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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1970

Page

3

Manson case indictments prompt press conference

Dist Atty Joseph Busch said secret indictments arose after attorney Kanarek pressed for secrecy. He noted Shea's body had not been found and warned murder cannot be excused by clever disposal. The grand jury session in Judge Dell's courtroom led to indictments read as Manson and seven followers watched. Witnesses described a harsh scene and angry remarks outside the hearing.

Busch Manson Irving Anarek Kamarek Shea Grand Los Angeles Superigor George Dell Kanarek Grand Jky Tate-La Bianca

Maheu vows to fight Hughes ouster in Nevada case

Robert A. Maheu, Howard Hughes' top Nevada executive, testified he will continue to contest dismissal by Hughes Tool Co. unless Hughes confirms his status by phone or letter. He described fear of irreparable damage to his future earnings and recalled Hughes' promise of lifelong partnership, noting Hughes vanished from Las Vegas without explanation.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Robert A. Maheu Howard Hughes Nevada Maheu Hughes Ble Bahamas FBI Hughes Tool Co Pany ‘Uilasa Hughes Tool Hughes Fortune Tool Company Mahen Haskens and Sells Trans World Airlines Air West Mahew Desert Inn Lavane N. Forsythe Los Angeles

Army spying accusations raise fears of civilian control

Lawmakers confront reports of Army surveillance of civilians during campaigns and political activity. Senator Ervin and Rep Mikva discuss potential nationwide spying by military intelligence, with sources claiming dossiers on public figures and civilians. Pentagon inquiries are urged to prevent recurrence amid concerns over civil liberties.

Mikva House George H. Mahon D-Tex House Appropriations Pentagon Ervin Evening Star John M. O’brien O'Brien Army L3th

Filibuster Persists Over SST Funding Tangle

Senate debate over a 210 million SST appropriation continues as filibuster threats loom. Proxmire and Mansfield clash over tying SST to the 2.6 billion Department of Transportation bill, while conference actions and potential shifts in schedule complicate approval chances.

Cranston House Senate Sen. Proxmire D-Wis Boeing Seaate Proxmire Len Nelson Mansfield Mont Conference Committee 8ST Department of Transportation Bein Wile Iian Pulbeight D-Ark Bister Cataingt Ameasure

Jury Hearing on Isla Vista Disturbances Adjourned

The Isla Vista probe halted in Los Angeles with officials subpoenaed and unclear about civil rights violations. The U S attorney's office declined comment as local leaders faced delays and mystery surrounding disturbances near the University of California campus in Santa Barbara. Raymond Johnson of Santa Barbara County spoke in support of actions taken to counter the unrest.

Los Angeles Santa Barbara Santa Barbara County Ead Suiza Barlara Isla Vista University of Calcunta At Raymond Johnson Satta Barbur County

Snow Level Drops as Weekend Snow Totals Rise

Weather brief notes a snow level near 4000 feet by this afternoon with additional snow possible Friday morning. Long Beach reports a high of 59 and a low of 43, topping Los Angeles 57 in the daytime and 59 and 43 respectively. Harbor pressure logged 29.95 inches.

Long Beach Los Angeles Long Beach Harbor

Court Hears New Plea by Angela Davis in Extradition Fight

New York court heard oral arguments in the effort to block Angela Davis extradition to California for trial in the Aug. 7 San Rafael courthouse shootout that killed a judge and three others. Attorney John Abt argued the case as the eyes of the world watched the proceedings.

Angela New York UPI California Angela Davis John J. Abt UCLA Eyes of the World San Rafael

Sharp Military Cutbacks Vowed in Next 6 Months

Washington reports that defense budget cuts will trigger base closings and manpower reductions in coming months. Secretary Melvin Laird said $800 million in spending would be cut in the next six months to compensate for a larger $2.2 billion reduction in defense appropriations. The plan targets operations and maintenance first, reducing ship steaming days and air flights, with further civilian and military downsizing to follow.

Ft. Holabird NSC NBC Sander Vanocur 116Th Military Intelligence Group Washington Sen J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S Vietnam Melvin R. Laird Laird Irvin Chicago Ilinois Southeast Asia Pentagon House-Senate Jerry W. Friedheim Friedheim

Bomb scare hits Liberal Arts Building at Long Beach State

A female caller warned of a bomb in the Liberal Arts Building prompting evacuation at 6:45 p.m. Classes resumed at 9:15 p.m. The previous day a male caller claimed a bomb would explode at 11:30 a.m. evacuating the same building. no device was found and classes returned by 1 p.m.

Liberal Arts California State College Long Beach Campus Polite

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