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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1974

Page

8

Ford Faces Jobless Protests Amid Energy Debate

President Ford spoke at a rail station near Alexandria Virginia as about 100 protesters cried for jobs. He urged willpower to solve energy and economic problems and noted a plan from a seven member panel to speed coal production and offshore oil leasing. The event accompanied the Bicentennial Freedom Train dedication and a separate IMF forecast lowered U.S. and global economic outlook.

Washington UPT Ford White House Ronald Nelson Andrew Goodpaster NATO Europe Alexandria George Washington Paul Ravere

Watergate Trial Tidbits on Nixon Haldeman CIA Plan

Proceedings reveal Nixon approved using the CIA to influence the FBI inquiry into the Watergate break-in. Testimony traces Mitchell Mardian and Ehrlichman involvement, with Perry Caldiero and Magruder recounting breakfast exchanges and calls tying to Liddy and Kleinavist. The case heads to the jury after Christmas as prosecutors detail alleged perjury and cover plans.

Neal Mitchell Parkinson White House Mardian Jeb Stuart Masruder Ehrlichman

Ford and Rockefeller Sworn In Amid House Vote Debates

Ford praised Rockefeller as vice president after the House confirmed him despite liberal and wealth conflict objections. Rockefeller, former New York governor, accepted with Ford noting his major domestic program role. A reception followed with key figures, including Senate leaders and former New York governors.

House Rockefeller Ford Richard M. Nixon Spiro T. Agnew White House Nixon New York George Danielson Pcalif Inter United States Shirley Chisholm D-N.y Senate Hugh Scott Langlimé Averell Harriman Malcolm Wilson Hugh Carey

Prison ruling cites misdeed by Morgan in Nixon era affair

Judge Hart denounces Morgan as treacherous for predated deed of gift sworn to under oath. Morgan, from Los Angeles, accepts fault and faces surrender at minimum-security federal prison in Lompoc, California, on January 6 as part of the sentence tied to Nixon era documents and a years-long back-tax dispute with the IRS.

IRS Nixons Hart Morgan Los Angeles Lompoc Calif

Two slain in Quentin race brawls

Inmates at San Quentin Prison were stabbed to death and others injured in two race related clashes. Guards fired warning shots from gun rails to regain control. Victims were Arthur J. Harris, 26, and Truman Nichols, 29, identified as Black inmates from Sacramento and Los Angeles respectively. A Mexican American man was critically wounded by a guard's rifle fire. Prison officials ordered a fatal lockup and feeding in cells until Monday.

San Quentin San Quentin Prison Arthur J. Harris Sacramento County Truman Nichols Los. Angeles

CHP Chopper Patrol Ruled a Speed Trap

A judge ruled the California Highway Patrols airborne speed patrol a speed trap but CHP officials said the planes would stay in use. The ruling by Justice Court Judge Wayne Wylie overruled a speeding ticket issued to a bus driver on October 6 for 65 mph in a 55 mph zone and the decision will be appealed.

Auburn California Highway Patrol CHP Justice Court Wayne Wylie

Hahn seeks histories of youths seized in killing

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn called for complete case histories of three youths arrested for the murder of 16 year old Anthony Mack on the Manual Arts High School campus. He cited 28 prior arrests for one suspect, with others also holding substantial records, urging state law changes and firmer juvenile justice action.

Los Angeles Kenneth Hahn Anthony Mack Manual Arts High School Vahn Stephen Powning Hahn Charles Riley

Torrance youth wounded in Carson gang feud

An 8-year-old Torrance boy was shot and critically wounded in a Carson flare up police labeled a gang feud between youths in the Keystone and Tortilla Wars areas. John Edward Sanchez, 20, was booked for assault with intent to commit murder after deputies said the incident occurred near Sanchez’s home as a car of youths approached.

Torrance Sheriff's Carson Lester Charles Girard Denker Ave S. Shearer Ave John Edward Sanchez Sanchea Watch William Mitchell Sanchez Girard

Gunmen Free About 40 Hostages in Suburban Robbery

An armed holdup at a Richfield Minnesota supermarket ended with all hostages released and the gunmen surrendering after about six hours. Forty hostages were freed, none injured, though two gunmen suffered minor wounds. One gunman was cut by glass and another shot in the arm. Police had earlier believed few gunmen remained inside, but later said three were inside with a fourth arrested as officers arrived. The gunmen had threatened to disable a getaway car during a telephone call with a reporter. Sharpshooters surrounded the building as gunfire was exchanged.

Girard Harbor General Hospital Mitchell Sanchey Richfield Sunnah

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