Brink's guard who vanished with $500000 claims penniless
Richard Rees, 27, who fled with $500000 from a Brink's armored car in February 1976, told federal judges he is penniless. He was arrested in Villanueva New Mexico on bank larceny charges and faces extradition to California with bond set at $250000.
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U.S
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Nevada
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San Francisco Chronicle
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Fort Worth
Austin
Tex
Jeter
Kansas City
Compton mayhem spree leaves 2 dead 2 hurt 3 kidnapped
In a predawn stretch, four incidents of mayhem and robbery in Compton left two dead two wounded and three kidnapped. A restaurant owner was killed in a mistaken identity by a Long Beach officer. Authorities identified the slain cafe owner as Thomas Spatharolos, 26.
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Thomas Spatharolos
Tom's Good
Old Boy’s
Long Beach Blvd
Rotter Shhroeder
Steven Filippind
Compton
Eden dies after long illness in England
Former British prime minister Anthony Eden died peacefully at his southern England country home after a long illness. He had served as foreign minister in the 1920s and led Britain before quitting over the Suez crisis. He was to his son Nicholas and King Elizabeth II sent condolences.
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England
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Eden
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Florida
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London
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J. C. Brown
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Duke of Edinburgh
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Neville Chamberlain
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Hitler
House of Commons
Tanker Sansinena blast evidence heard at Coast Guard inquiry
Coast Guard board of inquiry in Long Beach hears testimony on Sansinena explosion at Los Angeles Harbor. Ken Hagan of Union Df Co and J A Seitz of Fred Divine Salvage Co describe post blast cleanup and ship debris. An explosion expert cites vent system holes as possible ignition path for the Dec 17 blast. Dr Jerry Havens notes finding holes during wreckage inspection.
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Ken Hagan
Union Df Co
J.A. Seitz
Fred Divine Salvage Co
Portland
Ore
Hagan
Leitz
Los Angeles Harbor
Jerry Havens
University of Arkansas Chemical Engineering
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Board of
Long Beach
California Governor Budgets Scrutiny Audit First Since 1962
California auditors will review Governor Brown's $3.3 million annual office budget including his Plymouth vehicle and luncheon menus for frugality. The probe, approved by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, begins in two weeks and lasts about two months with full cooperation from Brown's staff.
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California
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John Williams
Joint Legislative Audit Committee
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Gray Davis
Vincent Thomas
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Reagan
Mike Cullen
Long Beach
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Dios Angeles
Nate Holden
D-Culver City
Beilenson
Congress
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Cullen
Brown Watchers
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Senate
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2Nd District Court of Appeal
Los Angeles
Gilmore invites five to watch execution
Convicted killer Gary Mark Gilmore, three days from death, invited his girlfriend, an uncle, two attorneys, and the life rights promoter to witness his indoor firing squad execution. Warden Smith warned of threats and planned tighter security as opponents file court appeals and religious groups prepare vigils outside Utah State Prison.
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Gary Mark Gilmore
Utah
Gilmore
Provoshoe Tepalsrat Vern
Damico
Sam Smith
Smith
Fiveman
Ronald Stanger
Nicole Barrett
Robert L. Moody
Lawrence Schiller
Miss Barrett
Provo
Stanger
Seven Trucks Crash on Icy Interstate in Gorman
Seven trucks jammed on an ice slick on a downhill stretch north of Gorman causing a chain reaction crash that blocked southbound lanes for two hours. Two drivers were injured with possible rib injuries and back pains.
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Tionccident
Highway Patrol
Here
Newhall
California
San Joaquin Valley
Tax limit proposal faces supervisor’s criticism
Governor Brown’s proposed property tax limit is challenged by Supervisor Pete Seharbarum. The piece notes political debate on fiscal policy at City Hall with page reference A1.
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Pete Seharbarum
Weather Tonight and Saturday Forecast
TONIGHT AND SATURDAY LB AREA fair with lows around 45 and highs near 65. MOUNTAINS fair with 15 to 58. DESERTS fair with 25 to 70.
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