Armed Pair Flees in Car at Torrance
Two escaped inmates from the San Luis Obispo County Jail evaded capture after binding a Torrance family and a neighbor, then stealing a car. The 24 hour ordeal near Torrance began when suspects Bart James Blackburn and Ronnie David Rhonemus approached a parked car and abducted four people. The escapees spent time at the Garrett home, where the family was fed and allowed to talk normally to avoid suspicion while authorities pursued them.
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Thomas Garrett
Ray
Torrance
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo County
Bart James Blackburn
Ronnie David Rhonemus
205Th St
Hermosa Beach
San Francisco
Long Beach Community Playhouse
Mack Denies Payoff Claim Asks Hearing
Washington AP Richard A. Mack told congressional investigators he is confident that once they get the facts they will conclude the accusations against him are unfounded He asked an early opportunity to testify Mack called the charges unsubstantiated accusations innuendoes and distortions He said he would cooperate with an FBI inquiry and has no plan to resign Harris said the committee will call him to testify soon Schwartz testified that Mack accepted thousands of dollars described as loans from a lawyer linked to a TV license bid An FBI full probe was ordered after the hearing with subcommittee access to files Sherman and other FCC colleagues were noted Continued on Page A-4 Del. 4
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Washington
Richard A. Mack
Congressional
Mack
Federal Communications Commissioner
Miami
Harris
D-Ark
House
FCC
Thistice Department
FBL
Harris Committee
Schwartz
Atty
Rogers
FBI
Schwatte
Sherman
Knowland Plans Talk With Atty. Gen. On Long Beach Suit
Sen. William F Knowland of California said he will discuss the Long Beach subsidence case next week with Attorney General William P. Rogers. He cited a naval memorandum outlining plans to tie shipyard damages to a pending lawsuit and noted the navy seeks under one dollar for subsidence work next year. He urged thorough review with local, state, and federal officials and emphasized shared responsibility.
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Washington
William F
Knowland
Rcalif
Long Beach
William P. Rogers
House Armed Services Committee
C. R. Harrison
Tor
Naval Legislation Department
Navy
Long Beach Naval
House
Germany Chief to Visit U S in June
The German president Theodor Heuss will officially visit the United States in June accompanied by Foreign Minister Heinrich von Brentano. Sen Knowland and Sen Kuchel pressed a Justice Department study on federal suits to protect the Navy's investment in a shipyard. The plan was discussed as Heuss's delegation weighed local interests. the navy budget request remained under consideration.
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Rogers
Knowland
Thomas H. Kuchel
R-Calif
Justice Department
Navy
Penleval
Bonn
Germany
UPI
West
Jews Conference
Theodor
Offliam F. Knowland
Heuss
United States
Lend
Kuchel
Heinrich von Bren
Hevss
Eight Million Dollar Fire Ravages Erie Warehouse
A large blaze in Erie obliterated a block-long warehouse fed by gas and chemical drums. Two firefighters were injured as bitter cold hampered efforts. owner Millard Irwin valued the building at one million and the contents at seven million dollars.
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Erie
UPI
Millard Irwin
Knight Opposes Union Shop Ban Cites Need to study initiative
Sacramento Governor Knight reaffirmed opposition in principle to abolishing the union shop in California. He said he could not state a position on the proposed eight to work initiative until he has had time to study its provisions.
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Sacramento
Gov Knight
California
Valentine Delivered by Police Baby Named Antonio Born in Long Beach
Long Beach officers Victor Perez and Bernard Frydman delivered a baby boy at 3:08 am to Mrs. Marie Vasques and her husband Vincent. The newborn Antonio weighed nine pounds and was welcomed as the couple’s fourth child. The birth occurred near Long Beach Blvd and Bixby Rd, with both officers assisting until ambulance transport to St. Mary’s Hospital.
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Happy Valentine
Victor Perez
Bernard Frydman
Long Beach
Cormpton
Marie
Vasques
S. Crane St
Valentine
Barnard $ Frydman
Police ‘Academy
St.Mary's Hospital
Vasuues
Long Beach Blvd
Bixby Rd
Weather Update: Cloudy Tonight with Rain Saturday
Increasing cloudiness tonight with a 10 percent rain chance. Saturday brings a higher risk of rain at 60 percent and slightly cooler temperatures.
Knowland Forecasts California Job Gain Amid Recession Hopes
Sen Knowland said California could exit the recession by mid summer as construction benefits the state sooner, while he warned Congress and the Administration may push public works if the national economy stalls. A Western Air Lines flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles crashed near Palm Springs, seven of 21 aboard hospitalized. The senator favors targeted pump priming and federal projects that spur state and local spending without broad New Deal WPA-style expansion.
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Robert E. Lee
Washington Bureau
Washington
Knowland
California
Senate
Congress
Administration
Palm Springs
Western Air Lines
Las Vegas
Garnet Wash
Bureau of Reclamation
Army Engineers
Richard Eli Schumacher
Newport Beach
James R. Lebel
van Nuys
Johnsbe
Pericano
San Diego
George Cameron
Seattle
Aaron Wixen
Myrtle Chaney
Arthur Gard J
Oceanside
Barbara
Grimes
Los Angeles
Caruso Appeals Jail Term After Forgery Guilty Plea
Pasadena case reports H J Caruso appealing a one year jail term and ten thousand dollar fine after pleading guilty to forgery and grand theft.
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H. J. Caruso
Pasadena
EJ. Caruso
Russ Seek Missiles That Defy Gravity
London reports Moscow scientists aim to build missiles that defy gravity by using extreme cold to reduce weight. The Soviet program centers on physics suggesting near weightlessness with very low temperatures and seeks breakthroughs in rocketry and propulsion research.
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Russ
London
Anchol
Moscow
Long Beach Gets Green Light on Bridge and Marina Plan
Judge Joe Raycraft denied a taxpayer's bid to halt a city contract with Pacific Electric Railway Co and San Gabriel River Improvement Co for the J. H. Davies Bridge and three Marina basins. The court found the contract valid and beneficial, delaying litigation and confirming no gift of public funds. The injunction request was taken under submission Jan. 30 after a lengthy hearing.
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Long Beach
J. H. Davies
Sunokoy
Joe Raycraft
City
Pacific Electric Railway Co
San Gabriel River Improvement Co
Raycraft
James K. Shallenberger
Pomona Ave
Improvement Company
Tideland
Lodgers Rescued in Skid Row Blaze
Firefighters rescued more than a dozen men and at least one woman as flames swept two adjoining lodging houses on Chicago's west side Skid Row.
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Chicago
West Side
Skid Row
New motor sports page debuts this edition
The newspaper launches a new motor sports page today, directing readers to Page C-5 for the expanded coverage and features.
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New Motor Sports
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