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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1977
Page
7
The piece critiques police procedures in rape and lewd conduct arrests, noting misleading references to evidence and blame shifting. It highlights a male patrol approach and mentions a plainclothes officer posing as a victim, arguing processing times and investigations differ and raise concerns about credibility and equity.
Det. Brooks and hotline workers discuss reported incident cases noting a slice lie to hurt women. They split on motive with hostility cited as the true thrill by some suspects, while others see intoxication or attraction. Female officers and activists push for credible reports and protections, referencing Brownmiller and domestic case studies.
Commissioner Craig says he will resign just before harbor codes are scheduled for adoption. Chief harbor engineer Hoffmaster plans to retire after 38 years, taking six weeks of vacation in May and leaving at end of June. General manager Thorley orders immediate search for qualified chief engineer applicants.
An Independent Telegram news note revises filing details for the senior utility users program. Merle Nalibow, city senior citizens affairs director, clarifies eligibility: applicants must be at least 62, reside in Long Beach, have household income under 7500 yearly, be ineligible for tax exemption due to master-meter billing, and not have taxes paid by a public agency. Applications are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Police report two gunmen robbed a Der Wienerschnitzel employee at 11615 South St Artesia taking 126 dollars plus the register. Burglars pried a window at Martinez Enterprises on 7311 Madison St Paramount taking tools worth 650. Home burglaries in Bellflower and Long Beach included stolen jewelry appliances and a television valued at 300 to 1,025.
Long Beach police report a window forced entry theft at a local residence. Jewelry valued at 417 dollars was stolen after a person tossed a bedroom window, with intruder entering the main area of the home.
Ralph Diedrich and Philip Anthony were sworn in for four year terms as Orange County supervisors in separate ceremonies Monday. Anthony, a former Westrotantr councilman and mayor, was sworn in by Judge Richard Beacom and succeeds Robert Battin. Diedrich was sworn in for a second term at 3 p.m. by civic leader Mary Quandt, a Bre a resident.
A Requiem Mass for space engineer John Francis Caton will be said Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church with Rosary Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. The 57-year-old Long Beach resident died Sunday from a heart attack. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for Rockwell International's space program and had a perfect attendance record for 29 years. He received multiple professional awards, including a presidential commendation, and the Triannual Award from the Boy Scouts. He is survived by widow Marjorie, sons John Francis Jr, Gerald Michael, Timothy Edward and Thomas Patrick, a brother Edward Joseph, and two grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mary Frank founder of Frank Brothers Furniture Store in Los Angeles will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Home of Peace. A Russian native who moved to Rochester as a child, she spent 50 years in Long Beach and helped establish Temple Beth Shalom and Hadassah activity alongside the Long Beach Art Museum. She is survived by son Ron and two grandchildren.
Harold M F George age 82 longtime Los Angeles Herald Examiner veteran newspaperman dies after Sunday. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Forest Lawn Cypress. He resided in Long Beach and previously worked for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner and held memorial posts with the Peoria Times New Orleans Item and Detroit Times. He is survived by widow Katherine, sons Francis Robert and Carter, brother Leonard and sisters Mrs Paul Fredericks and Mrs Frank Tavis.
Long Beach Mayor Tom Clark and the City Council set two January meetings to shape the 1977 78 city budget. The goal is a citizen driven statement of city goals and public service, with sessions Jan 13 and Jan 28 at City Hall.
A Citizens Task Force against Sohio urged Beach Harbor Department funding to send three members to Washington, D.C., to oppose a proposed Sohio tanker terminal in Long Beach harbor. Leslie Still said using state land trust funds would be improper. the request was received and filed.
Burglars forced a rear window at Theodore Glover's residence 2267 Lime Ave and took a television set and sound equipment valued at 745 dollars. Long
Long Beach police report a home burglary at 6475 Ae aeh where burglars forced entry through the front door and stole household items valued at 513 dollars from Charles Acord. No suspects listed.
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