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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1973
Page
2
Milan Italy and UK report the blast left three dead and 24 injured Monday night at a bottled gas plant. Many victims were in serious condition as the fire raged.
Paul Newman, the actor, wrecked his Datsun 510 during practice for the Champion Spark plug road racing classic in Gainesville Georgia. He was unhurt and the car, though extensively damaged, was expected to be ready to run in the race Sunday.
A $7 320 full page ad in the Los Angeles Times urged President Nixon to hang in there. Bert and Melba Lewis said the ad drew about 30 calls, with most supporters sending copies to lawmakers. The couple, not active in politics, criticized the media as biased and urged audiences to rewatch The Caine Mutiny.
Los Angeles and several counties reduce polling sites for next Tuesday's special election to save money. Secretary Edmund Brown Jr warns of disenfranchisement, citing counties including Los Angeles and Alameda. Expected turnout under 50 percent. costs drop from 5.2 million to 3 to 2.5 million. A separate report notes a 60-year-old woman found dead at a San Pedro waterfront hotel with suspected head injuries. An autopsy is planned.
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