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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1962

Page

2

MTA to Seek Federal Aid for Los Angeles Long Beach Transit Line

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority moves to pursue a federal grant for a rapid transit demonstration line linking Los Angeles with Long Beach. MTA staff will meet city officials to finalize the application as part of a broader area wide mass transit plan. Mayor Yorty supports the effort, noting the World’s Fair could bolster federal backing.

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Cooperation Stressed in Council Debate on Fair Report

Debate among councilmen centered on the fairness report from McCannon. Two 4-4 votes failed to resolve the issue, with one side seeking referral to the city manager for analysis and the other proposing to receive and file. After a 20 minute recess, the report was placed in a fall file for future progress installments.

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Yule Liquor Resolution Toned Down

Long Beach council members toned down a Christmas safety resolution by the Safety Council on Tuesday. The original measure urged organizations hosting seasonal parties to abstain from intoxicants that contribute to holiday traffic accidents.

Long Beachey the Safety Council

Overhaul of Taxes Asked By Governor Reportedly Near

The governor defends campaign workers and GOP critics amid California tax overhaul plans aimed for completion by 1964. He cites a $5 to $6 million FY surplus from sales tax gains and promises continued economy measures despite internal party disputes over judicial appointments and capital punishment.

Brown Los Angeles California Charles Conrad Conrad Superior Court Leonard Friedman District Court of Appeals Friedman Long Beach Jan Shuttleton Sherman Oaks

Artist Receives Eight Months For Bad Checks

Otha Elven Addison, 28, of 1613 Stanton Place, was sentenced to eight months in county jail after pleading guilty to writing checks with insufficient funds. Superior Court Judge May C. Sparing handed down the sentence following Addison’s admission of passing bad checks to several Long Beach area supermarkets.

Otha Elven Addison Stanton Place County Ia Superior Court May Nice C. Sparing Addison Long Beach Area

Bookmaker fined for extortion and gambling debts

A bookmaker named Darrell Lee Roth faced charges of attempted extortion after failing to settle gambling debts. Superior Court Judge Maurice C. Sparling fined Roth 1,000 and sentenced him to one year in county jail.

Coan Judee Maurice C. Sparling Darrell Lee Roth Secord Ave Lynwood Sparling

Arrests Highlight Monroe Case and Threats

A June arrest involved Monroe resident Jeff Morgan, 33, of 5452 Rayborn Ave, in a case tied to police Roth threats. The details are incomplete but indicate an alleged confrontation and denials of threats.

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