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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1972
Page
6
Carl Webs edged to first place in a tight 1SVP race reported by AV2 Independent and Press Telegram. The event saw Bean as a top contender, with Lathe and other competitors close behind in a crowded field.
Saigon and allied officers report South Vietnamese Marines seized the Citadel at Quang Tri City as North Vietnamese defenders endured a day of heavy air and artillery bombardment. The fall, following a two month siege, is hailed as Saigon's greatest victory since the spring offensive began on March 30.
Adm Elmo Zumwalt charged that George McGovern’s defense cuts would slash U S Navy strength by about 60 percent and could cost Long Beach its base. McGovern aides called the claim untrue while campaign officials accused Zumwalt of political meddling.
Four men in mod clothing worked undercover among thieves and helped recover thousands of dollars in gear. The operation grew, expanding beyond burglary and earning the sheriff’s praise for its wartime efficiency, while money and equipment remained scarce. Suspects booked include Jessie Henry and Otis Henry of Los Angeles, Henry Murphy of Compton, with several others from Compton, Lawndale, Lynwood, and nearby areas held for investigation.
Federal police said a film about Brazil's 1822 struggle for independence will be X rated for children under 10. Independence or Death portrays Dom Pedro I's leadership and and extramarital adventures, prompting censor Magerian Nunes to ban young viewers.
Kissinger, arriving from Moscow and after talks in London, met President Georges Pompidou at the Elysee. He refused comment to reporters as he prepared for discussions with Prime Minister Mehath and Foreign Secretary Sir Alec Douglas-Home on European security, arms cuts, and the planned European security conference with U.S. participation.
In Dar es Salaam authorities report a DC9 stolen from an airport, later found abandoned at Kilimanjaro Airport about 400 miles away. The craft was intact aside from burst tires. Unconfirmed chatter tied the theft to political dissidents. one account cited individuals claiming ties to East African Airways.
A Long Beach reader complains that a motorized barbecue grill promised with a pool filter system from Swimrite Inc never arrived after attending a Los Angeles equipment show. Swimrite’s Alan Botton explains the grill shipment was deemed resolved when the letter arrived post shipment, leaving the customer with no grill or reply.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Harold Collins ruled county property tax on mobile homes illegal, affecting 42 146 units and prompting refunds totaling about 1.2 million dollars. County Assessor Philip Watson may appeal after reviewing findings with commissioner G W Miller. Related Q and A cover keeping a monkey as a pet with permits and prohibitions in Los Angeles and California state wildlife rules.
Washington UPI reports Congress cleared a $20.9 billion military procurement bill, funding new strategic weapons despite a recent arms control pact with Russia. The measure cleared the Senate 73 to 5 and was sent to President Nixon for signing.
Lord Fisher dies as a British churchman noted for long tenures and globe trotting. He helped improve relations with Rome through private and public visits, including a televised sermon from Boston. His era connected the church with major international travel and ecumenical outreach.
A House Appropriations Committee panel approved a massive labor welfare appropriation, shaving nearly a billion dollars yet still exceeding President Nixon's budget by 835.8 million. The measure, a replacement for a 30.53 billion package Nixon vetoed as reckless, heads to a floor vote next week amid Senate concerns and potential veto risk.
The hijackers forced the SAS jet from Goteborg to Malmoe then to Stockholm area moves. Passengers remained as hostages while armed police surrounded Bulltofta Airport. The pilot reported the hijack before Arlanda landing. A separate Danish bound flight returned to Los Angeles after a bomb scare.
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