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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1967

Page

2

Assembly Softens Key Crime Bills in California

In Sacramento the Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee softened three governor Ronald Reagan crime bills. Amendments raise penalties to 15 years to life for robbery burglary and rape with injury. Senate had approved life sentences. debates focused on parole eligibility and deterrence.

Sacramento UPS Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee Ronald Reagan Reagan He Assembly Oor George Devkmejian R-Lohg - Beach Pillist Mos Senate Bul Assembly John Knox Richmond Deukmejian Knox Deukmenan

Action Line Helps With Social Security Delay And Space Info

A reader seeks widow's death benefits. the Social Security office reports a payment delay being untangled by a claims supervisor, with a call line provided. Another inquiry asks where to write for space and aircraft information. Action Line will send NIKE program, NASA, Air Defense Command materials, and Space and You with addresses for further information.

Long Beach Robert Sutton Lough Social Security Sutton Action Jane R. HW. G Huntington Beach Action Line NIKE National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Air Defense Command Isaac Newton

Burial rules require cemetery permits and embalming in some cases

A reader asks if a person may be buried in a backyard without embalming. An official explains state law requires burial permits issued for cemetery plots, and embalming is required when shipping by public carrier, death by infectious disease, or a coroner's case such as suicide or homicide.

R. G San Perro James A. Lahey Cemetery Board

Let Older Americans Speak for Real Freedoms

A letter from Mrs. S. M. Br of Lakewind laments youth protests and free speech fights in America. She urges elders to raise voices to support Gov. Reagan and oppose wartime and home front unrest, calling for letters to newspapers and broadcasters to defend true freedoms.

Gov. Reagan America Vietnam Lakewind

Princess Survives Curdling Incident Dairy Princess

California dairy princess Linda Foreman 19 will continue in her role with a new chaperone after a car accident and a hotel disturbance led to the chaperone Mrs. Samee Williams 30 being jailed and later freed on bail. Foreman remained unharmed while a motorcyclist suffered broken ribs.

San Diego California Linda Foreman Gordon Reuhl American Dairy Association Samee Williams Miss Foreman Ides. Williams el Cortez Uohurt

Mental Aid Cuts Rapped Continues At Page A

UCLA medical director warns mass nurse resignations could force closure of over half the beds at the Neuropsychiatric Institute. Doctors say Reagan plan fails to meet patient needs and long term mental health care requires more funds and personnel. Reagan lauds honeymoon period and mentions Barker and Morrison in remarks about the Short-Doyle Act.

John Morrison Reagam

California to cut hospital staff and close facilities

The governor seeks to eliminate 3,700 staff positions and close 15 state health facilities including Tong Beach clinic. Spencer Williams says California will continue funding aftercare treatment at zero days to allow local governments to create their own programs under the Short-Dagle Act.

Tong Beach State Health and Welfare Agency Spencer Williams California Timeo

General Kyle assumes Pendleton post command

Maj. Gen. Wood B. Kyle, former commander of the 4th Marine Division in Vietnam, Monday took command of the 5th Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. He succeeded Brig. Gen. Webb Sawyer, who becomes assistant division commander, in a change of command ceremony.

Camp Pendleton Up1 Vietnam Weod B. Kyle 5Th Marine Division Kyle Webb BD. Sawyer

Storm Rampages Southland Amid Fatal Crash Spree

A powerful storm battered the Southland with deadly crashes. Pillsbury, son of attorney William T. Pillsbury, died on arrival at St. Macy's Hospital after a two car collision at Nayshors Avenue and Appian Way in Naples. Paul Moore, 46, of Hellflower, faced jail on suspected felony manslaughter and drunken driving following the crash. George T. Kelly, 17, sustained head injuries and lacerations, Dennis Shaw, 18, was treated and released. Mrs Rue, 72, died after a separate crash on the San Diego Freeway near Dominguez area. Col Wallut remained in critical condition. Investigators cited wind and a passing truck as factors.

Diegan Pillsbury William T. Pillsbury St. Macy's Hospital Nayshors Avenue Appian Way Naples Paul Moore Comuta Ave Hellflower Long Beach City William E. Carson Rivo Alto Canel St. Mary's George T. Kelly Virgil Young Pillsbury Dennis Shaw Moore Bayshore Willut Kaiser Hospital Harbor City Col. Wallut California Highway Patrol Michael Stanley Ward 5 Torrance Willut Auto Wen Susan Road Stanley Dominguez Valley Hospital Rue Willatts

Mad dog jail beating claim delays Los Angeles killer’s sentencing

Edgar Leonard Robinson, 27, accused of killing a Los Angeles policeman, had sentencing postponed after his attorney alleged he was beaten by sheriff's deputies and placed in a cell with a violent inmate. Robinson showed facial injuries as the court scheduled a new date and ordered an investigation.

Los Angeles Superior Court Marx Brandler Edgar Leonard_ Robinson Robinson Robert Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick

Army removes caps from Kennedy graves at Arlington

The Army cleared weathered service caps from John F. Kennedy's grave at Arlington National Cemetery. Critics said the hats left by servicemen bothered the grave site's beauty and simplicity. Army officials said the caps did not fit the permanency of the new gravesites.

Washington UPI Army John F. Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery

Gas refunds asked in California utility case

SAN FRANCISCO UPI The California Public Utilities Commission Tuesday asked the U S Supreme Court to decide a dispute that could return about 30 million dollars to California natural gas users The petition seeks affirmation of a federal power commission ruling that set rates by production area.

San Francisco UPI California Public Utilities U.S. Supreme Court California High Court Federal Power Commission

Free Listening Device Offered At No Cost

A new easy hearing device from Associated Hearing Aid Centers, Inc. is available free to people with faded hearing. The device helps reduce listening strain for radio and TV programs and may aid those with hearing impairment. Call HE 2.0459 or write Hear Better, 537 Pine Ave, Long Beach, Calif.

Associated Hearing Aid Centers, Inc Dahlberg Hearing Aids Wrile Pine Ave Long Head Calif

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