Long Beach Quake Jolts City Causing Minor Damage
A Tuesday morning earthquake in Long Beach caused one injury and minor damages including broken glass and wall cracks in the city and nearby areas. A resident, Mrs. Mabel Myers, was treated for a possible fractured hip after narrowly missing her door knob. Water mains ruptured at two locations, and officials noted aftershocks and varying damage reports across San Pedro and Wilmington.
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