Police clash with Black Panthers in Watts raid
UPI reports a group of about 11 Black Panthers holed up in a two story Watts headquarters using hand grenades and rifles to hold off 300 officers for five hours before surrendering. Police used dynamite and tear gas. three officers were wounded. Fourteen suspects were arrested at two homes, and two Thompson submachine guns were recovered along with other weapons. One officer remained in serious condition after the pre dawn assault. Last Thursday in Chicago another Panthers shootout left two dead and four wounded.
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New Haven Unified to review junior high plan tonight
New Haven Unified School District trustees meet at 3480 Western Ave Union City to view conceptual drawings for a new junior high on Niles Alvarado Road site and consider an design contract for the project. An 85 million bond election set for February 10 funds the junior high and other district needs.
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Sierra Club opposes San Jose jetport near San Francisco refuge
The Sierra Club board at its national meeting voted against the planned San Jose jetport, citing the proposed San Francisco wildlife refuge. San Jose considerations involve Milpitas area sites. The group also plans constitutional amendments to protect a clean, healthy environment. Executive director Michael McClus urged a broad campaign for adults and students.
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Newark GIwins Army honor for battlefield rescue
Newark man Solin Humphrey Collin, 21, receives the Army Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing a downed helicopter crew under heavy fire in Chu Lai South Vietnam. The Newark native piloted a helicopter during a June rescue, helped sling load the crashed craft to safety, and all crew were saved. He lived in Maryland for years before moving to Newark and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Collin.
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