This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1971
Page
2
A third monoxide smog alert was issued as Len tox station reported 69 parts per million. High traffic and low visibility grounded the Long Beach police helicopter for safety. Weatherman predicts relief Wednesday with warmer temperatures.
A federal suit filed near the Kennedy Space Center seeks 5 million for Mrs. Grissom and 5 million for the estate over the loss of Gus Grissom. It alleges the space capsule had no proper fire extinguisher system, no emergency egress, and wiring defects that could cause cabin flame. Also named are North American Aviation and Rockwell subsidiaries.
Hazel M. sent a Christmas card to President Nixon asking about his family and the Vietnam war. Last month Jim received a 23 page transcript of a televised press interview plus a thank you card. His mother said he was amazed and delighted by the detailed reply. He joked he isn’t old enough to vote for him.
A hood detached from a car on the San Gabriel River Freeway struck and killed motorcyclist Elbert Lee Selzer, 29, of Monte, near Whittier. Driver Nicholas Abraham, 65, of Whittier, stopped and aided the victim until California Highway Patrol officers arrived at the scene.
Albert is poised to become speaker as McCormack retires at the end of the 91st Congress. Dan Rostenkowski is ousted as caucus chairman, Olin Teague named to replace him by a 131 to 9 percent vote. The Democrats face a contested race for the majority floor leader with Hale Boggs Morris Udall James O’Hara B F Sisk and Wayne Hays in the mix. The caucus will set new rules on committee chair selections, while Republicans seek to curb seniority as they prepare for a new leadership lineup led by Samuel Devine in the House party chair role. The 92nd Congress opens with Albert likely winning speaker and Ford becoming minority leader.
Governor Reagan said he will not offer a tax reform proposal to the Legislature this year. He urged Democratic leaders in the Senate and Assembly to lead a bipartisan reform plan or there will be none. He signaled openness to offtrack betting within a general reform context and welcomed payroll withholding considerations. He noted supplemental cost-cutting measures may be needed to balance the 1971-72 budget but pledged no tax increase. He ended with a hint to watch his Feb 3 budget message.
Cleanup crews used vacuums and 20 dump trucks to remove oil soaked hay and debris from a major spill in San Francisco Bay. About 375 laborers, 15 tank trucks, and thousands of bales of straw and excelsior supported operations from Fisherman’s Wharf to Sausalito and beyond. Oil reached Angel and Alcatraz islands and near the Bay Bridge to Oakland. The Oregon Standard remained anchored three miles east after collision with another tanker, while flags and booms protected the San Francisco Marina harbors. State agencies and ecology groups organized rescue and cleansing stations for wildlife and urged avoidance of detergents amid ecological concerns.
Las Vegas coroner reports Sonny Liston died of natural causes with poor oxygen to the heart muscles, aided by heart circulation problems. Traces of codeine and morphine appeared in tissues and scarring near the elbow suggests possible needle marks.
The letter discusses answering a gun form with a felony conviction, noting pardons restore voting and jury rights. It explains the Long Beach Animal Shelter notifies owners if tagged, then takes injured pets to the owner’s chosen vet or, if unavailable, to the nearest VB Vet, only with Southern California Veterinary Medical Association members. It also details apartment deposit handling by Del Amo Luxury Garden Apartments via Professional Property Management, stating refunds are computerized and typically take about two months.
Jan 7 mobile home buyers arrive with cashier’s check and exercise option to purchase a 12 by 52 display model mobile home under a written contract. They now possess the unit and have paid in full, per W. K. in Corona.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.