Ousted general warns withdrawal from Korea risks war
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub, fired for criticizing policy, told a House subcommittee that North Korea has intensified its forces, with tanks rising from 50 to 2000 and more ships and jets. He said military officers expect war if U.S. ground troops depart and contradicted a budget study on deterrence. Brown spoke on the defense situation as the report continued.
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Carter says Saudis not threaten oil embargo
President Carter met Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia and said Arabs had not threatened to embargo oil to pressure the United States over Israel. He dismissed a claim by Egyptian FM Fahmy and noted no firm stance on Palestinian refugees. An Oxnard quake, magnitude 2.3, caused no damage.
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Hostage crisis in Netherlands as South Moluccan gunmen threaten
In Assen a school siege and train hijack held over 160 hostages as two government psychiatrists sat with officials. Children cried out to live while militants demanded 31 prisoners’ release and a jet flight. Dutch leaders pursued negotiations with hope of surrender.
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Bank executive and wife survive ransom ruse in Las Vegas
FBI reports extortionists kidnapped Reno Fruzza, a First National Bank of Nevada vice president, and his wife Polly in Rancho Circle. The pair were held over 12 hours and injected with a deadly toxin bluff, later learning the substance was harmless and an antidote would be provided. Investigation ongoing with at least two suspects.
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Long Beach City Council approves golf fee hike and broad service increases
City finance committee approves a one and a half percent golf fee rise signaling wider city charge increases. Budget officials say refuse collection marina slips building services planning permits fire inspections ambulance services and new beach parking and business license fees could raise 8.3 million dollars next fiscal year.
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Carl Mackay
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Sacramento considers tolerating streetwalkers in designated area
City officials discuss grouping prostitutes near the animal shelter or warehouses as a tested zone where soliciting could be allowed. Police Chief Kearns opposes any legal change while ombudsman Thompson defends exploring a tolerated area with risk of arrest for violators. Streetwalker lobbyist Cruz demands police assurances against arrests.
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Weather Tonight and Thursday Area Forecast
TONIGHT AND THURSDAY LL B AREA OFFERING CHANCE OF RAIN. Low 55 High 72. MOUNTAINS RAIN Low 2 High 4. DESERT City windy Low 82.
Health facility closings eyed by county auditor report
Health facility closings are urged by the county in an auditor's report due to financial mismanagement. The item appears on Page A-2 and notes county action to address troubled facilities.
Roos and Smith win Assembly primary for 46th District
Democrat Michael Roos leads 12 candidate field with 6,02 votes and faces Republican Dan Smith in a June 2 runoff for the 46th Assembly seat vacated by Charles Warren. Roos tops Louis Udovich and Sabrina Schiller among Democrats. Smith nips Don Hollinsworth among Republicans. District includes Silverlake Echo Park Los Feliz Wilshire in Los Angeles with 32,000 Democrats and 50,000 Republicans.
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