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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1967
Page
14
McDonnell Douglas plans a merger with North American Aviation as a major industry consolidation. McDonnell insiders note McDonnell’s stake and possible leadership of Douglas, with loans and losses at Douglas shaping the rescue effort amid ongoing negotiations and executive reshuffles.
An Esso Seattle collided with the Pacific Far East Lines freighter Guam Bear outside Apra Harbor Guam at 6 am. A 70 by 30 foot hole opened in hold No 4. the ship, aided by a tug, limped to the coral beach. One crewman was slightly injured among 28 aboard. six passengers unhurt. The tanker sustained minor damage. Three Navy logs helped push the freighter onto the reef amid rising seas and sinking holds. The vessel’s fate depends on whether the bulkhead gives way or the ship sinks. McDonnell claims potential for salvage if intact.
New York authorities disclose a five million dollar heroin ring described as a regular milk run. Australian and U.S. distributors used fraudulent passports to ship heroin from Hong Kong, with raids in New York Miami Honolulu and Sydney. Seven suspects including two ex police officers were arrested and faces bonds from two to fifty thousand dollars.
Robert G. Baker faces nine counts with possible 48 years in prison and $47,000 in fines if convicted. The trial nears a likely close within two weeks as motions to dismiss proceed, while star witness Bromley and legal fees are under government scrutiny.
Alabama sues the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare to block about 85.8 million dollars in welfare funds threatened for disqualification. Gov George Wallace denounces the move as politically motivated and says it targets the elderly and children and the mentally ill. The suit argues Gardner acted to bar funds over alleged civil rights noncompliance, while officials defend their funding and procedures.
Classified Daily reports buyers urged to dial HE 2-5959 for auto purchase opportunities. Ad seeks payers to start immediate participation in the car sales section.
A Navy enlisted man died when struck by a propeller aboard the aircraft carrier Handack during routine exercises about 90 miles south of Honolulu Thursday night. The accident details remain under investigation by naval authorities.
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