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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1967
Page
3
Long Beach Municipal Court will adopt two changes starting Monday to cut costs and speed cases. The court will use the same panel of jurors qualified for Superior Court and will conduct jury trials daily instead of limiting them to one day per week.
Newport Beach man Paul Harkless, 27, once fled California after marijuana possession conviction and sent a letter to the Orange County Superior Court claiming to turn himself in for sentencing. The judge noted the letter was dated in mid March and Harkless failed to appear by Friday's close, with a bench warrant and $2,500 bail pending. The article also mentions a separate 90 day municipal court experiment to handle Superior Court cases and juror procedures in Los Angeles County.
The Planning Commission denied Medical Center Los Altos a zone exception to pave Bouton Creek, a flood control channel, for a parking lot that would intrude into the single family Park Estates zone. Residents argued the creek and trees buffer the area, while the center cited weekday use and screening by an eight foot wall. Dr Kaller labeled Bouton Creek a moat and warned it would permanently block access.
Long Beach police said a chess set was stolen from the Chess and Checker Club in Lincoln Park. The set belonged to Marshall Mc Ewen of 427 Chestnut Ave, officers reported.
About 250 sailors from the carrier Kearsarge will join Torrance residents at 8 p.m. at the Torrance Recreation Center for a dance and entertainment night. An equal number of local coeds, ages 18 to 22, will participate, with two bands, a disc jockey, and a karate demonstration. Tickets are 75 cents, and reservations are via the Recreation Department.
Len Maf fioli watches as David A. Reeser, 18, of Long Beach, receives a welcoming kiss from Mary Sullivan, queen of the California Angels. Reeser is the first area youth to join the Marine Corps California Angels platoon, to be inducted at the Angels-Twins game in Anaheim on July 21.
The city receives 452 456 in federal funds to support a 1 058 661 project expanding 19th Street Park from under one acre to 6 9 acres. Completion includes a multipurpose building, playgrounds, courts, picnic area, and open space with relocation funds of about 40 000. Local officials praise Congressman Hosmer and note 290 000 already spent.
Two men were formally charged with receiving stolen property on Friday. The two alleged sellers faced burglary charges in connection with the incident.
About 120 Australian Boy Scouts and 30 adult leaders will visit Long Beach August 22 to 28 as guests of the Long Beach Area Scout Council. After the World Scout Jamboree in Idaho they will tour the area, attend a major league baseball game, and stay with local families in several communities. Hosts will provide transportation to Disneyland and events planned by a council committee led by Malcolm Epley. Residents may contact the area Scout office for hosting details and an application deadline of May 5.
Four men faced felony charges before Municipal Court Judge Charles T. Smith after a North Tong Beach police pursuit. Ernest McCoy and Donald Bridges were arrested after a burglary at 455 E List St worth 2300 dollars. Walter Harding and others charged with receiving stolen tools and property.
Long Beach police said on Friday a car owned by Robert L. Galaz of La Mirada was parked near Seventh Street and Silvera Avenue when thieves looted a stereo unit portable TV set FM radio and records worth a total of 260 dollars.
The Orange County Employer Association plans an average 8.8 percent pay increase for more than 5,600 county employees, to be presented to the Board of Supervisors within a week. The request exceeds last year’s sub 3 percent rise and the 5 percent target for next year, and highlights the kitchen helper at Grange County Medical Center earning 312 dollars monthly versus a proposed 417.
The Independent Press Telegram begins a three part series by Bill Duncan examining abortion in California and the United States. It notes about 100000 illegal abortions annually in California and about one million nationwide, and discusses repealing liberalizing or preserving therapeutic abortion laws amid debate led by State Senator Beilenson.
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