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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1971
Page
3
Governor Reagan indicated California might not need the $300 million tax increase after welfare reforms show progress. He urged caution on further taxes, noted potential property tax shifts for schools, and warned against tying withholding to other measures.
The Tupamaros escape from Punta Carretas Prison through a 40 yard tunnel ending in a residence nearby. Government fires head of prisons and vows to keep Nov. 28 elections on schedule amid the mass jailbreak and reports of ministerial resignations.
The report cites a fatal pileup near Vie terville killing Pele Pedroncelli Charles Bogel and Joseph Baknas. In a separate crash two campers collided, rendering three more dead in California. Weather and security notes follow as Labor Day crowds face rain and travel disruptions.
The article notes widespread bus protests and arrests as schools resume. In Nashville officials report full buses and sought a court stay to halt 15,000 extra riders. Duval County plans expect no problems with 34 000 bused students under court orders. Norfolk delays due to wage price rules. Pontiac sees women chained at a bus yard and police engagement as pickets block exits while officers threaten arrests.
ACTION LINE reports a stop sign obscured by trees near a busy intersection in Long Beach causing near collisions. John Gillespie, city senior traffic technician, recommends trimming rather than removing trees to restore visibility.
A reader recounts a family doctor who postponed his fee to help a pregnant woman born from a three month unemployment crisis. The physician arranged hospital admission and waited for payment, earning high praise from Mrs J H of Gareen Grove for his generosity.
A rock festival in Watsonville erupted into a knife and club fight among San Jose motorcyclists Mexican American youths and surfers. Peter Monterro of Long Beach died from chest stab wounds and two others were in fair condition after surgery. About 150 people were questioned. 8,000 attendees were present as state and local officers broke up the more than hour long melee.
A 23-year-old Palos Verdes student aboard the SS Catalina leaped 2.4 miles off the Los Angeles harbor lighthouse while returning from Catalina Island. Police arrested Gere Stokoe for a federal maritime violation after the rescue by the Big White Steamer and lifed him from the water.
President Nixon outlines a new economic program with tax cuts and revenue sharing while asking Congress to pause welfare reform dates. He seeks repeal of the 7 percent auto excise tax, faster increases in personal exemptions, and a 10 percent business investment credit. House committee set hearings as Congress returns Wednesday.
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