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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1970
Page
24
In Auburn New York thirty two hostages were freed after seven hours as more than 40 prisoners seized control of part of the facility. The incident began around noon and ended with the release of the captives and no further details on injuries or outcomes. Local authorities reported the event as a prison disturbance involving a large inmate group with tensions rising during the afternoon.
In a Wednesday session the council approved various contracts and arrangements. Actions include a light speed search and retrieval system study, a helicopter procurement, industrial equipment contracts, and energy system upgrades for the Queen Mary project. Also approved are street traffic amendments, building plans, vending and permit measures, and attendance authorizations for officials at conferences.
Deputy Paul Rapisarda of Lakewood station confronted a masked robber at the A and V Liquor Store on Alondra Boulevard in Bellflower. Robert Eugene Collins, 36, armed with an air pistol and wearing a stocking mask, surrendered after deputies arrived and he was ordered to drop the weapon. He was booked at Lakewood station for investigation of armed robbery.
A list of building permit actions includes alterations for Grace Presbyterian Church and God Church at Locust and Cherry Avenues. Projects involve contractors such as Thurman Construction and 140 Russell Price. totals include 2100 and 140 prices with additions to multiple addresses, showing pre design and contracting activity.
Beiru t coast guardsmen found a limpet mine attached to the Panam a registered Tkaria freighter of American Transport Line in the harbor It contained 44 pounds of hashish instead of explosives The crew was detained for questioning and the ship was bound for Cyprus and Burnpa
Cloudy cool conditions prevail across regions with occasional rain chances. Highs reach the mid to upper sixties in inland valleys, with cooler coastal areas and scattered showers possible tonight through Friday. Winds remain strong and gusty in mountain and inland districts, with variable offshore winds driving changing conditions.
In a Carnegie Library amnesty this week a biography of Benedict Arnold checked out in 1914 was returned. The overdue item carried an ecard with names Mary Blair Burgwin James Q Denny NT. A man said the book was found among his mother's belongings and urged reporting its return. Rene Pinchart, 79, a former fencing master who coached four U.S. Olympic teams from 1928 to 1952, died Monday in Middletown Canada.
STATISTIcs Death Notices document multiple residents with dates of death including Mable Burns at 2192 Olive Ave and Ethel H. Dault at 206 E 7th St. Also lists numerous births at Community Hospital with names and addresses, and many obituaries across Los Angeles area.
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