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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1972
Page
5
A Belgium case exposes a mass murder mail bomb plot with several suspicious packages turned over to police. Investigators identified harmful devices and traced materials, prompting a security review. Police say no injuries reported, but the incident spurs heightened alert and ongoing inquiries.
Reports detail failed and live bomb letters tied to Israel and British security, with postmarks from Amsterdam. Investigations show Liddy and H. Howard Hunt tied to the anti-Democratic break in, while London and Geneva handles warn embassies to inspect mail.
Washington Republicans back a 29.6 billion appropriations bill to fund Labor and Health Education and Welfare. The measure, a compromise between Nixon's vetoed 30.5 billion and his 28.8 billion request, advances to the Senate amid hopes White House approval may be possible.
A gunman robbed Harrah's Tahoe Casino of about $183,400 after entering the gaming floor from a basement vault. He fled on a motorcycle with an accomplice, dropping a bag of $5 million in chips and escaping past security guards. Police described the suspect as tall, wearing heavy clothing and a false beard. a pursing guard chased him to the pickup spot.
Evidence grows that a Soviet Aeroflot Il-18 carrier with three released U.S. prisoners of war could bypass Vientiane Laos and land in Burma or India. The plan would hinder U.S. officials from taking control of the captives, who include Navy sailors Mark Gartley and Norris Charles and Air Force Maj. Edward Elias.
EPA asked the Justice Department to prosecute Ford Motor Co over alleged tampering with antipollution tests on 1973 cars. EPA chief Ruckelshaus said evidence suggests deliberate tampering, leading to withdrawal of original results and a repeat 50,000 mile test. Ford was allowed to ship cars only after tests prove compliance.
Readers report delays in death benefit refunds from the coroner's office after a husband’s death. ACTION LINE traced a refund that eventually arrived, with officials blaming missing forms and processing delays. Also covered is a theft case where luggage and camera gear were stolen hitchhiking, with authorities unclear on recovery prospects and trucker involvement.
Syrian authorities arrested Maj. Richard H. Barratt at the Ramtha border checkpoint as he tried to cross into Lebanon. The United States confirmed his seizure and said the officer was to be exchanged with five Syrian officers captured by Israel in Lebanon. Beirut reports tied the arrest to a possible exchange, while Washington kept details quiet.
Governor Cahill said New Jersey will launch a daily state lottery starting November 29, operating six days a week from Monday to Saturday. Tickets will cost 50 cents with top daily prizes up to 2500, while the existing weekly lottery continues.
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