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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1969
Page
1
Melvin Lewis Anderson 25 of 6060 Walton Sr. was jailed after allegedly admitting the fatal shooting of James Bruns 26 known as Super Spook at the Red Lion Bar 4421 E Village Rd in Long Beach during a shootout.
The column notes no current ordinance bans shirtless men or bathing suits on buses. An old archaic law limits visible bathing attire to cover the navel, but courts have refused to enforce such rules. City Prosecutor James Starr cites lack of modern enforcement and similar statutes.
A reader asks who can receive Social Security and Veterans Affairs burial benefits and if a brother can obtain funds otherwise. guidance explains spouse, brother reimbursements, and cooperation between agencies. Additional questions cover a Moon program pamphlet and Brazilian land taxes with action-line advice on locating a seller’s permit and reporting violations.
A KABC spokesman says Tom Jones plans TV tapings in Hollywood likely in September but tickets are all spoken for already. The singer, once a coal miner and brick layer, may have photos sent to readers upon request.
California Assembly approves a measure to cut 84 million from next year state income taxes. Democrats attack Governor Reagan's motives in an election year rebate. The bill moves to the Senate with an amendment on a 200 dollar limit for married couples.
Navy Lt Robert Frishman and two other American POWs released by North Vietnam arrived at Kennedy Airport in New York emaciated but hopeful to be home. They spoke briefly about their captors and the relief felt by families as Secretary Melvin Laird criticized the release as propaganda and urged full accounting of all prisoners and medical care for the freed men.
A $134 million supplemental school aid bill was approved by both houses and sent to Gov. Reagan. The measure, backed as adequate by supporters, faces questions over surplus projections and how funds reach predominantly black and brown schools. Long Beach gets $612,535 in total.
A brief line urges umpires and wives to call outs correctly, never ruling a man safe when he is out. The note emphasizes precise judgments in a sporting context.
The House approved a broad tax code revision aimed at 27 special preferences with at least a 5 percent cut for most taxpayers. It advances to the Senate where further battles are expected, delaying final enactment until late this year. The bill would extend the 5 percent income tax surcharge through mid 1970 and shift relief to 1971 1972 for middle income families.
Five Marines face murder charges in a case attracting national attention. Details remain limited as prosecutors outline the alleged actions leading to the fatal incident. The case unfolds amid ongoing investigations and public scrutiny.
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