Ship History Request For Naval Vessels
A reader asks how to obtain a history of a U S Navy ship now named the USS Vega, after serving four years on the USS Mercury. Contact Naval History, The Pentagon, Washington, D C for ship histories.
07 Jan 1970
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1970
Page
1
A reader asks how to obtain a history of a U S Navy ship now named the USS Vega, after serving four years on the USS Mercury. Contact Naval History, The Pentagon, Washington, D C for ship histories.
Gargan testified about an hour before Judge James Boyle backing Kennedy on the accident narrative. The remarks supported Kennedy s account as recorded on page A-4.
Reagan's address sparks praise for a booming economy and the promise of the good life while critics warn air pollution and environmental costs may undermine gains. The piece reflects a national policy debate with mentions of air quality and industry impacts.
An index card shows a robber told teller Terry Gooch, 23, this is a holdup as he demanded cash. The incident describes the thief brandishing a note and seeking small bills from the bank teller.
Linda Kasabian, seven months pregnant, pleads not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder at arraignment before Judge William Keene in Los Angeles. Leslie Van Houten, 19, pleads innocent to charges of murdering Leno and Rosemary LaBianca. Ruby Pearl, ranch manager, says an unoccupied grave has been found.
A passenger at Waukegan Illinois describes a hijacking attempt aboard a flight. The man with a knife clutched a stewardess while the pilot braked sharply and a passenger restrained the attacker. The hijacker faced charges and the incident connected to President Nixon era events.
Chicago court coverage shows lawyers grilling Mayor Daley as Judge Julius Hoffman considers motions in the ongoing riot trial proceeding. The session focuses on evidence handling and defense arguments amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
The Western White House said Nixon will veto the 19.7 billion education and welfare appropriations bill unless Congress cuts it. A letter to Republican members argues the measure is inflationary and misdirected, with funds for HEW Labor and the Office of Economic Opportunity for fiscal 1970.
Emmet M. Sullivan resigns from the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission leaving Sixth District seat empty. The council will consider a resolution next Tuesday calling a special election within 90 days to fill the vacancy. A related note discusses community views and broader duties beyond dual offices.
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