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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1972

Page

5

Battle for An Loc Continues as Saigon Fears Loss

Reports say 30,000 North Vietnamese troops press the assault south of the Cambodian border near An Loc as government forces, including a 20,000 strong armor infantry task force, hold dug in against heavy fire. U.S. advisers express concern while pilots report saturation bombing near the town and Hue region fighting continues. President Nixon sends Haig to assess the situation in Indochina without promising more ground troops.

Abmit An Loe Yesere U.S An Loc Saigon James ¥. Hollingsworth 3Rd Cambodia Bastogne Hue Dmz Washington Congress Indochina White House Nixon South Vietnam Alexander M. Haig Ronald L. Ziegler

Skyjacker Ortiz hijacked plane to Los Angeles

The Skyjacker Ortiz seized a Frontier flight after 9 18 am Pacific time as six crew remained aboard. He forced the captain to Los Angeles, spoke on radio from the plane, demanded an interview and released passengers after two newsmen boarded. FBI and police secured the scene as Ortiz cited poverty and exploitation, calling for justice.

Los Angeles Albuquerque Tucson Ed Sayre Los Alamos Sayre Jim Ton Porter Oklahoma City Ortiz Porter Jack Airport Security Ortix Jackie Jones Miss Jones Ector Garcia Guillermo Restrepo KMEX Garcia Restrepo Tomas Gonzales KWKW FBI Orliz Alhambra Federal Aviation Administration Washington Santa Fe N.M Jesus Abreva Frontier United States

Jury set for trial in kidnapping and assault case

A group including Bela Edwina Taco Morris 29 Allan Leid Kenneth Bates and Richard Rizzone face Superior Court trial on charges of kidnapping and assault to inflict great bodily injury. Arraignment set for April 27 before Judge John A. Arguelles with bail posted.

Lan Kenneth Ray Varmint Bates St. Costa Mesa Richard ‘“Rabbit’ Rizzone E. Sard Sr John A. Arguelles Allan Rizzone

Sacramento Faces High Gonorrhea Rates in U S Study

A Sacramento study by the American Health Society shows gonorrhea rates two thirds above the national average with 1971 cases rising to 3 947 from 3 285 the previous year. Dr Willard M Menninger calls gonorrhea the area s most persistent epidemic. In Long Beach a burglary at Susan M Sultan s apartment netted jewelry worth 537 and assorted papers likely via a stolen key.

Sacramento Callifornia Allie Adatls Sach Susan M. Sultan Long Beach Blvd Long Beach

Woman slain resisting purse thief on Hollywood street

Police say Miss Katherine Leo, 40, was shot in the chest when she refused to surrender her coin purse to a robber. A bystander attempted to aid her as the assailant fired, then fled in a purple and white convertible with another man driving.

Angel Katherine Leo Ashal Miss Lee Meg

Slip bearing phone number linked to Angela Davis trial

In a San Jose courtroom a yellow slip with a telephone number from Jonathan Jackson’s wallet was admitted as evidence in the Angela Davis case. Prosecutors connected the number to a public booth near San Francisco International Airport, as questions about the 1970 Marin County shootout and the courtroom takeover unfolded. Autopsies on Judge Haley and others indicated bullets or shotgun blasts as possible causes of death, while defense notes prompted a second autopsy discussion.

San Jose APL Angela Davis Marin County Jonathan Jackson San Francisco International Airport Albert W. Harris Jr Sug Gested Miss Davis San Francisco International Courtoom Harold Haley Jackson Keith C. Craig John H. Manwaring Manwaring Haley Tuchell Magee San Quentin Magee William Christmas James McLain

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