Fire sweeps 32 story Oriental Tower in downtown Los Angeles
A massive blaze at the 32 story Oriental Tower in downtown Los Angeles destroyed multiple floors and sent flames leaping from upper windows. Firefighters battled for over an hour and a half as the building’s ancient elevator and fire hole systems complicated efforts. No confirmation of occupants.
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Fi River
21St Moor
Fire Department
Bill Wofford
Hme
Weather Tonight and Tomorrow in Area
Area forecast for tonight shows fair conditions with low around 33. Morning reads fair with a high near 33 and west winds light. Tonight and tomorrow expect continue fair skies with temperatures rising to the upper 30s.
Auto workers GM reach accord as strike began
The United Auto Workers and General Motors announced a tentative national agreement about 22 hours after 80 000 workers began a selective “ministrike” at 16 GM plants. Readiness to ratify by rank and file. six issues remained unresolved including unemployment benefits and unionization at southern plants. The pact mirrors Ford’s pattern and ends the first major two‑strike year since 1937.
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Ford Motor Co
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Leonard Woovcock
Irvinge Bluestone
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Woodcock
Bluestone
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Bodies pulled from Scotia mine after fatal Kentucky explosion
Eleven men entombed in Scotia Coal Co No 1 mine since a March methane blast were brought to the surface in three mine cars covered with yellow plastic. Families watched in distress as cars arrived, some women sedated, an honor guard stood by while relatives identified the victims at a temporary morgue.
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Scotia Coal Co
Blue Diamond Coal Co
Carter names 11 advisers for high level appointments
Plains Ga AP Jimmy Carter names 11 advisers from labor education business and black community to aid Cabinet picks. Jody Powell cited Nixon letter and warm congratulations. George Bush arrives for briefing on highly sensitive material as Mondale to attend. Kissinger to brief Carter and Mondale on foreign affairs Saturday.
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Man slain as Cypress police storm doctor’s office siege
A Cypress sergeant died and three officers were wounded during a five hour siege after a burglary alarm at a doctor’s office. Police, aided by surrounding agencies, fired tear gas and used a special weapons squad before arresting the unidentified suspect at 8:10 a.m. The slain sergeant was Donald Sowma, 44, a four year veteran and father of four. The shooting occurred after two shots were fired from inside the office, prompting a large response and a lengthy standoff at 564 W Lincoln Ave in a shopping center.
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Aubrey Duke
Donald Sowma
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la Palma Community Hospital
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Huntington Beach
Buena Park
Orange County
Sheriff's Office
Ron Kasper
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Patricia Hearst moved from prison to awaiting bail ruling
In San Diego a smiling Patricia Hearst was whisked from federal custody as lawyers seek bail pending appeals of her federal conviction. Authorities would not comment on the transfer while movement of prisoners remains ongoing. Her father Randolph Hearst and uncle posted a $500,000 bond to clear state charges. Hearst, 22, faces a separate case linked to a shooting at an Inglewood sporting goods store during her Symbionese Liberation Army fugitive period.
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Patricia Hearst
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U.S
Washington
Bill Dempsey
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Frank Moe
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October price rise at 7 month low in CPI report
Washington reports consumer prices advanced three tenths of a percent in October, the smallest rise in seven months as inflation moderates. The 12 month increase runs 5.3 percent, while worker purchasing power rose after August and September declines.
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Apt
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Prisoner Gary Gilmore May See His Friend Again
Inmate support and a potential visit arise as Gary Gilmore returns to prison. The news item notes inmate cheer, while other items report on corruption in government, amphetamine use, a self rep defending attorney move, a drunken driving plea, and a U.S. law program potentially triggering jet replacements within eight years.
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Gary Gilmore
Worb
U.S
October Prices Climb Slightly in L A Area
In October, Long Beach Los Angeles metro consumer prices rose half a percent with inflation easing versus last year. The CPI reached 171.5, meaning 17.15 dollars buys what 10 dollars did in 1967. Cost increases spread across most categories, meats and meals contributing significantly.
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Kim Worth
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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