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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
7
Sacramento APS report notes the governor’s Traffic Safety Conference urged the Legislature to pass a presumptive limits law to curb drinking drivers. About 1,200 attendees, including adults and teens, examined traffic problems at the two day meeting sponsored by Gov. Reagan, who said he would pursue the proposal.
A California economics professor urged the State Advisory Commission on Tax Reform to replace ad valorem taxes with a yield tax on oil and timber lands and to reform how agricultural land value is set. Guenther M. Conradus cited errors, changing technology, and shrinking proved oil reserves as reasons to switch to a net value yield tax for wells and timber. He noted reserves at Kettleman Hills and Wilmington-Long Beach have declined since discovery.
Firemen sought clues Friday to a $200,000 blaze at Old Founder's Hall on the Whittier College campus. The four story building housed drama offices and classes and was the Alma mater of President-elect Nixon who graduated in 1934. The fire, started likely on the third floor, caused no injuries to firefighters and was reported under control within an hour as ruins smoldered.
Sir Keith Waller told the Los Angeles World Affairs Council that American involvement in the Pacific should continue. He noted the United States has traded in the region since the republic’s founding and that expansion was driven by challenge and adventure, not territorial gain. He called Red China the greatest current threat to peace in the Pacific.
Gordon Ashley a Local 324 executive board member was found innocent of contempt by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge in a intra union dispute. Judge Bennett said it could not be determined if Ashley tried to mislead the court in an affidavit. Berland, Local 324 secretary treasurer, accused Ashley of false statements about a union election and libel suit.
Douglas Kopitcke of 3718 Radnor Ave reported to Long Beach police that his parked car near his home was looted Friday. A stereo tape player and tapes valued at 145 dollars were stolen from the vehicle.
Opponents of Howard Hughes bid to take over Air West pushed for a special board meeting at San Mateo to review a rival offer from Mallory Randall Corp. Directors split 12-12 on Hughes proposal and must decide what information to share before the December 27 stockholders vote.
Police broke up a ring of 15 to 17 year old juveniles who burglarized Marin County homes, stole at least 24 automobiles in San Francisco, and sold loot to well dressed men in the financial district. Four youths were arrested and six others sought. They faced burglary and auto theft charges.
Pacific Southwest Airlines plans a tender offer of 261 million dollars for all Western Air Lines stock. The offer values Western at about 53.32 per share with 0.8 PSA shares for each Western share, pending board and CAB approval. Western operates in 13 states plus Canada and Mexico. PSA runs in California.
Albert Mitchell publisher of Los Angeles Undergroutn filed a 1.2 million slander case in Kern County alleging California Cities Development Corp officials and others defamed him after articles on retirement city operations. The suit names 30 defendants including 10 John Does and seeks injunctions against defamation and physical assault.
Robert Andrews, a Black barber, gambled his savings to open a shop in a white area of San Bernardino. Despite initial hope and mixed support, mortgage foreclosures threatened his home as weekly receipts fell far short of prior earnings. He later found some relief as local publicity and support boosted business.
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