Mystery blast shuts major Saudi oil pipeline
An explosion and fire at Abqaiq oilfield 35 miles from Dhahran forced a shutdown of a key Saudi pipeline. Officials said the blaze was contained within 12 hours and no gas facility or storage tank was endangered. One Saudi foreman died and 24 to 30 were injured, with saboteur theories under review. Aramco said the fire is nearly out and under control.
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Long Beach gambling scheme linked to Ringo operation
In Los Angeles Federal Court, testimony tied Ringo to a broader gambling plan as ex city councilman Bert Bond, Marvin Kobey, and Edward Hagen face trial. Wayne Sharp said Kobey planned to use Ringo as a starting point to expand licensing of the operation into Long Beach, with further ties to Lite-O-Line like games and 3 percent cash payoffs for political support. Shira and Bond were indicted in 1975. Sharp eyed coercive immunity as a witness.
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Weather Tonight and Friday in the L B Area
Tonight and Friday forecast calls for showers with a chance of rain across the L B area. Mountains will be windy with a rain chance and snow level around 5,500 feet. Desert regions face rain chances, wind, with temperatures from the low 40s to mid 70s.
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FEC Orders Gov Shapp to Return Federal Campaign Funds
The Federal Election Commission votes to force Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp to refund 299,066 dollars in federal funds from his short lived presidential bid. Five members support, one abstains, while Shapp and aides face unclear repayment steps and possible court testing.
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Choice of envoy to U.S. causes furor in Britain
London AP reports Peter Jay, son-in-law of Prime Minister Callaghan, named Britain's ambassador to Washington. Critics say nepotism, while Jay vows to shape U S views of Britain and strengthen ties with Americans. He will earn about 34,748 dollars salary plus 68,000 dollar expenses.
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Long Beach Bank Branches Put Up For Sale By Bank Of California
Bank of California announces sale of 33 branches statewide, including two Long Beach locations at 600 Redondo Ave and 444 W Ocean Blvd. The sale aims to shed 309 million in deposits and 167 million in loans across four package groups, citing high costs and intense competition with Bank of America. Chauncey E. Schmidt, the bank’s chief executive, notes inability to compete on every street corner.
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Panama breaks off talks on canal treaty
Washington AP reports talks on a new Panama Canal treaty recessed unexpectedly to permit Panamanian negotiators to fly home for consultations on new developments. The break came after a two hour session Wednesday when chief Panamanian negotiator Romulo Escobar Betancourt ordered a return home.
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Lakewood woman climbs in high heels to seek help in snow
Karen Lehrback, 22, hiked six miles through knee and waist deep snow in high heel sandals to reach aid for her boyfriend Eddy Bland, 24, left frostbitten in a snowbound car north of Table Mountain. Both had been stranded since Saturday during a storm. Lehrback, released from Kaiser facility in Panorama City, recalled near death feelings and ongoing pain as she described the arduous trek and relief at finding help.
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Carter cites Europe trip as substantial success
President Carter described his European journey as a quiet sense of confidence among Western allies that they can compete with the Soviet Union. He cited a renewed spirit of hope, and said the United States should accept a Palestinian homeland though he did not specify where. He affirmed the US Israel relationship and said he would not recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization while it rejects Israel's right to exist. In New Orleans, Richard Tonry, who resigned amid vote fraud allegations, and law partner John W. Mumphrey were indicted by a federal grand jury.
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Volunteer water cutbacks fail to meet goal
Walt Murray reports that Southern California water agencies struggle to reach a 10 percent voluntary reduction. April usage in Long Beach fell only 1.4 percent versus last year as the Metropolitan Water District notes a 12 percent rise in demand on its Colorado River supply. City officials weigh mandatory measures but say a council decision is weeks away while Los Angeles considers a ban on water waste and a 10 percent mandatory cut starting July 1.
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Bakery workers return to jobs after six day West Coast walkout
Bakery workers resume duties today following the ratification of a new contract that ended a six day West Coast walkout. Page Ad.
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