Los Angeles DA: no charges against lab over 12 fetuses dump
District Attorney Joseph P. Busch said no criminal charges will be filed against a medical laboratory that disposed of 12 human fetuses in a county dump. Autopsies could not confirm age beyond two weeks. disposal rules for fetuses under two weeks are unclear. He urged consultation with pathologists and medical groups on possible controls. The coroner will handle disposal now. Archbishop Timothy's request to release the fetuses for burial was not within the DA’s jurisdiction.
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Upino
Joseph P. Busch
Busch
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Murder suspect dies in cell in San Diego
Robert Willard Liberty 23 awaiting trial for the candlelight killing of a male nurse was found dead in his county jail cell. Deputies did not release a cause, noting a midafternoon news conference. Homicide and coroner crews investigated, Liberty found face down on his bunk at 10:50 a.m. He and his wife Kendall Ann Blerry Liberty were arrested after a June 10 pursuit in Colorado Springs.
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San Diego
UPI
Robert Willard Liberty
Liberty
Liberty Liberty
Robert Trion
Stanley Hay
Kendall Ann Blerry Liberty
Colorado Springs
Irion
Women protest tuna boat seizures at Ecuador consulate
About 100 women relatives of American fishermen picketed the Ecuadorian consulate in Los Angeles to protest seizures of US tuna boats off Ecuador. Consul General Ballardes agreed to meet. The demonstrators flew from San Diego, nine boats seized since January, four still held. The protester cited 12 mile vs 200 mile claims and warned against alignment with a country that won't protect its people.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Bolivar Ballardes
San Diego
Ecuador
United States
Linda Rogers
Quo Vadis
Peru
Chile
Africa
Inmate seeks writ over shackling in Davis case
San Quentin inmate Leo B. Robles petitioned the Marin County Superior Court for a writ of mandate, claiming shackling during proceedings as retaliation for refusing to testify against Angela Davis. He says Deputy DA Jerry Herman urged coercion, implying immunity for co-defendant Ruchell Magee.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
San Quentin
Angela Davis
District Court of Appeal
Leo B. Robles
Marin County Superior Court
Robles
Miss Davis
Marin Civic Center
Jerry Herman
Bruce Bales
Herman
Ruchell Magee
Judge Misses Jury Duty With Self Signed Exemption
In Los Angeles Charles A. Loring the presiding judge of the superior court received a jury duty summons last week but cannot serve because he is exempt by the California constitution. He replied in a letter to the jury commissioner's office noting the exemption and joking about being replaced by a machine if not seated on the panel.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Charles A. Loring
Superior Court
California
Loring
SS Mariposa Ends Matson Days
The 88 Mariposa sailed from Los Angeles for San Francisco on her final voyage under Matson Navigation Co’s house flag. Sold with sister ship 88 Monterey to Pacific Far East Line as Matson exits passenger service. Mariposa will operate on Pacific Far East routes to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
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Monterey
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Hawaii
Australia
New Zealand
South Pacific Islands
Largest West power line restored after snow collapse
In Burney California the largest 00,000 volt power line in the 13 Western states was restored after heavy snows snapped its support towers December 17. Six towers fell near Siskiyou County as seven inches of ice formed on the conductors. PG&E says 120 workers using snowshoes and helicopters worked since December 7 to restore the line which carries surplus power for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company with no customer outages reported.
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Pg&e
Scientists seek new rationale for funding science
Stanford chemist Kenneth Pitzer argues laissez faire science progress no longer guarantees societal gains. He calls for new rationale guiding technology development, including regulatory focus on harmful effects, broader basic research, and reducing growth in scientists. He urges society to master technology and curb unwarranted advances.
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UPI
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Stanford University
Stanford Chemistry Department
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Pier
Oil spill crisis in Bay area birds faces long recovery
Bird expert Dr Lawrence Binford warned cleaning oil off ducks and grebes is only the first step in a long rescue. More than 1,000 birds had been aided, with 650–700 at Yountville refuge and a second center planned in San Rafael, as volunteers channel birds to state authorities for ongoing care through September.
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UPI
San Francisco Bay
Lawrence Binford
California Academy of Sciences
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Department
Gate
Yountville
San Raphael
Standard Oil of California
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Bay
Golden Gate
Bolinas Bay
Mike Samwels
College of Marin
Bolinas
Santa Barbara
Samuels
Binford
Fish and Game Department
California and the West Fremeot Newark area news brief
California and the West section reports from Fremeot Newark California dated Thursday January 21 1971. Local items cover regional developments, civic notes, and brief updates across towns, with emphasis on community events and regional concerns.
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Fremeot
Newark
California
San Francisco judge censured for insulting remark
The California State Supreme Court publicly censured San Francisco Superior Court Judge Bernard B. Glickfeld for insulting a rape victim in open court during a February 1969 criminal case. The ruling follows prior criticism by the state Court of Appeal and the Commission on Judicial Qualifications. only the second time the court has issued such discipline.
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UPI
State Supreme Court
San Francisco Superior Court
Bernard B. Glickfeld
Santa Clara County
Glickfeld
State Court of Appeal
Supreme Court
Commission of Judicial Qualfications
Legendary Bronco Billy dies at 88
Bronco Billy Anderson, early movie cowboy and star of 38 two reelers, died at 88 in a suburban rest home. Born Max Aronson in 1882, he helped shape early Westerns from 1903 to 1918 and briefly returned in 1958 for an Academy Award.
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UPL
Billy Anderson
Anderson
Max. Aronson
Little Rock
Arx
Peter Kyne
Bronco Billy
New York City
Edwin S. Porter
Bronco
California Senate votes on school board consolidation and voting
Summary of measures from the California Senate and Assembly includes SB23 on consolidating school board elections, SB13 mandating state funding share for local districts, and SCA 18 and SCA 14 extending voting eligibility and presidential day voting. Also notes Portola plaques in Lerida and exemptions for cats in medical research.
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Bradley
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Dills
Gardena
Rodda
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Hodda
Nojedly
Walnut Creek
LaCoste
D-Modesta
Bee
D-Hayward
Bail raised for shooting suspect in San Francisco case
San Francisco police arrest suspect William A. Morris after a burglary attempt ends in a shooting exchange. A municipal judge raises Morris bail to 25,000, saying we are trying to stop shooting at a policeman. The hearing occurred Tuesday, with prior bail listed at 96,20.
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UPT
William A. Morris
Munici
Pal
Joseph Kennedy
Morris
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