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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
1
Californians plan a mass travel surge amid extreme dryness and heat risk. Highway Patrol quotes and California Automobile Association warn of crowded highways and beaches while 41 people died last year in similar conditions.
The CHP forecasts record traffic volumes for the holiday weekend amid fire perils and jammed roads. LA police and fire officials warn it will be hectic with fireworks dangers and possible grass fires. drought closures may affect camping sites in Northern California while Mt. Diablo and Mt. Tamalpais areas face fire risk.
Water trucking is delivering supplies to 11 drought‑stricken communities north of San Francisco. Bolinas officials consider weekend water shutoffs for businesses to preserve supply. San Mateo County is declared a federal disaster area with calls to conserve water. Monterey Peninsula courses Pebble Beach Spyglass Hill Cypress Point reduce usage by 20 percent.
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies with mild coastal mornings and temperatures near 87 in Long Beach as more than one million visitors flock to Southland beaches. Lifeguards urge safety, warn of potential jellyfish and rip current dangers, and desert areas face flash flood watches and warnings.
The Senate passed a 32.5 billion weapons procurement bill authorizing production of the B1 bomber and a 6.7 billion Navy ship program. House support trimmed to 2 billion under Ford requests. Approval sends the measure to President Ford for signature.
LB area shows night and morning low clouds then clearing with a low 65 and high 82. Mountaine region fair with 52 overnight and 45 tonight, deserts fair and windy with a low 84 and high 112.
Karl Thomas was picked up by a Soviet ship after failing to cross the Atlantic in a balloon. He was in good condition and to be dropped near Rotterdam once a salvage tug reaches Holland. Rescue followed a three day no-contact period.
The Supreme Court ruled states cannot require a husband’s consent or a parent’s permission for a minor to obtain an abortion. The Missouri statute’s parental and spousal consent sections were struck down, while a minor’s written consent remains allowed. The decision limits blanket parental involvement for single minors under 18 and signals potential guidelines for counseling between parent and child.
County supervisors approve a record 8.3 billion dollar budget for 1976 77 with a 29 cent property tax increase. The 3 2 vote funds El Cerrito Health Services Center in Long Beach while delaying other restores. Hayes Hahn and Edelman support the plan noting need for tax reform.
Pro Palestinian hijackers freed a second group of hostages at Uganda's Entebbe airport as Israel signaled readiness to discuss prisoner releases. About 101 hostages were moved to an Air France rescue flight to Paris, with 98 passengers and 12 crew remaining in Entebbe. Prime Minister Rabin was empowered to negotiate, while a Uganda radio broadcast warned of a 5 am PDT deadline. The hijackers declared continued resolve for their plan to free their homeland amid imperialism and Zionism.
William Dawson denies paying for a Long Beach Harbor Bank lease. Two fatal highway crashes occur in Long Beach area. Police Chief suspended over alleged tactics. blames radicals. State board charged with gross negligence in 17 infant deaths at a clinic. Future of ranch for troubled boys under debate. Gasoline likely plentiful for Fourth of July weekend but prices rise. FBI Director Kelley says he did not authorize break-ins before his tenure. Liberal dignity in death resolution defeated by AMA. New Senior Citizens Recreation Center on Ocean Boulevard urged. Sylvia Porter column critiques Social Security injustice benefiting the affluent.
Of 105 Long Beach city workers cut from federally funded CETA positions, 8 have been hired in regular civil service, 28 referred to private firms, and 10 placed in city jobs. Officials report 32 CETA vacancies exist for fiscal 1976 77 with 10 filled so far. Federal funds total 3.8 million with 25 percent to outside agencies like LBUSD and Long Beach State University.
A 49 year old Long Beach man identified as Raymond Lanphar was stabbed to death near his home after resisting a street robbery. Police say two younger men attacked him outside his route from a bar on East Anaheim Street. The victim died at Community Hospital about an hour later. The incident followed two prior killings in the city over the past two nights, with a 21 year old and a 65 year old victim linked to separate slayings under investigation. Police pursued leads and made arrests as the investigation continued.
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