Hope Dimmed for L. B. Girl Lost in Wilds
Rescue efforts resumed in rugged San Bernardino mountains near Crestline for Martina Marie Peterson an 11 year old from Long Beach reported missing Tuesday. Authorities say foul play possible as more than 59 men in vehicles and helicopters search miles of snow covered terrain near Twin Peaks. The girl's father Joseph Peterson 47 reported her missing after family outing near Mile High resort area.
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Crestline
Long Beach
Martina Marie Peterson
San Bernardino Mountains
Ollie Gray
Martina
Palo Verde Ave
San Bernardino County
Sherriff
Mile High
Twin Peaks
Joseph A. Peterson
Sheriff's Department
Peterson
Selina
El Monte Court Building Bombed in Suburban Incident
An explosion at the El Monte municipal court building damaged a rear downstairs door and shattered walls and windows. Police reported no injuries as officers near the adjacent station investigated the 2:40 p.m. blast in an unoccupied building.
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EL Monte
Municipal Court
Los Angeles
Folice
Harold Kelso
Testa-Ion
Kelso
California DMV rules on license plates and residency
ACTION LINE answers readers questions on California plate and license rules for new residents. DMV says old plates may be used until expiration, but California requires a driver’s license within 10 days of establishing residence, defined as seeking employment. Enforcement is lax, typically triggered by a raffle citation. A reader reports a delayed response from TL Kauffman & Sons Saddlery Co. for an English bridle order and unresolved letters.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
Sacramento
Action Line
California
Californi
DMV
TL Kauffman & Sons Saddlery Co
2Th St
New York
N.Y
Tye Weillen
Snally
Man amputates own hand to free from car wash roller
Ben Barer, 65, amputated his left hand with a razor blade after it was caught in a chain drive at a car wash he once owned. He drove himself to Queen of Angels Hospital in good condition. ambulance crew retrieved the severed hand but doctors could not reattach it.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Ben Barer
Barer
Queen of Angels Hospital
Nixon Mocks Polls While Offering Martini Session
President Nixon hosted a New Year’s Eve informal talk with four reporters and two photographers, turning to light remarks about polls and his political stance. He invited the group to his office for a holiday drink, with a casual hour of conversation and secret martini formula boasting.
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Washington WW
Nixon
White House
SST Pact Lets SST Skip Home and End Fight
Washington reports an agreement on the SST dispute clears the way for adjournment of the 91st Congress. Senator William Proxmire has dropped his bid against the transportation appropriation after a separate SST vote is promised next March. House aide Edward Boland says the pact may yield victory in Proxmire’s long battle for the 1000 mile per hour plane. Senator John Pasture cautions that next year’s House could still reject the SST.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
William Proxmire
Department of
Boland
John 0. Pasture
D-R.l
Oil Spills Spread in Los Angeles Harbor
More than 5 000 gallons of oil escaped into the Los Angeles harbor spreading a half mile toward the harbor mouth. Spokesman Dan Kemp said cleanup would continue today and Saturday at an estimated 8 500 dollars per hour. Two spills at berths 180 and 151 sent bunker fuel into the water as the Pioneer Valley was loaded at berth 181.
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Los Angeles Arbor
Los Angeles
Dan Kemp
Vincent Thomas Bridge
Union Oil Co
Kemp
Floneer Valley
Long Beach marks New Year in heavy fog and quiet start
Long Beach area wakes to dense fog with visibility down to one eighth mile at LAX by 11 am. flights limited at Long Beach and Orange County while Port traffic stays light. New Year Beijing style notes echo as fireworks and celebrants haunt the quiet streets.
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Long Beach
Zernzern
Fullerton
Orange County
Santa Ana
Los Angeles International
Long Teach
Secret British Papers Revel Revelations On Unity Deal
Fragmentary clipping cites allegations that Unity was duped by Joseph Kennedy amid fear of a Roosevelt coast to coast deal. Mentions pages A 12 and B 1 with references to editorials and obituaries, plus a shipping table and theater listings.
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Unity
Joseph Kennedy
Hill Jer
Sweepstakes Prize Won At Pasadena Roses Parade
Georgia won the sweepstakes prize in the Tournament of Roses parade as a Sunshine theme float titled Cinderella by Farmers Insurance Group was declared the grand prize winner. Anaheim placed the Theme prize with Disney’s sprawling park display, while Long Beach earned Class A-7 honors with the California cities entry. Tens of thousands slept along the route as temperatures cooled to 43 degrees and Rev. Billy Graham rode as grand marshal amid smiles and thumping bands.
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City of
Long Beach
Pasadena
State of
Georgia
Anaheim
Howers
Disteyland
Farmers Insurance Group
California
Torrance
Downey
Lakewood
Compton
S Omile
San Gabriel Mountains
Billy Grahams
Georgia — Wonderland
Winning floats in Rose Parade showcase 82nd Tournament of Roses
UPI reports winners of trophies in the 82nd Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. Florals and themes include Georgia’s Wonderland of Fun, Cinderella by Maymere Insurance, Anaheim’s Dream Come True, and Queen’s Trophy to American Cancer Society for I Want To Be a Nurse. Royal entries from British Columbia and Puerto Rico also noted.
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Pasadena
UPI
State of Georgia
Maym Inserance
Cinderells
Anaheim
Calif
Disneyland
Jurists Nalively
Americary Hospital Association
British Columbia
Canada
Arabassaray
Puerto Rico
Puerta Ries
Puerto Rica
Fuo
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