23 Dec 1977
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1977
Page
1
In New Orleans, a massive explosion at the Continental Grain Co. elevator complex shattered 45 silos and offices. As crews recovered 23 bodies, 10 workers were hospitalized with six in critical condition. officials raised the death toll to as many as 34 as more missing subcontractor workers were found.
A powerful explosion damaged a Ventauelan airline office on Miami Beach killing no one immediately. The blast shattered windows up to 490 feet away and created a crater in concrete. An anonymous caller claimed El Condor responsibility, tied to Orlando Bosch’s detention in Venezuela, warning of more action if he is not released by Christmas.
After seven days of bargaining Lockheed machinists in the states will let the union rank and file decide whether to accept the latest offer and end a bitter 72 day strike. If accepted workers could return January 3. Lockheed spokesman Dave Crowther commented while IAM Los Angeles spokesman Neil Enderbrook expressed doubt the negotiators would recommend acceptance.
Rick Colebron of IAM Local 727 said a key union meeting would reveal the stance on the proposed settlement today as Christmas nears and strikers face cash shortages after 73 days out. About 9,000 strikers at Lockheed facilities in California and 5,000 elsewhere in the U S are affected. nine days into the walkout the company and union had moved close to a three year raise package of around 13 percent total.
An 11 year old San Pedro youth held by police in an alleged attempted abduction near Torrance has been ruled out as a Hillside Strangler suspect. Wayne Delano Plunkett, 21, an electronics technician of 29163 Trotwood Ave, was booked for investigation of attempted kidnapping but not tied to the Hillside killings. Police described the incident on 228th Street and Normandie Avenue where a man in a black and white car tried to force a 15 year old girl into the vehicle. A witness said two men posing as officers abducted the earlier victim. The 15 year old had not been located. The suspect’s appearance was described: Caucasian, brown hair, blue eyes, 6 feet 11 inches, 140 pounds, blue jacket, black trousers, white shirt with a print design. He was questioned by the Hillside Strangler task force but said to have no link to the killings.
Plains Georgia AP report notes farmers blocked the main street with tractors and pickup trucks in a protest for higher prices. President Carter agreed to meet representatives at 8 am Saturday at his home, after telephoning Harold Israel, a Plains farmer. Granum said the meeting will include strike leaders Tommy Kersey and others who will present a list of proposals. Carter earlier cited farm bills, loan increases, grain reserves, income support linked to production costs, and drought loans totaling $179 million. Farmers paraded tractors through town, slowing traffic and rallying at storefronts.
New York police report Thomas Helms, 27, of Mountain View Hawaii, jumped from the 86th floor observ ation deck of the Empire State Building landing on a ledge on the 85th floor. Winds blowing 30 mph allegedly saved him by pushing him back against the structure. He crawled into the NBC transmitter room and was taken for psychiatric evaluation. NBC staffer William Steckman described a sudden appearance near the console.
Tonight and Saturday forecast shows cloudy conditions in L B area with a low of 48 and a high of 60. Mountains expect light rain with a low of 25 and a high of 43. Deserts remain cloudy with a low of 30 and a high of 43.
A Cranston editorial argues money appropriated for the B 1 bomber should be allocated or legal action could be taken against the Defense Department. The notice appears on page 4 3.
The National Weather Service says fair skies will return this Christmas weekend across the Southland with highs in the mid 60s in Long Beach and mild overnight lows. Caltrans warns travelers to stay cautious due to prior wind and sand damage on signs in the southern state regions.
The FCC reminds new CB users that a license application is required but free, though some people still send in a $32 fee. A temporary license is issued until the full license arrives, and dealers must stop selling 23 channel sets by January 1 due to interference concerns with TV and other devices.
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