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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1971

Page

2

Senators reject delay in campaign funds plan

Senate votes defeat amendments to delay federal campaign financing. GOP and Democratic sides clash over checks on funds and timing. White House opposition cited as Nixon aides argue against tying the tax bill to the financing plan.

Nixon Carl R. Curtis Hugh Scott U.S. Senate Clark MacGregor Congress MacGregor Charles McC. Mathias Jr Maryland John C. Pastore Mathias

Gunmen kill two Black Muslims in San Francisco

Police investigate the Sunday killings of Freddie Webb 31 of Chicago and Charles Willis 27 of Richmond in the Fillmore District. Both victims were shot in the head, wallets on them, no robbery motive found, and cards identifying them as Nation of Islam members were found. Detectives pursue motive and suspect details.

San Francisco UPD Harrow Fillmore District Freddie Les Webb Chicago Charles Philip Willis Richmond Contra Costa County Nation of Islam Viethm Ronnie Fienaugh Oakland Webb

Fire tears into overturned La Jenette hull at Port Huenem

Firefighters from Ventura County and a Navy base fought a blaze that damaged the 467 foot former cruise ship La Jenette after it overturned on a beach near Port Hueneme in April 1970. The cause was under investigation with no damage estimate yet. Built in 1930s era service for WWII troop transport and later a cruise liner.

Port Hueneme la Jenette Venture Aboutoi la Jenelle

Denture Adhesive Cream Promises Secure Fit for All Day Wear

An advertisement touts Fixopexr denture adhesive cream that lets wearers bite chew and speak with less worry. One application lasts for hours and helps dentures stay in place, promoting comfort and oral health. See a dentist for proper fit and use Pix an ENT Denture Adhesive Cream.

San Clemente volunteers and Nixon aid stricken boy

Danny Jones a four year old from San Clemente receives help from police, a public service agency and even President Nixon after heart surgery and a dramatic medical saga. His family, including mother, father Tennis and sister Alissa, faced months in intensive care and mounting bills. Donations, insurance, and hospital aid offset costs, with continued hopes for heart operation success.

Police Department Public Service Agency President Nixon Jones Daugher Alissa Ile San Chemette Danny White House San Clemente Washington

L A youth shoots self in Russian roulette attempt

Aaron Wiggens, 16, attempted Russian roulette Sunday night in Los Angeles. After several spins he fired the revolver and a 4.3 caliber slug struck his skull, exiting the other side. He was alone walking home from a movie when the gun discharged at California Hospital.

Los Angeles UPL Aaron Wiggens Wiggens California Hospital

Oldsters Ready For Second Los Angeles To Vegas Run

A group of six to eight senior marathoners will start from KTLA Studios in Hollywood on Wednesday for a relay to the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. Among them is 72 year old Nae Johnson known for a six and a half minute mile pace and weekly 150 mile practice, with a diet of dandelion greens and vegetarian foods. The six to eight runners will relay for an hour each, aiming to beat last year’s 46 hour time and share two hours of the total.

Los Angeles UPI Las Vegas Nev Hollywood Ktla-Tv Sahara Hotel Nae Johnson

Preparation H helps shrink hemorrhoidal swelling and relief

Doctors report in hundreds of patients that a non narcotic formula relieves burning itch and pain from hemorrhoidal tissue. The preparation H ointment or suppository protects irritated surfaces and eases bowel movements without stinging or anesthetics.

Minneapolis suspends Mississippi River water intake

Minneapolis halted its Mississippi River water intake for about 10 hours as a precaution after the Northern States Power reactor at Monticello discharged 10,000 gallons of radioactive water. The move, ordered by the Minnesota Public Health Department, aimed to prevent intake contamination though storage water kept supply secure. Authorities noted the radioactivity levels were not deemed dangerous, while officials in Saint Paul briefly closed their intake as a precaution until an all clear was issued.

Minneapolis UPI Northern States Power Co Monticello Minn Mississippi Minnesota,Public Health Department Han Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minnesota Department of Health Russell Harling Minnesota Environmental Control Citizens, Association Paul Minnesota Mineesota

San Diego judge dies in apparent self-inflicted wound

San Diego Municipal Court Judge Richard I. Donovan, 6, died from a gunshot to the head in an apparent suicide. He collapsed at his home after his wife found him in the shower with a 12 caliber pistol nearby. A coroner's inquest will determine the precise cause. Donovan, appointed by Gov. Edmund G Brown in 1966, previously served as a Republican assemblyman and was a former National City police officer and deputy-county marshal before practicing law.

Chula Vista San Diego Richard ‘I. Donovan Donovan Pegey Edmund G. Brown National

Legislators push rapid action on reapportionment and tax

In Sacramento lawmakers press for swift action on reapportionment and a half billion dollar tax increase to fund state income withholding. Democrats seek a floor vote on reapportionment to expand their Assembly margin, while Republicans deride the plan as inadequate ahead of a potential veto by Governor Reagan.

National Political Fund Robert J. Dole Bkan Republican Doie Sacramento UPS Senate Assembly Assembly Democrats

Priests in Los Angeles Archdiocese May Retire at 65

The Los Angeles Archdiocese allows priests to retire at 65 with a 75 deadline to retire. Archbishop Manning approved the Senate recommendation to allow retirement requests at 63 starting January 1, with mandatory retirement at 75. About 75 priests were near the optional age and a dozen exceed the mandatory limit.

L.A Los Angeles UPI Archdiocese of Francis. Roughan Sis Senate Timothy Manning Senate

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