J C Penney Dies at 95 Founder of Mammoth Store
J C Penney, founder of the J C Penney store chain, died aged 95 after a long career as a retailer and business leader. He oversaw hundreds of store openings, gave many speeches, and supported charitable causes including a memorial home for retired ministers. He remained active in business and philanthropy into his later years.
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J.C. Penney
Mammoth Store
Penney
Dutchess County
University of Missouri
Memorial Home Community
Clay County
Florida
J. C. Penney Co
Unti
Berta Tess
Mary
Caroline Autenrieth
ACTION LINE OFFERS TESTS ON EMISSIONS AND CONSUMER HELP
Readers seek help on a mobile firing chamber engine invention and a youth club scam. California Air Resources Board offers free emission tests with no charge, arranging appointments via Al Noyes or John Chao. A Long Beach family reports delayed prizes from the American Youth Sales Club, and ACTION LINE clarifies plant names and vehicle lighting rules.
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Action Line
M.J.W
Bellflower
California Air Resources Board
al Noyes
John Chao
Hie Hoard
Quake Death Toll Rises in Southern California
The quake near downtown Los Angeles is reported as the most powerful in 30 years, with a high death toll now at 61 and total damages around $1 billion. Seismologists note a lingering aftershock sequence and warm nighttime temperatures as officials assess the impact.
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California Institute of Technology
California
Los Angeles
Baby born at 31 ounces returns home in Los Gatos
A baby weighing 31 ounces at birth on Thanksgiving Day has left Los Gatos Community Hospital. David Davis, released on Thursday, weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces and measured 16 inches long. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Davis of San Jose.
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Thesa
Los Alamitos
Long Beach
A. W. Lar
Los Gatos
Califa
Los Gatos Community Hospital
David Davis
Gerald W. Davis
San Jose
Deserter Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Pvt. Joseph G. Parra 21 of Pearl River La pleaded guilty at a two hour court martial to desertion. He was wounded in Vietnam in 1968 and deserted a hospital in Yokohama Japan July 21 1968. Sweden deported him last December after multiple drug law arrests. He receives 18 months in prison and a bad conduct discharge.
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OPS
Sweden
Joseph G. Purr
Pearl Miner
Parra
Vietnam
Yokohama
Japan
Survives 2 Day Burial Says Harbor General Doctor
Dr Justin Ban examined Carbonara at Harbor General and said the 68 year old man remains hospitalized for several days. He is in relatively good physical condition for his age and shows no internal injuries. Blood pressure was slightly high on admission, noted by another doctor under care.
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Justin Ban
Carbonara
Harbor General
Small quake rattles Mount Carmel Illinois area
A small earthquake jolted Mount Carmel Illinois and nearby Ul town, shaking homes and rattling dishes for under 10 seconds. Seismologists at St. Louis University measured 3.5 to 4 on the Richter scale, placing the epicenter about 225 miles east of St. Louis and five miles west of Mount Carmel.
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Mount Carmel
St. Louis University
St. Louis
Illinois
Tornado Hits Lake Charles Causing $1 Million Loss
A tornado struck Lake Charles Louisiana before dawn, wrecking dozens of buildings along US 90 in the business district. The insured loss was about $500000 with over 1200 customers left without power and one person arrested amid guarded looting fears.
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Lake Charles
Insurance Informaton Institute
New Orleans
U.S. 90
National Guard
Crowley
Wiggins
Miss
James Suddeth
Fish Boat Aground Near Baja California Involves Three Safe
A Santa Barbara fishing boat the Blue Spirit ran aground on rocks at Abreojos Point about 420 miles south of San Diego. Skipper Grant Smith 32 of Carson escaped injury with two crewmen who reached shore, Balboa rescued the skipper after the crew swam to the beach.
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Baja California
Coast Guard
Long Beach
Abreojos Point
San Diego
Grant Smith
Martin St
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