Drill platform tilts near Long Beach Harbor accident
A core sampling platform at Long Beach Harbor tilts after a piling collapse dumped four workers into cold water 150 yards off Pier 1 at 12 55 a m. They were rescued and taken to Berth 226 with no injuries. The platform, operated by Fugro Engineering, listed at 20 degrees as responders waited.
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Southland storm drenches coast and rolls through hills
A strong Pacific storm drenched the Long Beach area with more than half an inch of rain, flooding streets and triggering mud and rock slides in the mountains. Power outages were reported from La Crescenta to Van Nuys as winds up to 24 knots churned seas off Pier 1. Snow fell above 4000 feet with chains required above 6000 feet, closing Angeles Crest briefly.
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Coast Guard
Calif road toll of 33 equals New Year s ’76
California highway patrol reported 38 people killed in a three day New Year weekend traffic period, the same as last year’s three day span. The toll, though, was lower than Christmas and earlier three day New Year totals, despite rain or snow across much of the state. About 1,980 persons were arrested for drunken driving during the holiday period.
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Heated dispute in bowling alley ends in shooting
A heated argument outside Hall of Fame Bowling Center on Santa Fe Avenue led to a shooting that critically wounded 22 year old Vince Quitagua of 2234 Santa Fe Ave. Police arrested Anthony Solis, 22, of 2181 Gale Ave., about 30 minutes later on Till Street nearby.
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Weather Tonight and Tuesday Area Mountains Deserts
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Security guard slain at L B rock concert
Two teenage rock concert fans, angered by their ejection from the Long Beach Arena, fatally stabbed security guard Brian Graves 17 of Buena Park early today. Graves died hours after being stabbed three times in the back outside the main entrance while grappling with suspects described as Mexican Americans. Authorities sought the youths, who fled after the attack.
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Whittier
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Rose Parade floats disqualified sparks timing controversy
Nine major Rose Parade floats were disqualified for being late at final judging, including entries sponsored by Atlantic Richfield Baskins Robbins Ice Cream and Occidental Life Insurance. Festival Artists blamed operational delays and incomplete decorations while officials promise inquiries and records review.
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Occidental Life Insurance Co
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Los Angeles
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Hoat Instruction Committee
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Wilson
Puerto Rico governor shuns statehood plan
In his inaugural address Puerto Rico's new governor Carlos Romero Barcelo focused on reviving the island's sagging economy, deferring statehood and saying he would fight unemployment and improve conditions. He called for simplicity and frugality while criticizing government luxury amid hardship.
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San Juan
Ford
Carlos Romero Barcelo
Romero
Carter Backs US Brezhnev Meeting and Puerto Rico Statehood
President elect Carter in Americus Ga interview says he prefers summits with Brezhnev in the United States and does not plan foreign trips in his first year. He reiterates Puerto Rico statehood only if the majority desires it. Ford’s statehood bill may not pass before the end of his term, leaving the decision to the next president. Carter outlines government reorganization plans and discusses staffing, White House reunions, and family support plans.
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Lect
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Amy Carter
Woman winds up in jail over dog feud
Linda Ingram, 33, of Augusta, Ga., tangled in a long dog dispute over a $200 Rottweiler purchase from Sherri Lee Charles. After a 1974 delivery with disputed shipping, warrants were issued for perjury and deception, plus a gun incident. She later pleaded guilty to assault and faced probation revocation, remaining jailed with ongoing appeals and a civil rights suit.
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Linda Ingram
Greer, $.C
Georgia Supreme Court
Charles
Shumaker
Erroll Garner dies en route to Los Angeles hospital
Famed jazz pianist and composer Erroll Garner dies while being transported to a Los Angeles area hospital. The report notes his stature in music and outlines the circumstances of his passing.
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L.A. Hospital
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