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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1969

Page

8

State fire marshal Al Hole reflects on duty and family

Sacramento notes quote from Al Hole 48 Long Beach native and head of California fire marshal office in Sacramento He champions safety while juggling a demanding travel schedule and a wish to keep his family rooted in Long Beach and Los Altos His office oversees three districts eight branches and 88 employees under Health and Safety Code duties to protect life and property from fire and panic.

Sacramento al Hole Hole Long Beach Garfield Joyce Los Altos Sue Millikan High School Michael Los Angeles Carrie Dana Cindy California San Francisco Health and Safety Army Air Corps Europe Bureau of Fire Prevention Memorial Hospital Reagan Edwin) Wade George) Deukmejian Nixon

Fire marshal duties span state fire safety and prevention

The code enumerates the fire marshal responsibilities including eliminating hazards on state and tax deeded property, enforcing fire safety regulations across state institutions, investigating fires, coordinating with local authorities, and educating the public statewide. It highlights standards for materials, truck routes for explosives, and approvals for public buildings, schools, and care facilities.

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Witness testifies saw puff of smoke after Kennedy shooting

James L. Simmons a former Dallas rail worker testified in the Clay Shaw conspiracy trial that he saw a puff of smoke rise from the grassy knoll area as Kennedy was shot. Other Dallas witnesses described hearing three shots and identified moments from Elm Street and Zapruder film imagery.

New Orleans UPI Dallas Clay L. Shaw John F. Kennedy James L. Simmons Mesquite Tex Kennedy Warren Lee Harvey Oswald Texas School Book Depository Shaw Oswald David W. Ferrie Simmons Elizabeth Gayle Newman Mary Moorman Abraham Zapruder

Four Explosions Hit San Juan Wounding Four

Four bombs exploded within two hours in San Juan Puerto Rico injuring four people including a police officer and three women. Bombs were planted in cans at the Sheraton and Howard Johnson hotels in Condado the police station in Hato Rey and the entrance to the Development Bank in Santurce. The Howard Johnson blast shattered glass and damaged a nearby car while the Sheraton blast caused no injuries. Police said all victims were treated and in satisfactory condition.

San Juan Puerto Rico UPI Condado Sheraton Howard Johnson Hato Rey Government Development Bank Santurce Bienvenido Rosado Rosado

Snow plow operator charged with extortion in Queens

Silvio Marcucci, 48, a city snow plow operator earning $161 weekly, was charged Saturday with extortion receiving a bribe and unlawful gratuities for allegedly shaking down residents of one Queens block for $100 to clear their street. Mayor Lindsay commented on ongoing snow removal challenges.

New York Queens John V. Lindsay Lindsay Silvio Marcucci

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