09 May 1973
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1973
Page
1
Spokane Washington officials condemn a TOM T. HALL song as an insult to the city’s image. Councilman M O'Brien notes Expo 74 spending and vows to write to the songwriter while urging a positive view of Spokane for visitors.
Actress Debbie Reynolds faced a preliminary hearing on illegal gun possession after pulling her son's prop gun from her purse. The 41 year old denied intent to harm and a May 22 hearing was scheduled. The piece also notes David Eisenhower joining the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin as a sportswriter and other brief items.
In Beirut and southern Lebanon, Lebanese army units endured heavy rocket and mortar barrages as clashes resumed after a cease-fire announcement. Army communiques reported 21 soldiers killed and 83 wounded, with strikes on a radar station, airport, air combat school, and officers’ housing. Eight soldiers died near Tyre and three banks were blown up by armed men in Beirut outskirts.
San Quentin authorities report three inmates stabbed during separate incidents. James Alvarez, 25, and John Natale, 28, were attacked in the south dining room, with Natale hospitalized for observation. Willie Ray Smith, 24, was stabbed near the gym, suffering a chest puncture. Natale is from Monterey County and faces robbery and escape charges. Alvarez is serving a sentence for second degree murder. Smith is jailed for robbery and firearm use.
President Nixon planned a appearance at a high priced Republican fundraising dinner in Washington tonight and would likely address Watergate only briefly. White House press secretary Ziegler said no major statement was expected in the next day or two.
Six Brooklyn youths aged 12 to 18 were charged after a two alarm fire killed six people in a Brownsville War Lords tenement. Andrew Williams Jr. 18 faced murder and arson charges, others charged with juvenile delinquency. Police traced suspects by nickname and school checks. motive said to be revenge.
In Sacramento Assembly Speaker Bob Moretti announced a three prong inquiry to determine if the projected fuel shortage is a false emergency created by oil companies. Hearings set in Los Angeles San Francisco and Sacramento to probe gasoline pricing and industry practices.
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