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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1968

Page

9

Queen Mary inventory sold after bids open

City officials approved sales of the Queen Marys remaining inventory of wine vermouth champagne and spirits to bidders. Rolly Somer of Redwood City paid 13101 for wine and champagne while Capt Campbell acting for a Mexico distributor secured 12000 for all remaining spirits tobacco and deer products.

Rolly Somer Redwood City Capt J. K. Campbell John R. Mansell California

Two ABC executives stay after jail order delay

The Second District Court of Appeals stayed the jail sentence for Charles R. Hillings and Douglas Fahy, convicted of contempt for refusing to reveal 100 Californians connected to Amer icans Building Constitution ally. Their sentencing is postponed while the appellate court considers judicial intervention.

Second District Court of Appeals Long Beach Area Charles R. Hillings Christy Lane Los Alamitos Douglas Vahy Rivo Alto Canal Robert S. Thompson Billings Fahy ABC Thompson

Queen Mary dispute sparks union picket at Long Beach

The Queen Mary faced a labor dispute as maritime unions picketed on February 5 in support of the Boilermakers Local 92, arguing the ship should be worked by seagoing unions. City and Coast Guard bid to classify the vessel as a land structure, complicating the work attempt. Unions named include Seafarers International Union, Sailors Union, Marine Cooks and Stewards, and several others from AFL CIO.

Cunard Finer Upland Boilermakers Union Local 92 City of Long Beach US Coast Guard Seafarers International Union of North America Sailors Union of the Pacific Marine Cooks and Stewards Cidafs

Hospital Site Under Way in Willowbrook Project

County plans Southeast General Hospital at 120th Street and Compton Boulevard Willowbrook. Edwin Webber firm of Huntington Beach begins utility structure removal by mid April per County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn.

Southeast General Hospital 120Th Street Compton Boulevard Willowbrook Edwin Webber Huntington Beach Kenneth Hahn

View of Washington shifts with historians at Long Beach talk

Historian John F. Walter and University of Wisconsin scholar Walter challenge old myths about George Washington. They cite his perseverance during the Revolution and his restrained presidency. They describe him as an aristocrat willing to get involved, a stabilizing figure who united America in a difficult era.

Democracy IN Action Chuck Medick Independent, Press-Telegram Washington Jr. High School George Washington Medick Janice Harvey Hank Hollingworth John F. Walter Toynl California State College At Long Beach Virginia George Washington Benedict Arnold West Point Warner Supgosts U.S Walter University of Wisconsin Alexander Hamilton

Deadline for 1968 Dog Licenses Warned

A 100 percent penalty applies to licenses bought after March 1. Fees rise from 3 to 6 dollars for late purchases. Licenses are available at the shelter 3001 Willow Street, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter will stay open on deadline day 8 p.m. A valid rabies vaccination certificate is required.

Willow Street A.m

Suspended Policeman Returns to Duty as Reserve Officer

Allen Christian was returned to duty as a Stanton Police Department reserve officer on Wednesday. He faces manslaughter charges in the death of a fleeing teenage narcotics suspect. City Administrator John Sone Craig said Christian will work at a desk if needed to avoid the stigma of suspension. The grand jury indicted him for manslaughter after the Feb incident involving Paul Meza Aguilera.

Allen Christian Stanton Police Department Johnsone Craig Christian Craig Paul Meza Aguilera

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