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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
1
Bobby Gene Garcia, who fled the New Mexico state prison in Santa Fe, was recaptured by sheriff's deputies in Albuquerque after a week on the lam. He joked about his "vacation" and suggested broader prison releases. Garcia is 24.
Cardinal Gregory Peter Agagianian, former Armenian patriarch and papal candidate, died at 75 in Rome after a period of illness. Born Lazarus Agagiani in Akhaltzikhe, he rose to prominence in the Vatican, earning the title "more Roman than the Romans" and playing a key role in 20th century Church leadership.
County and county courthouse officials examine dirt and gravel under the building to assess removal feasibility for a new storage area. Supervisors George Wacker and Arnest Gayden, referencing a miner background, report finding a string of gold in samples.
Fragment of newspaper classified page noting mailing and delivery details for a local office and service listings with partial contact information and dates. Reads like an early 20th century small town item, mentioning the postal service and a Sunday publication reference.
A neighbor dispute escalated to a gun battle as more than 50 officers confronted Sam D Farmer in Memphis. Mahamlan James Crossno, 26, was wounded by a 12 gauge blast and required brain surgery as police fired hundreds of rounds and used tear gas to end the siege. Rochester, an elderly veteran, said the incident began when Farmer fired into his home after being asked to use his own phone.
Senate Democrats pressed new additions to Governor Reagan's budget, including college building plans and pay raises for about 140,000 state workers. If approved, the package could reduce the deficit by up to 7.6 billion. Assembly and Senate panels hurdle toward a unified budget by June, with welfare and Medi Cal boosts already eyed.
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