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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1970
Page
1
Gene Ro Lewis, 27, condemned to die for a 1968 guard murder, seized two hostages and a guard’s gun during a courtroom escape at the Criminal Courts building. He was killed by police after officer Lee Hamilton forced him to drop his weapons. fellow guards and attorneys were wounded.
Maurice Chevalier, 82, famed entertainer, signs copies of his memoir I Remember It Well for Miss Mildred Lusarti at a downtown San Francisco bookstore yesterday.
In Shandon Heights near Paso Robles a blonde blue eyed four year old girl is believed abducted after the parents were stabbed to death. The 25 year old mother Hulty Barnes and 27 year old father Ronald Barnes were found dead and a two month old boy was found unharmed in a crib. Deputies search sugar beet fields for the missing girl and two male suspects are in custody for questioning as investigators fear the child may have been killed.
Washington witnesses at a forum describe Miami and Cleveland cases of dirt and vermin in rooms, delayed hospital care after falls, and nonfunctioning alarms. They call for stronger enforcement of standards as critics say nursing homes, many for profit, escape accountability despite Medicare funding.
An industry source predicts Senate approval next month to continue work on the supersonic transport program. The plan would add 200 million dollars to the 798 million already spent to build two SST prototypes. The source cites post-election adjournment reducing pressure on key senators as the turning point. Ralph T. Smith signaled plans to vote against the project.
States opposing the 1970 law lowering voting age to 18 told the Supreme Court that the change undermines the constitutional system. Solicitor General Griswold defended the provision, while states press for a constitutional amendment. The case centers on federal versus state authority as oral arguments follow Nixon administration reservations.
The NAACP Legal Defense Fund sues the U S district court action naming secretary Richardon and J Stanley Potlinger. It represents school districts in Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee and Arkansas alleging failure to enforce civil rights laws in federal education aid and seeking action against districts with court ordered desegregation.
A commemorative postage stamp design marking 400 years since sheep were introduced to North America was unveiled in Rawlings Wyoming. The American Wool stamp, designed by Oran Ellis of New York, is based on a photograph by Bob Taylor of Cordell Oklahoma from the May 1970 National Wool Inwer issue and will be issued early next year.
The ACLU in Seattle says an appellate court decision casts doubt on the constitutionality of Washington state no knock provisions. The ruling held forcible entry without warning during narcotics searches violates the Fourth Amendment. Chief Judge J C James warned against eroding the protective constitutional moat around every home.
Washington report states that the IRS has determined Jerry Rubin’s tax exempt foundation legal amid ongoing inquiry. The foundation received royalties of 4468.61 from the book Do It and 9267.72 in gifts during the 12 months ending last April 30. Contributors may claim these gifts as tax deductions.
The M. H de Young Memorial Museum reported Monday a 230 year old statue valued at $20,000 was stolen from its core collection of period furniture. The statue titled Salyrress and Daughter stands 14 1/2 inches tall and was created by French sculptor Augustin Phaou.
The California Supreme Court ruled that Max and Harry Holla can recover about $10,000 for damage to their 1133 Market Street building caused by an 80-foot excavation for BART. The court said proving negligence by the contractor isn’t required for recovery, overturning a San Francisco Superior Court decision.
Sonoma County would gain bus service across the Golden Gate Bridge with extensions to Marin and Sonoma. Bridge manager Dile W. Luehving told Transportation and Finance committees that crossing expansion could start at 1.1 million dollars and yield an annual profit of 75,000 dollars if service reaches San Jose and Santa Clara. A San Francisco to Marin County run would cost the district about 177,000 dollars annually, and committees will vote on the proposal Wednesday.
In a federal court hearing Monday at San Francisco a witness testified about a San Quentin maximum security incident. Fred Mulkey described finding more than 40 cockroaches in two nights during a civil rights suit alleging guards beat and threatened inmates. He said he collected 20 roaches from his cell before leaving the prison. The case involves eight inmates claiming abuses and a death in February linked to prison conditions.
FBI agents arrested Monday a man accused of trying to sell stolen Renoir and Gauguin paintings valued at 50000 in New York gallery. George Parker wore a false moustache and toupee, captured in a New York hotel. home address unknown. The works include Renoir oil Les Col lettes and Gauguin Tanitian Lady, linked to a $500,000 Colorado ranch theft last Wednesday.
Detroit AP report notes owners of 1971 Chevrolet and GMC light duty trucks urged to return vehicles for inspection of throttle linkages. Throttle can stick open under certain conditions. GM says 129 Chevrolets and 50 GMEs involved. No accidents reported.
An undercover officer defused a Black Panther cache by replacing dynamite powder with oatmeal and clay. Assistant District Attorney Joseph Phillips told a jury of 12 in the trial of 13 Panther defendants that the fake explosive could have killed officers if real dynamite had been used.
President Nixon signed an appropriation enabling a feasibility study for a Pacific coast aqueduct. Reinecke said a $2.2 million study would assess routing from Northern California to Los Angeles, with total project costs projected around $4 billion. The $200,000 Bureau of Reclamation allocation funds the initial work and planning.
Washington AP Fr Point near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge dating to 1433 will be restored as a national historic site. President Nixon signed a bill providing 3.2 million dollars for fortress restoration authored by California congressmen Phillip Barton and William Mailliard. Pathways to the fort and a 400-car parking area on the bluff east of the bridge toll are part of the plans.
The Alaska State ferry Tuslo mena ran aground near Cyane Rock about half a mile from Kodiak harbor early today. None of the 30 passengers aboard was injured. All passengers were taken off and placed aboard the Coast Guard cutter Citrus. Sea conditions were calm and visibility was good.
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