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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
2
President Nixon signed the Flood Disaster Protection Act expanding federally subsidized flood insurance. Coverage rises at least 100 percent, with homeowners paying about 25 cents per 100 dollars of coverage, and small businesses up to 200 thousand dollars. The act swaps disaster loans for insurance to speed aid.
Weather permitting a 26 man climbing party will move into position today for a New Year assault on Grand Teton Peak 13 miles from Moose. The expedition is led by veteran mountaineer Paul Petuoldt 65 conducting his 10th winter ascent. Members split into two groups with 41 spending the night in snow caves at 10 000 feet and 15 at Moose Meadows.
Investigators seek cause of death for a 230 pound Galapagos tortoise at the Los Angeles Zoo amid years of tortoise losses and criticism of animal care. Officials consider moving remaining tortoises to other zoos after warnings last October due to infestation and winter conditions. A panel later cited staffing and administrative issues at the zoo.
Coast Guard crews inspect the Liberian freighter Pearl Venture at Berth 139 in Wilmington after a collision with the USNS Pvt. Joseph Merrill. The Merrill, with a smashed bow and a fuel spill exceeding 16,000 gallons, drifted off Monterey and was towed for repairs to San Francisco. No injuries were reported.
Investors seek precious metals as inflation hedge while legal ownership and long term value pose questions. Local broker warns of market timing risks. Churchill Publications directories linked to a fundraiser issue earlier delays. Citizens request ACTION LINE help as a Huntington Beach reader laments nonresponse from the company.
A 19 year old from Los Alamitos seeks an Alaska pen pal. A People to People International list of matching services is offered free, with options including World Pen Pals and Letters Abroad. Fees range from 1 to 2 dollars. include full contact details and self addressed stamped envelope when writing.
A public lawn bowling green is at the northwest corner of Recreation Park, 1215 Federation Drive. Seaside Lawn Bowling Inc. leases the greens to support two clubs. members pay about $50 annually, while nonmembers may play for a 50 cent fee.
Lavender University plans January launch offering courses by instructors for homosexuals with no degrees or campus. About 3 000 catalogs have been requested as organizers say the school will host classes in homes, including Greek literature and opera. Some courses will be gender specific while others are open to all, with fees set by instructors. Officials say women are less enthusiastic than men about the idea.
Six passengers aboard a bus carrying Shriner football fans were injured when the driver Merlin H. Trezona, 60, suffered a fatal heart attack while driving on Interstate 6 at 60 mph. The bus veered off the road, hit a fence and a tree, and stopped in a soggy field east of Davis.
A brief classified ad urges piano owners to sell quickly using a low cost service, promising fast results. The message emphasizes affordability and directs readers to call HE 2-5959 for arrangements.
Britain adopts a three day work week amid coal shortages and miners overtime refusal. About 5 million workers face reduced hours, with nonessential firms limited to three electricity days weekly. Exemptions include utilities, hospitals, food processing, and continuous plants like steel mills. The move follows Prime Minister Heath’s order, drawing sharp union criticism and warnings of economic catastrophe if power use remains unfettered.
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