Attorneys Dismiss Six More Jurors in Kirschke Trial
In Los Angeles court, six jurors were excused in the Kirschke trial, with one for cause and five on peremptory challenges, bringing total dismissals to eight from a pool of 50 prospects. Kirschke, 45, is accused of fatally shooting his wife Elaine, 43, and Orville Crankhan, 41. The defense and prosecution each held 20 peremptory challenges.
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Superior Court
Kathleen Parker
Patel
Los Angeles
Kirschke
Elaine
Orville Crankhan
Flint Avene
Riva Alto Canal
Long Beach
Albert C. S. Ramsey
Victorville
Asst. Atty
Albert W. Harris
Ramsey
Parker
Kirtschke
Downey
Longeach Yacht Club
Long Beach Man Killed in San Pedro Crash
A single car crash in San Pedro killed Jimmy Cook, 23, of 322% E Tenth Street after his vehicle struck a pole. Another fatal crash occurred in Pico Rivera where motorist Robert B Bowlin, 26, of 13040 E Close Street, Whitier died at the scene when his vehicle slammed into a moving van. Bowlin’s speeding car was estimated at 70 mph prior to impact at Beverly Road and Rosemead Boulevard.
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Long Beach
San Pedro
Whittier
Pico Rivera
Jimmy Cook
E. Tenth St
Harbor General Hospital
Robert B. Bowlin
E. Close St
Whitfier
Rowlin
Beverly Road
Rosemead Boulevard
Locomotive and freight train collision in Passaic
A Lackawanna rail line locomotive hit a four car freight train on a bridge in Passaic New Jersey Tuesday night killing two crewmen, a father and son, and injuring four others. Otis J. Wilson 59 of Ridgewood engineer and his son Ronald 38 of Allendale died. Conductor Harold F. Jones of Allendale was in critical condition. Two other crewmen jumped off seconds before impact. Sister Jean Anthony of St. Macy's Hospital said she believes they were spared.
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Passaic
Jean Anthony
St. Macy's Hospital
Otis J. Wilson
Ridgewood
N.J
Ronald
Allendale
Wilson
Passaic General Hospital
St. Mary’s
Harold F. Jones
St. Mary's
Last Yacht Club case ends with Kirschke’s arrest tale
Elaine Kirschke and Bill Crankhan were served drinks at the Yacht Club before an arrest that followed a week earlier call involving Sherwood and Arsenault. Kirschke, elated after a ruling that the prior arrest evidence was illegal, boasted of setting California on its car while celebrating with friends.
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Elaine Kirschke
Bill Crankhan
Yacht Club
Arsenault
Sherwood
Yack
Jack
Kirschke
Flo
Paul Arsenault
Oklahoma
Canada
Albert C. S. Ramsey
California
Guard Hires Madison Ave Firm to Counter Riot Criticism
National Guard officers hire a Madison Avenue ad agency in a $50,000 campaign to counter criticism of riot control, defend training adequacy, and address concerns over Negro Guardsmen and officer competency amid tensions with the Pentagon over reserve restructuring. The move follows a panel probe into riots and reflects ongoing strain between reserve and active forces.
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Washington
Cantwell
Negro Center Burned Sparks Open Housing March Clash
During an open housing march in Milwaukee, police used tear gas to disperse white hecklers as Negro demonstrators reached Kosciuszko Park. Firemen battled a blaze at a center while Rev. James Groppi urged safety across a duct line. Arrests totaled 34 with 30 injured.
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Milwaukee
James Groppi
Youth Council
Mason-Dixon Line
Father Groppi
16th “+1
South Side
Kosciuszko Park
Henry Maier
Antiabortion Arrest Made
Dr W Michna an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Francisco was arrested Tuesday on two counts of violating antiabortion laws. Police and state inspectors detained him at his office for allegedly performing illegal abortions on two East Bay college girls.
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San Francisco
W. 5. Michna
State Board of Professional and Vocational Standards
Michna
Barney O'Leary
Traffic Deaths Seen Over Labor Day Weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 560 to 660 Americans may die in traffic accidents during the Labor Day weekend, about 90 to 190 more than a nonholiday period of similar length. The 1966 Labor Day weekend death toll was 836.
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Chicago
UPI
National Safety Council
Car Burglary Strips Stereo From Vehicle in Long Beach
Long Beach police report a burglar stole a $125 stereo tape deck from a car owned by Alfreda S Critch ley, parked near her home on East Carson Street. The incident occurred Tuesday, and authorities are investigating.
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Alfreda S. Critchley
E. Carson St
Long Beach
Unarmed Bandits Rob Two L A Banks In Parade Eve
Two tall slender men robbed separate Los Angeles banks on Tuesday near Avalon Boulevard during a public parade. One entered Security First National at 43775 Avalon and fled with 200 dollars before vanishing into the crowd. the second seized 500 dollars from a Bank of America branch at 5836 Avalon, escaping in a white convertible.
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TOS Angeles
Upl
Los Angeles
Security First National
Avalon Blvd
Bank of America
Fugitive Ends With Kimble Free In Final Episode
The one armed Dr Richard Kimble is cleared and freed in the ABC TV series finale after four years on the run across the continental states. Lt Girard is shot while pursuing the killer as the hometown war hero’s cowardice helps Kimble’s past conviction crumble.
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Richard Kimble
Quinn Martin
Kimble
Girard
Dr. Kimble
Independent action line fingers aid grasp research
The report notes a robotic hand with independent finger motion developed for amputees. Dr. Fred Leonard of the Army Medical Biomechanical Research Laboratory says the thumb uses a piezoelectric device for controlled grasp. Battery power and a 12 volt motor drive the unit, currently in clinical testing and not ready for widespread use for several years.
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L.W.D
Seal Beach
A. Action Line
Fred Leonard
Army Medical Biomechanical Research Laboratory
Washington, D.C
MG Sports Car Club
Long Beach
T.F
Recreation Park
Seventh St
Constantin Dallas
MG Car Club
P.O. Box
How To Use Action Line Instructions From a Column
A reader guidance column explains how to contact ACTION LINE with a single question. It instructs using the special 432 3541 number, provides mailing options, and notes not to send photos or returnable items. It emphasizes including contact details for assistance and promises limited responses due to high volume.
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Action Line
Press-Telegram
State Fights Ban on Medi Cal Cuts
SACRAMENTO UP I reports the state attorney general’s office seeks to vacate a superior court restraining order blocking Reagan administration Medi Cal cutbacks valued at 210 million dollars. A hearing is set to argue why the order should become permanent with parties contending improper filing and procedures. A Modesto suit by Harvey Morris seeks to stop the cuts, while a Los Angeles protest outside Gov Reagan’s office adds pressure with anticipated patient demand before the Sept 6 hearing.
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Sacramento
UPI
Superior Court
Reagan Administration
Elvin F. Sheehy
Dep. Atty
Richard Mayers
Sheehy
Modesto
Paul Beck
Reagan
California Rural Legal Assistance of Modesto
Harvey Morris
Ralph Sugura
Seyt
Sugura
Los Angeles
Gov
Old State Building
Williams
Regents Debate Reagan Tuition Plan Amid Withdrawal Rumors
The UC Regents meet at UCLA to weigh Gov Reagan's proposed tuition of 251 dollars for residents, amid reports he may drop the plan and seek a 100 dollar rise in the incidental fee. Reagan, returning from a medical absence, plans to attend the two day session. The board previously supported keeping tuition free for the upcoming year. revenue would fund loans and grants for needy students.
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Los Angeles
UPI
University of California Board of Regents
Ucla
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
California
Miguel Montes
San Fernando
State Board of Education
Paul Beck
Sacramento
Jetliner Safe After Warning
An American Airlines Boeing 727 with 92 aboard landed safely at Lindbergh Field after a cockpit indicator suggested the nosewheel was not down. Fire and rescue crews stood by while ground crews inspected the gear. pilots confirmed the wheel was down and locked.
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San Diego
UPI
American Airlines
Lindbergh Field
E. A. Laurent
Veteran patient self immolates near West Los Angeles hospital
George Amann, about 52, a rehabilitation patient at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital, poured gasoline on himself and ignited it in a field near the campus. He suffered third degree burns over 90 percent of his body and died after staggering onto Wilshire Boulevard as motorists covered him with blankets. No motive or notes were found. A grass fire in the area was extinguished promptly.
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Los Angeles
Veterans’ Hospital
Wadsworth Veterans Hospital
George Amann
Amann
Wilshire Boulevard
Sawtelle
John D. Copping
Panorama City
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