Midwest tornadoes kill 34 and widespread damage reported
Tornadoes tore through Illinois and surrounding areas causing at least 34 deaths and extensive damage. Fox River Grove and Belvidere areas suffered pronounced destruction, with a Chrysler plant and Moody Bible Institute tower impacted. Power outages affected thousands as traffic halted on Chicago expressways. A separate Washington state bill sought to raise gasoline tax to 9 cents per gallon, the nation's highest.
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California Senate votes for local control of schools
In Sacramento a Senate Education Committee vote 8-3 approved a bill giving districts broad control over subjects taught. Sponsor Sen. George Miller Jr. called it a major step toward a permissive education code and possible California education advances. The measure heads to the Finance Committee for final approval.
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Rodda
California
Broad Ave School Plan Approved in Wilmington Area
Preliminary plans for a new one million dollar Broad Ave Elementary School in Wilmington received approval from the Los Angeles City Board of Education. Flewelling and Moody of Los Angeles were authorized to proceed with final drawings for a 1100-student facility to open in 1969 on Broad Avenue south of 246th Street, aimed at easing overcrowding at Catskill Fries and Gulf Elementary Schools.
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Wilmington
Los Angeles
Teens Dig Grave Tumult in Folsom Cemetery Scandal
Sheriff deputies report high school youths dug up at least five graves in an Oriental cemetery last month, wore skulls at school, and sold jade jewelry from caskets. Richard Dale Emmons, 18, was arrested on tampering with graves and grand theft. Others implicated were turned over to juvenile authorities.
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Drug Expert Backs Coppolino Defense
An anesthesiologist testifying in Naples Florida contends Carmela Coppolino was not drugged to death. Dr Francis Foldes described rat experiments with succinylcholine and argued tissue analysis suggests no large drug dose caused Carmela’s death, challenging the state's murder theory. The prosecutor objected to relying on animal tests for a human case.
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Wiliam Strode
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Chief of Alcoholic Center Fears Closing Over Cuts
Sacramento reports that Mendocino State Hospital’s Alcoholic Treatment Center could shut down if Gov. Reagan’s proposed mental hygiene cutbacks are enacted. Dr. Bernard Klatte warned a 20 percent staff loss would make operation impossible as legislators weigh abolishing about 3,700 positions in the Mental Hygiene Department.
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Mendocino State Hospital
Regan
Bernard Klatte
Assembly
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Katte
Alfred Auerback
American Psychiatric Association
Reagan
Harris E. Hogan
Hogan
Auerbach
Sunset Beach Hearing Set on Community Goals Plan
An Orange County Planning Department representative will discuss Sunset Beach community goals at a public hearing at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Sunset Beach Fire Station. The session, requested by the Sunset Beach Citizens Advisory Board, focuses on commercial property desires as county officials and residents have collaborated since last summer on future development plans.
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Orange County Planning Department
Sunset Beach
Hearings Set on Colorado River Development Bills
Four days of hearings on Colorado River development bills begin May 2, led by Sen. Henry M. Jackson. The Senate Interior Committee will review five bills with two main paths: a go it alone Central Arizona Project that could deny California its water allotment and a regional plan that includes California’s guarantee. Meanwhile Democrats push back against staff cuts and demand better service at added cost.
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Washington
Henry M. Jackson
Senate Interior Comittee
Arizona
California
Instant Organ Playing at Hammond Organ Studios
Beginners can learn to play the Hammond Organ quickly without previous musical training. Staff will guide first sessions to produce a pleasing melody, with no purchases or commitments required. Open daily with wide hours and inviting locals to visit 2188 Lakewood Blvd. for a new rapid learning method.
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Bob Pierce
Hammond Organ
Lakewood Blvd
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