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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1969

Page

13

Chain Store Extends Credit To Welfare Recipients

Washington AP report notes Montgomery Ward will give up to 100 credit to 3,000 welfare recipients in a one year pilot. National Welfare Rights Organization says stores unjustly deny credit to welfare recipients and will oversee applicant selection with Ward applying normal credit checks.

Washington Montgomery Ward National Welfare Rights Organization George Wiley

Indictment In Tate Slayings Hits Five From Desert Commune

A Los Angeles grand jury indicted three women and two men from a desert commune on murder and conspiracy charges in the Tate and LaBianca killings. The panel also charged the same five and another young woman in the LaBianca murders. The defendants include Charles Manson and followers Susan Atkins Patricia Krenwinkel Linda Kasabian and Leslie Lankston. The indictment details the Bel Air Tate home attack on Sharon Tate and others and names victims Jay Sebring Wojciech Frykowski Abigail Folger and Steven Parent. Brady and status details note Manson’s alleged influence and hypnotic claim as charges proceed toward arraignment.

Los Angeles Sharon Tate Tate Charles M. Manson Susan Denise Wojciech“Woitych” Frokowski Frykowski Abigail Folger Steven Parent

Sirhan Carries Hunger Strike Into 12th Day

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan on death row at San Quentin entered his 12th day of hunger strike. His mother from Pasadena plans to visit to urge him to eat. He has subsisted on instant cocoa and coffee since November 28 to protest confinement conditions and press for interaction with other condemned inmates. Officials note he weighs 105 pounds and may be force fed if health worsens.

San Quentin Calif Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Mary Sirhan Pasadena Sirhan James W. L. Park Park Death Row

Turn Signals Use Early for Safer Driving

The guidance notes that turning on signals early improves safety by warning other drivers and reducing traffic conflicts. It emphasizes planning ahead to avoid last minute maneuvers and encourages consistent, courteous signaling in all driving scenarios.

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