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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1971
Page
4
The Bureau reports unemployment rose slightly from 6.0 to just under 9.0 percent, driven by fewer Negra and white job prospects. Farm job gains offset some losses, the average work week edged up, and teen unemployment held near 17.2 percent while factory overtime remained steady.
A chemical fire in Meridian Mississippi endangered the business district when a Southern Railway freight car derailed at the southeast downtown yard. Firefighters, joined by Meridian Naval Air Station personnel, contained the blaze to four cars and a trestle with no injuries. Residents within a half mile evacuated as alcohol leaked and burned on water.
Bank mess is robbed during transfer at Four Mot warehouse in San Juan. Bandits with a submachine gun seize about 500000 held guards briefly before fleeing. vehicle abandoned near the main fire station. Police say suspects were tracked to a nearby hotel.
Virginia Heffington says Liberace shouted and ordered her out of a Los Angeles luncheon after she said his beef stroganoff tasted like canned beef stew. The incident occurred during a private party at the Music Center where 40 writers attended. Heffington reported Liberace refused a photo and expelled her with the remark don t ever come back.
Treasury officials described Connallys order easing dollar transactions with the People's Republic of China while keeping export and import prohibitions. American firms may buy Red Chinese goods with U S dollars and resell abroad, with oil firms allowed to sell to Chinese ships except those trading with North Korea, Vietnam, or Cuba.
FDA warns Americans to quit eating swordfish due to high mercury levels especially endangering children and women of child bearing age. Industry leaders report sharp demand drop and possible closures as traders stock dwindles and restaurants remove swordfish from menus.
The Navy faces continued oil spill issues with California suing over spills. Long Beach effort includes tying the hospital ship to shore systems and cracking down on ship detachments. Navy officials warn complete cleanup may cost about 1 billion dollars and take a decade. Industry estimates nationwide pollution spending exceeds hundreds of millions.
Readers ask about bad check identification and credit marks and Offshore airport hearings. The columnist notes Telecredit services and public hearing plans, plus welfare aid and housing help for a Long Beach family. Readers may contact Assemblyman Cullen and the DPSS for assistance.
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