fire Department records and Coast Guard testimony detail an inspection of the tanker Sansinena in Los Angeles Harbor the day before the Friday night explosion. No serious violations were found in the prior three years, per Captain Waibel. Witnesses described crews fleeing the deck as flames and smoke enveloped the vessel and the fireboat rescued them.
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Waibel
James N. Hood
Hendy International Corp
Oil barge stuck in Potomac mud near Dahlgren
A barge carrying about 1.7 million gallons of heavy fuel oil ran aground in soft mud on the Potomac River near Dahlgren Virginia while headed toward Washington. Coast Guard spokesman Bob Baeten said no oil had spilled and the vessel was undamaged, though treated as a potential major spill due to the large cargo.
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U.S. Coast Guard
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Hijacker surrenders after 14 hour San Francisco standoff
In a San Francisco International Airport siege, hijacker Palm J Hinnant, 37, forced hostages onto a DCS jetliner, held two captives for hours as a stand off. One hostage was injured. Hinnant surrendered to the FBI at 6:40 a.m. after a friend group released one captive.
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Governor Brown and death penalty bill query
Peukmejian pressing for clarity on how Governor Brown will handle a bill restoring California’s death penalty law. California disability pay for pregnant workers rising effective January 1. Rabago resigns as anti poverty director criticizing Brown’s indifference. New energy source fuels nomadic ecologist’s bird research. Decriminalizing victimless crimes linked to higher crime and profits for gangs, says federal advisory commission. Bomber needed by U S aviation authority to offset Tupaleg. Auto dealers in Long Beach may move to a city center car shop under council plan.
Weather Tonight and Thursday Forecast
LR area partial reading shows low 43 tonight and 71 for the night. Mountains remain fair and windy with a low 24 and a high near 7A. Deserts stay fair and windy with a low of 38.
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