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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
3
In a special hearing, Charles Manson requests to represent himself while counsel argues for appointing attorneys. A judge plans interrogation to assess his capability, as detectives link the cult to two Northern California slayings and note possible ties to Kathy Snoozy and Deborah Furlong murders.
World lightweight boxing champion Mando Ramos pleaded innocent in Long Beach Superior Court as his trial on dope charges was scheduled for February.
Congressman John V. Tunney pressed for halting further commercial development of California shorelines until a statewide recreation needs study is completed. He spoke during a visit to Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, opposing a Los Angeles Harbor Department plan to take half the beach for a boat marina.
D A Delles gag rule drew attention as Everlett Younger challenged a municipal judge in Pasadena to cite him for contempt. Younger disclosed testimony from a closed hearing while criticizing the gag order. Judge Hassler defended the rule as ensuring fair trials in cases including Lloyd S. Davis, accused of assaulting his wife.
The USS Hornet, famed carrier that recovered Apollo 11 and 12 crews, is slated for deactivation on June 30 due to normal attrition. Captain Carl J. Seiberlich said no decommission order has been issued and that the ship will still conduct regular operations off Southern California in January and February before retirement as older vessels are phased out for new ships. The carrier celebrated its 26th birthday on November 26, the same day it delivered Apollo 12 astronauts to Hawaii.
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