13 Jan 1972
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1972
Page
1
France Soir reports showman Maurice Chevalier left the bulk of his estate to Odette Melier a former actress he knew for about 20 years. The inheritance reportedly includes his home at Marnes la Coquette Chevalier died January 1.
A tornado roared through two Army trailer camps near Fort Rucker, killing at least four people and injuring 85 others. About 95 percent of residents were GIs and families. 50 trailers destroyed and 50 more damaged. Emergency power, shelters, and disaster declarations followed as crews searched wreckage.
The International Association of Machinists and United Auto Workers Local 148 join protests against McDonnell Douglas Pay Board cuts. IAM Local 720 reports about 3,690 aerospace workers at Toranto Trances plant planned demonstrations and a public boycott with a White House march potential if rulings stay adverse.
Dorothy Irwin rushed two miles to Haven Street after reports a bulldozer arrived to demolish a home. The house at 13603 Eldridge Avenue, a $24,000 Sylmar dwelling with about $5,000 quake damage, was torn down within about 30 minutes. The operator said it was part of an earthquake demolition program and offered insurance would cover the loss.
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