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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1970

Page

2

Gunmen kill four officers in high-speed chase near Newhall

Two gunmen aged 24 identified as Pence Jr and George MewAalleyt opened fire in a Bakersfield to Los Angeles corridor. CHP pursued them to Newhall where they gunned down four officers. The suspects fled, later cornered in Antelope Valley area, leading to a standoff ending with one captive death and a pistol fire exchange. The two men reported linked to a Santa Rosa supermarket attack earlier.

Pence, Jr George MewAalleyt Newhall Bakersfield Los Angeles CHP Vale Development Talbert Dan Schwartz Ciult Antelope Valley Ig Twinning Hoag Jay. Hoag Sheriff's Deputies Aim CIP Santa Rosa

Ironwood man crashes twice after missing cap

Ossi A Kuula, 29, Ironwood Michigan, struck a tree on Sunday night then returned to the scene Monday and crashed again after searching for his cap. He suffered minor bruises in both crashes as the first impact crushed a fender and the second one damaged the car’s front.

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Grand jury probes Kennedy Chappaquiddick death

A 20-member grand jury in Edgartown New York Times Service opens an inquiry into the Mary Jo Kopechne drowning case. Witnesses include Nina Trott and Stephen Gentle as the panel weighs negligent driving and potential manslaughter charges against Edward M Kennedy.

Edgartown Mass Mary Jo Kopechne Superior Court Wilfred J. Paguet Dist Aly Edmund Dinis Court of Massachusetts Nina L. Trott Shiretown Kennedy Miss Trott Ther Senator Kennedy Shiretown Inn Stephen Gentle Midvnland Gentle Miss. Kopechne Washington

Teamster Strike Ties Up Freight Across West Coast

The walkout disrupts container, refrigerated, and citrus shipments in Long Beach and Los Angeles, with trucks idling at major terminals. Police chased a truck driver after a reported assault. two men treated for injuries. Union leaders warn penalties for strikers while a three year contract talks stall over sick pay.

Long Beach Teamsters Local A8 Long Beach Merrill California Teamsters East Bay Wildcat Chicago Teamster

Carswell confirmation vote seen as likely by GOP leaders

Democratic and Republican leaders discuss the continued push for Clarence Carswell's Senate confirmation. Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott predicts confirmation, while Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield opposes. Scott warns of slight slippage, and Bayh notes a tight race, expecting a close result of one or two votes.

Carswell Mike Mansfield Scott Senate Clement’ F. Haynsworth Jr South Carolina Nixon Haive

Wright appointment to California chief justice post

Wright's nomination to California's highest court awaits confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments meeting April 17. If approved, he becomes the state's 22nd chief justice, a third generation Californian with a Stanford and Harvard education, wartime service, and years on trial and appellate benches.

Wright Commission On Judicial Appointments Stanley Mosk Thomas Lynch Parker Wood Los Angeles California Harvard Pasadena Army Air Traynor Berkeley Phil Gibson Marshall Fmccomb Louis H. Burke Mosk Mathew. C. Tobriner Raymond L. Sullivan Raymond E. Peters Burke Thomas W. Caldecott Alameda

Delivery changes and Sunday hours announced

Local notices announce revised delivery schedules and Sunday service details. The item cites adjustments to timing and routes with emphasis on weekend coverage.

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