King Kong chills New York crowd during film shoot
An onlookers crowd of about 5000 gathered in New York as a Styrofoam gorilla replica fell from a tower set piece for Dino De Laurentiis remake of King Kong. Dawn revealed as Jessica Lange, extras recruited from ads. actual fall filmed in Hollywood with a mechanical monster. The New York shoot cost about 250000 for three takes with a five minute final scene planned.
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Judge and defense clash over juror honesty remarks
In Los Angeles William and Emily Harris trial the judge and chief defense attorney Leonard Weinglass sparred over comments about juror honesty. Weinglass sought dismissal of 47 prospective jurors claiming prejudice after Judge Mark Brandler questioned juror honesty.
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Burglary Tollows Drug Overdoses In La Mirada
Five suspects arrested after burglars allegedly stole barbiturates worth 4000 from a La Mirada drug store. Three youths and Joyce McCaleb, 37, were among those treated for overdoses at local hospitals amid investigations of burglary and drug supply.
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Weather outlook for Los Angeles area tonight and Wednesday
Tonight in the L A area a morning low with clouds and otherwise fair conditions. Mountain regions will be fair and windy with a low around 45 and a high near 75. Deserts remain fair and windy with a low about 45 and a high near 102.
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Democrats push reforms after sex probe in House
Democratic leaders approve strict public accounting of House employee duties and tighten control over staff and travel. Rep. Frank Thompson poised to replace Rep. Wayne Hays as chairman after a scandal involving a mistress. Task force proposals include consolidating 14 account lines, monthly employee duty certifications, quarterly public disclosures, reclaiming oversight power, and forming an eight to seven commission to review procedures by December.
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Sharp Cost Rise Hits L A Area in May
The May rise in prices for goods and services in Long Beach and Los Angeles area is 1.5 percent, the largest monthly increase since March 1975. National food costs led a 0.6 percent jump, pushing the national CPI higher, with Jim Worth of the Bureau noting area prices at 186.8 and $16.63 spent for foods and services that cost $10 in 1967.
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Southern California
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Two Compton Councilmen Convicted of Extortion
Two Compton city councilmen were convicted of extortion and sentenced to three years in prison along with a $10,000 fine. The case highlighted corruption within local government and drew attention to push for ethics reform in the area's councils.
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Missing girl found after six day hospital ordeal
An 18 year old mentally retarded epileptic girl from Long Beach who vanished from Carmelitos Tuesday was found Monday at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk by a nurse who read about her disappearance. She was brought to the hospital and later identified by her mother. The family had waited for medical clearance before she could return home.
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Henry McCaleb
Long Beach
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Norwalk
Independent Press- Telegram
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Ina Daz
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Jeanine
Aster
Sheriff's Deputies
Long Beach Mayor to name 21 member Task Force
Mayor Thomas J. Clark announced plans to appoint a 21 member Task Force for New Directions to offer positive recommendations for change and constructive criticism of city government. He aims for a diverse, independent panel drawn from all walks of life with no vested interests, seeking staff support from the mayor and council.
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New Directions
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RTD L A bus fare hike eyed by city supervisors
Los Angeles supervisors approve 6.8 million in RTD subsidies for next year on condition fares rise from 25 to 35 cents. Municipal lines may also lift to 35 cents. downtown minibuses get 25 cent fare while seniors stay at 10 cents. Base fare becomes 36 cents with extra zone, and passes climb to 14 dollars monthly and 25 dollars zone.
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Milwaukee waitress survives night trapped in car trunk
Eleanor Busalacki a 42 year old Milwaukee waitress crawled into the trunk of a 1969 Buick Sun day night after her keys vanished. Slamming shut the trunk she slept until dawn and then used a screwdriver to free the rear deck radio speaker, signaling rescuers who freed her around 10:15 a.m. She noted she kept only a sleeping bag and spare tire in the trunk.
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