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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1974

Page

8

Forger traced from L A to Dutch bank in Geneva case

International probe links a nearly million dollar Los Angeles City check stolen from city accounts to Interpol and a bank in Holland. Evidence shows proceeds shifted through Banque de Paris Geneva and a Hollandische Bank Uni branch with $810,000 withdrawn and $80,000 left. Two suspects, Morton Freeman and Bernard Howard, face arraignment for grand theft and fraud. A new informant has surfaced with potentially important information.

Los Angeles Holland Dist Alty Joseph Busch Busch Interpal International Banque de Paris Geneva Switzerland Molland Buseh Thre Hollandische Bank Uni N.B Netherlands FBI Vow Interpol Treasury Buiei IBM Crocker International Bank New York City Morton B. Freeman Bernard Howard

Alphabet bomber defendant denied self defense in L A case

Muharem Kurbegovic, a mute accused in the August airport bombings, sought to defend himself, but Judge Raymond Cheale ruled he cannot, citing communication limitations. The defendant, a 31 year old Yugoslavian, faces three murder charges and an insanity trial was postponed at双方 request. Neighbors recall he talked prior to arrest on August 20.

Muharem Kurbegovic Tours Los Angeles Yugo Los Angeles International Airport America

GenTel and Pacific seek big rate hikes in California

In San Francisco AP reports GenTel asked the California Public Utilities Commission for a 15.9 million annual increase to bolster earnings and service. Pacific Telephone boosted its request from 83.9 million to 979 million, citing higher wages and costs. The proposals include up to 15 cent monthly basic service increases, higher tolls, and raised residential and business connections.

San Francisco General Telephone Co California Public Cinties Commission Pacific Telephone General Telephone WWO Tis

San Diego Woman Sues Over Hair Dye Turning Green

Evelyn C. McDonald sues a hair products firm for 80100 dollars claiming her hair turned green for three to four weeks after using a product bought in December. She says color faded only after careful shampooing for three weeks to a month.

Green Hair Not San Diego Evelyn C. McDonald

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