06 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1977
Page
1
Two children, Melissa Isaac age 6 and Martin Isaac, died when a car they slept in was stolen by a man who then set the vehicle on fire. Police say a 19 year old is being questioned. the father, Melford Isaac, reported the incident after discovering the blaze.
Signal Hill voters approve 15 million in revenue bonds as the first step in a 34 million redevelopment plan for the hilltop area. Councilman Robert Randle led prioritization of projects with 1980 completion goals, including widening Cherry Avenue and sewer and water improvements. Delayed items include miniparks and major street work, while Orange Avenue and California Avenue widenings remain on track.
Ford Motor Co recalls about 295000 1976 77 Econoline Vans and Club Wagons in the United States Canada and overseas to fit pad ding on instrument panels after reports of panel shattering and injuries. At least four panels have broken and three people were hurt.
More than 3,000 municipal workers in Detroit walked out, halting buses, garbage pickups, and hospital services. Police numbers swelled after emergency operators quit, while libraries closed and pools faced closure amid 90 degree heat and tense bargaining stalemate.
Tonight in the LB area is fair with a low around 3 and a high near unknown. Mountains remain mostly fair with a low about 45 and a high near 76. Deserts stay fair with a low near 77 and a high around 18.
A forest fire ignited by fireworks burned an estimated 125 to 200 acres on Sugar Pine Mountain between Christian Valley and Meadow Vista. The blaze was brought under control late Tuesday by forest rangers as crews contained hotspots and monitored for rekindling.
Cadets at the Lake Elsinore Military Academy rescued two women from the second floor as a fire swept the administration building. Damage was estimated at 250000 dollars. A five day student admitted starting the blaze with matches. the youth is in Riverside County Juvenile Hall. Pearl Conklin and Deri Flowers were treated for smoke inhalation. About 40 to 50 boys fled the building in underwear around 10 p.m.
Gen Edward Wilcox former commander of the 1st Marine Division was found dead in jogging attire near his home at Camp Pendleton. Governor Brown vetoes a bill allowing countywide exemptions from a new blood selling law. A federal grand jury in Washington probes illegal FBI wiretapping and possible illegal entry. Lung cancer affects younger people, likely linked to smoking. A renewed clash over air bags pits automakers against safety groups. A survey finds few Americans ready to reestablish ties with Cuba without concessions. Concerned citizens form a Hollywood cleanup committee to restore its former glory.
Superior Court Judge Paul Fegly ruled the city schools part voluntary desegregation plan unconstitutional. The Board of Education must return within nine days with realistic measures to begin desegregation by February 1978 and consider all reasonable alternatives. A referee will monitor progress and may obtain court orders for information.
In Commerce the Hyatt House Hotel fire on the third floor sent 50 guests fleeing smoky rooms. Three firefighters were injured from smoke inhalation, including 3 year old David Reyes who was listed stable at Monterey Park Hospital. An arson probe was launched.
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