TV Cameras in Courts Spark Debate Across States
In a column from LA Collins Sr, the debate over televising court trials and public body meetings heats up. The American Bar Association voted to keep bans on cameras and microphones in trials, arguing publicity would undermine dignity and mislead jurors, while California policymakers press for openness and TV producers seek dramatic courtroom scenes. Officials warn such exposure could turn courts into theatrical productions, affecting witness conduct and attorney performance.
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Lamita businessmen seek to join Torrance annex plan
Five Lamita businessmen propose annexing a Friday section of Pacific Coast Highway into Torrance. Torrance Assistant City Manager Edward J. Ferraro says annexation could occur if the effort succeeds. Backing comes from local motel and business owners who cite Torrance tax advantages. Group contacted Torrance Chamber of Commerce and aims to join Torrance borders near Highlann area along C1 Avenue.
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USAF May Withdraw From Viet Nam Moves Talked
Saigon reports the United States considers pulling back US Air Force combat units from South Vietnam while helicopter crews may gain orders to fire in self defense. Americans fly many ops, but Vietnamese pilots are scarce and civilian harm from strikes fuels doubt about air power’s effectiveness.
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Living on borrowed money time Forseth says tough life in San Francisco
Hfen Forseth a former airline stewardess who dated the Shah of Iran five years ago describes herself in San Francisco as living on borrowed money and borrowed time Ill with multiple sclerosis she and her 19 month old son reside in a Mission District room Her husband a member of a wealthy Piedmont, California family works in Tokyo for a Swiss bank They separated four months ago after an unhappy marriage Forseth born in Trondheim Norway says she has applied for aid pending a financial settlement with her husband The Duke of Westminster dies in Kent England at 63 one of Britain s richest men
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Queen sized lives and royal visits headline regional notes
Succumbs Prince Eustache Szpieha dies in Nairobi after recent designation as president designate of the Polish government in exile. Bert Mullins, 61, Kentucky artist, dies in Roundstone. Mortimer Adler, 60, author, marries Caroline Pring in San Francisco. Myrna Vee, 17, of Hawaii wins national tart red cherry recipe contest in Chicago. Prince Tulpelehaki and Princess Bitlanale of Tonga arrive in Los Angeles for Southern California visit. Lady John Hope sues in Nice for recognition as Somerset Maugham's daughter and seeks annulment of adoption. Maugham valued gifts at $2 million. Thomas McGee hosts Lao king and entourage during TVA tour near Knoxville.
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Massive 600-Foot Balloon Explodes Before Mars Mission
In Palestine Texas a huge unmanned space exploration balloon burst during inflation. Princeton University scientists prepared for a Mars study with a 14 story high balloon loaded with 30,000 pounds of instruments. No injuries reported. next balloon from Schjeldahl Co. to be shipped to Northfield Minnesota for launch.
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Clerks Leaders Reach Unity on West Coast Strike Call
Union leaders say a Southern Pacific railway clerks strike could halt operations across seven Western states, idling about 50 000 workers. The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks cited automation job losses and warned the strike would occur within days amid tense talks in San Francisco and Chicago. Weaver and McGovern portrayed a united front after mediation and cross city negotiations.
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Two Pedestrians Fatally Struck on Pacific Coast Highway
Friday night on the Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach two men were hit by a car. Warren Jefferson Hunter died at the scene. Don William Crococh suffered multiple fractures and was hospitalized at Hoag Memorial. The driver was 18 year old Bryant Edward Field of Whittier. no citation was issued.
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Johns Hopkins Students Leap 17 Miles for George Washington Tribute
Fourteen Johns Hopkins University students leaped 17 miles from Baltimore to Mount Vernon and on to the Washington Monument to honor George Washington. They sang Happy Birthday and shared a cake at the monument as organizer Neil Grove noted an earlier advance party prepared the techniques for the six hour forty minute event.
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Accomplished British Marathon Walker Visits London
The article notes Dr Barbara Moore, famed for a 1960 New York to San Francisco march, completing a 50 mile trek in exactly 10 hours near Lev n to demonstrate British endurance. Actress Elizabeth Tay- Joe’s parents arrived in London to visit their daughter who turns 31 on Wednesday.
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