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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1967

Page

2

Archerd Under Diagnosis in Death Case

Archerd faces reevaluation of cause of death amid questions over insulin and alcohol. Doctors note heart conditions and earlier poisoning theories, with pending test results to confirm whether insulin or other factors led to the fatalities including Frank Stewart, 34, who died in Las Vegas on March 17, 1960.

Frank Stewart Las Vegas

Sniper Bullet Snag Two Men In Los Angeles Parking Lot

Two men, Andreas Marlon and Frank D. Harper both 25, were wounded in a nighttime sniper attack at a service station lot near the corner of Slauson and Wester Avenues. Four rifle shells found on a roof supported the four-shot incident. the assailant fled before police arrival. Both victims were listed in good condition at Morningside hospital.

Los Angeles CNS Morningside Hospital Slauson and Wester Avenues Andreas Marlon Frank D. Harper

Officer Merle Andrews Shot In Maywood Standoff

Mrs Tom Martin recalled seeing California Highway Patrolman Merle Lee Andrews 39 fatally shot while attempting to capture Thomas Spychala 28 in Maywood. The investigation, led by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, reported six guns found, two at least used in the killing. Andrews’ services were set for Saturday at Moreland Lynwood Memorial Chapel.

George Laine Tom Martin Manhattan Beach California Merle Lee Andrews Thomas St. Spychala Maywood Andrews CHP Que Los Angeles Los Angeles County General Hospital Little Company of Mary Torrance Escomita Ding Spychala South Gate Kenneth Lee Norm. Hamilton Moreland Lynwood Memorial Chapel Andrew Margaret Andrews Neal Andrews Compton Merle Andrews

Trapped in Tunnel Rescue Efforts Near Los Angeles

In a mile rail tunnel an accident trapped 17 men with a cave in cutting surface communication. Rescue teams from Los Angeles and surrounding areas converged as cold temperatures and mud hampered operations. The incident occurred five miles east of a mountain community, while a separate forest tale told of Barnowskis rescued after being snowbound for days. The water project tunnel, named for Assemblyman Carve Porter, links Northern to Southern California with dams, pumping plants, power facilities and hundreds of miles of canals and pipelines.

Los Angeles County Kern County Jo Funderhurk Tome California Assemblyman Carve Porter Compton

Johnson Thieu Agree on Talks and Peace Plan

Johnson and Thieu issued a joint statement after a two hour meeting. They rejected NF L recognition while signaling openness to informal talks with individuals tied to the NLF. The five point peace plan includes DMZ steps and Lao withdrawal, with one country one vote in South Vietnam. A Los Angeles arrest followed for a missionary group leader accused of fraudulent charitable appeals.

Johnson Thieu Mel National Liberation Nnt Thive NLF Viet Cong Geneva Saigon Front NFL Demilitarized Zone Laos South Vietnam Johnson-Thieu United States UILF Thieuw Los Angeles CNL

Strikers Gain Backing For Los Angeles Herald-Exam

Volunteers rally Thursday to support about 2000 striking workers of the Los Angeles Herald Examiner as labor action enters a new phase with fresh backing and organized solidarity.

Herald Los Angeles Herald-Exam George Hearst The Herald-Examiner Los Angeles U.S. Mediation and Conciliation Service

California Loyalty Oath Sparks Public and UC Dissent

The California loyalty oath and Levering Act sparked controversy with Justice Marshall McComb dissenting against disallowing past or future membership in organizations. The oath, adopted in 1952, followed a 1951 UC protest where 26 professors were fired and 37 resigned. Union support backed striking workers at Hearst papers as negotiations stalled.

California Marshall McComb State Supreme Court University of California University Academic Senate Academic Senate

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