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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1969

Page

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Earplug options cut jet noise with hearing safe design

ACTION LINE finds earplugs reducing jet noise. Hearing Conservation Services offers two models. Sound silencers cost 1.58 per pair, and sound sentry with headband 3.95. Mail orders add 5 percent tax and 25 cents postage. Plugs sold for airline and industrial use, including a newspaper pressroom.

Action Line H.G.M Seal Beach American Airlines Hearing Conservation Services Washington Blvd Commerce Calif

Protruding Car Roof Container Will Elevate Drag

An over windshield container increases drag and fuel use by trapping air between the windshield and the box. Aim for a curved leading edge like an airplane wing so air glides over the top, though at under 160 mph the shape impact is small.

R.M Garden Grove John Kohl Lockheed Aircraft Corp Kohl

Training for Heavy Duty Truck Driving After Navy

Many trucking firms require driving experience, but some hire with on the job training. The California Trucking Association runs a Truck Driver School at 5801 E Washington Blvd Commerce offering a four week course in heavy duty rigs for 495 dollars.

Navy M.I Long Beach California Trucking Association Washington Blvd Commerce

Eight-Week Course Offers Class 1 License via Opportunity Program

The Opportunity Program run with federal aid by Teamsters Joint Council No 42 in Pico Rivera offers an eight week course that qualifies applicants for a Class 1 license. Applicants must be unemployed at least four weeks and meet economic requirements. Contact Henry Anderson at the state Service Center in Los Angeles for screening or call 723-0771 for more information.

Teamsters Joint Council Pico Rivera Henry Anderson State Service Center S. Central Ave Los Angeles Teamsters

County approves new speed limits on Santa Fe Avenue

The Board of Supervisors sets 35 mph on Santa Fe Avenue from Carson Street to Wardlow Road and 45 mph from Del Amo Boulevard to Dominguez Street after study prompted by a reader. Existing limits remain from Artesia to Del Amo and from Dominguez to Carson Streets. I. L. Morhar, Road Commissioner.

Los Angeles County Road Department Santa Fe Avenue del Amo Boulevard Board of Supervisors Carson Street Wardlow Road Dominguez Street Artesia del Amo Dominguez Carson I. L. Morhar County of Los Angeles Road Department Action Line Ares

Atkins pleads innocent in Tate-LaBianca case separate trial

Susan Denise Atkins, 21, pleaded innocent Tuesday to seven counts of murder and one count of conspiracy. She will be tried separately from other members of the hippie group, with prosecutors citing that a confession implicating others cannot join trials. Judge Keene set trial for Feb 9, but separate proceedings may delay opening.

Susan Denise Atkins Tate-La Stovitz Miss Atkins Los Angeles Grand Jury Tate Estate William B. Keene Tate LaBianca Charles D. Watson Patricia Krenwinkel Texas Alabama

Draft calls trimmed as Vietnam pullout reduces need

Defense Secretary Melvin Laird said 1970 draft calls could fall about 25 000 from the planned 250 000 as the Nixon administration scales back U S forces in Vietnam The reduction comes with a new lottery by birthdate system starting next month and Laird plans a February trip to South Vietnam to review battlefield conditions

Washington Melvin R. Laird Vietnam U.S Pentagon Laird South Vietnam Nixon North Vietnam

SCE FICK One speed of light note from morning arrival

A fragment hints at a remark about the speed of light arriving early in the morning, suggesting a casual or humorous observation. No persons or organizations are clearly identified in the readable text.

Nixon Opposes Increase in Personal Tax Exemption

Washington (UPI) The Nixon Administration rejected any compromise to raise the $600 personal exemption in the tax reform bill. Treasury Undersecretary Charles Walker stated there will be no compromise to lift exemptions for taxpayers and dependents. President Nixon has warned he will veto a reform including an $800 exemption and a 15 percent Social Security boost, a provision already approved by Congress. Walker said the administration remains strongly against any rise in the personal exemption.

Washington UPI Nixon Treasury Charles E. Walker House Senate Walker

Calley Defense Seeks Dismissal of My Lai Murders Charge

First Lt. William L. Calley Jr. and his lawyer asked a military judge to drop the murder charges claiming Army delay in bringing him to trial for the My Lai killings. The judge set Jan. 20 hearing to consider all motions and related actions.

Fort Benning, Ga William L. Calley Jr Calley Reid W. Kennedy Kennedy Atty John N. Mitchell Sam Kennedy My Lai

Promoter Vows Fight in Courts Over Ringo Permit

Long Beach city leaders denied C Ray Shira a permit for a modified bingo game called Ringo. Promoter's attorney said they will seek a writ of mandate in court after a council vote reversed earlier approval amid disputes over ordinance violations and due process.

Long Beach Ringo Bingo C. Ray Shira Shira William T. Pillsbury Pillsbury Leonard Putnam Putnam

Indicted in $20 million New Jersey gambling ring

The indictment targets Ruggerio Boiardo and 18 associates in a major federal case described as a $20 million a year gambling operation. DeCavalcante is named for supervising bets as arrests and arraignments proceed in Newark.

U.S Newark Ruggerio Richie the Boot Boiardo

Gun law loopholes boost gun sales in study

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