Lakewood appoints acting city administrator after manager resigns
Lakewood's new council, elected March 2, voted to end the city manager form and return to a city administrator system. Milton Farrell submitted an involuntary resignation after closed sessions. Howard Chambers became acting administrator as Dan Branstine G C DeBaun and Donald Plunkett joined, replacing retiring leaders. Farrell will serve as consultant through June 7 and seeks other admin posts.
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Sheila Pokras
William Young
Jo Bernatt
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DeBaut
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Fullerton
Plunkett
Three Long Beach men charged in Orange County mail theft ring
Long Beach detectives arrested three men after a Secret Witness tip led to exposure of a large Orange County mail theft operation. Gil bert Chavarria 38 William Loudermilk 31 and David Thomas 34 of Long Beach were arraigned in Los Angeles federal court on charges of mail theft conspiracy to commit mail theft and possession of a post office master key. If convicted they face federal trial next Tuesday and the Secret Witness 368 F50 may receive a 500 dollar reward.
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Huge mail destruction disclosed in Detroit post office
Rep. Charles Wilson inspected Detroit’s main post office and described thousands of bulk mail pieces, many damaged or destroyed, kept behind a guarded fence. Officials denied systematic destruction, citing misaddressed or damaged contents and equipment faults, with a small portion confirmed as damaged by machinery.
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Nixon says Kissinger chose taps in wiretap program
President Nixon testifies under oath that Kissinger directed surveillance decisions, not himself, in the early wiretap program. Halperin, suing Nixon and Kissinger for damages, asserts inconsistencies between Nixon and Kissinger about the program’s origin and termination.
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Florida primary reshapes race as Ford and Carter lead
Ford won Florida with 53 percent to Reagan 41 in a four for four start as Carter edged Wallace 34 to 31 with Jackson 24 in the Democratic tally. Jackson said third place helps his bid while Wallace vows to stay in. Humphrey called it a horse race with big industrial states ahead. Carter called the victory a springboard toward Illinois, and Reagan noted grass roots support while Ford emphasized incumbent advantage.
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Ford knockout of Reagan seen in Florida primary
Ford scored a decisive Florida primary victory over Ronald Reagan fueling a possible fatal blow to Reagan's bid for the GOP nomination. Carter upset George Wallace in the Democratic race, winning 34 percent to Wallace 24 and Jackson 11.
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Long Beach Faces Health Funding Cutbacks
Sea eee Oe FINDIT LONG BEACH will be hardest hit under proposed county health funding cutbacks. GOV BROWN Playboy interview notes mixed views on women's liberation and self-indulgence. YWCA officials close building after roof collapse. City Council seeks three constitutional amendments for June ballot. Grand Prix race game winners earn $600 weekly prizes. LBSU uses music therapy. Transit officials approve labor RTD accord under economic duress. March of Dimes event noted. New ways to care for elderly highlighted by Sylvia Porter.
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Mother's love and political support Jimmy Carter wins Florida
In Plains Georgia a proud Lillian Carter praises her son Jimmy Carter after his decisive primary victory over Alabama Governor George Wallace in Florida. She calls Wallace finished and credits Jimmy's year of hard work while caring for his 8-year-old daughter Amy. She adds humor about his fear of being fired.
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