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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1970

Page

2

Manson trial court chaos after headline incident

The trial floor halted when Charles Manson lifted a three inch headline from a newspaper. Bailiff detained two defense lawyers for court disruptions as others read the front page. Jurors testified they saw the paper but could still judge the case on the evidence.

Shinn Kanarek Manson Older Thelma McKenzie Linda Kasabian Charlie Aaron Stovitz Shirley Evans United States Daut Hughes Nixon State Bar

Littering Enforcement Gaps at Long Beach Parks and Beaches

Readers question why Long Beach police rarely issue littering tickets at Bixby Park and nearby beaches. Officials say Section 7300.60 makes littering a misdemeanor, but citations require a witnessed act or a direct warning, and beach lifeguards lack citation authority.

Long Beach Bixby Park M.O Action Line

Treasure Hunt Clue Sparks Dash to Prize

A brief riddle invites quick seekers to locate a treasure near a place. It urges fast action to win the race, hints at following a path like falling water, and playfully notes Bikini clad she’ll be glad you brought her.

Hobart College Student Informant Poses as Militant

Hobart College in Geneva, New York identified “Tommy Tongai” as a police informant posing on campus as a student militant under the alias “Tommy The Traveler.” Officials say he instructed students on how to carry out violence and urged unrest among campus factions.

Tommy the Traveler Tommy Tongai Hobart College Geneva N.Y Hobart Tommy

Bail Hearing Set Today for Huey

Huey P. Newton, founder of the Black Panther Party, returns to Oakland for a bail hearing on manslaughter charges in the 1968 killing of a police officer. He was moved from California Men's Colony to Alameda County Jail, with a grand jury probe underway and a new trial date anticipated.

Oakland UPI Huey P. Newton Black Panther Party Newton California Men’s Colony San Luis Obispo Alameda County James Ahern Commission New Haven Conn Flacks Flack Jorge Rodriguez Los Angeles

Israel to Stay Put as U.S. Peace Plan Moves Forward

Israel will not remove troops from occupied Arab lands until a binding peace treaty is signed. The U S Rogers plan calls for a three month cease fire and UN mediated peace mission renewal. Egypt and Jordan accepted the plan while Gahal quit the government in protest and Arab guerrilla groups condemned Cairo.

Israel U.S Mideast Golda Meir Washington Suez Canal Igypt Jordan William F. Rogers United Nations Vunnar V. Jarring New York U.N Thant Jarring Egypt Lebanon Gahal National Unity Coalition Iraq Algeria Syria Cairo Palestine

Corpus Christi Sees Shelters Open as Flood Refugees Rise

The Red Cross sheltered 30,000 on Monday night as thousands fled northward to relatives or motels. Shelters extended to San Antonio, with only one highway open to Corpus Christi. State patrols paused all traffic and armed guards patrolled for looters.

Red Cross San Antonio Corpus Christi

Newspaper Delivery Rates Include Sunday Service

The notice lists monthly and yearly carrier delivery prices for daily and Sunday editions. It shows rates of 3.50 for daily and Sunday, 4.00 for a 48.00 monthly, and Sunday only options at 2.00. A single Sunday copy is priced at 1.50.

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