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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1975

Page

29

Man gets 60 days in hit and run case

A 26 year old Huntington Beach man, Michael Roland, was sentenced in Long Beach Superior Court to 60 days in county jail and three years probation for vehicular manslaughter in a fatal hit run. He received a 200 dollar fine and restitution to the victim’s family, with a stay of execution until January 10 for an employment hearing.

Huntington Beach Long Beach Roland 21St Street Atlantic Avenue Ada Mae Henderson Lime Ave

Indians eye cash Brando gift worth less than mortgage

Hank Adams of the Survival of American Indians Association says a 40 acre parcel Marlon Brando gave to Indians may be worth 200 000 to 250 000 with an outstanding 318 000 mortgage due this year. He questions whether paying the mortgage is the best use of 318 000 and notes Brando planned to cover the final payment in 1975.

Robert McDaniel Olympia, Wash UPI California Marlon Brando Hank Adams Survival of American Indians Association Adams Brando Beverly Hills Marlon Our Association For Indian People

Wynberg Fined and Placed on Probation in Odometer Scam

The Holland born boyfriend of actress Elizabeth Taylor, Henry C. Wynberg, was fined 1000 and given three years probation in Norwalk Superior Court after pleading no contest to four misdemeanor counts of grand theft. He operated a Norwalk used car firm and sold vehicles with rolled back odometers between July 1972 and May 1973. He may travel abroad until July 1 to accompany Taylor to Europe for her film work.

Elizabeth Taylor Norwalk Superior Court Henry C. Wynberg Norwalk Julius Leetham Wynberg United States Miss Taylor Europe Richard Burton

Two held in $1 million check kiting scheme

San Diego authorities charged Claud Pitts III and Lula Porter for a two-part check kiting scheme with more than $12 million moved between banks. Prosecutors say eight institutions were affected and $300,000 was frozen. Pitts pled guilty and Porter faces arraignment. both released on their own recognizance.

San Diego Upitwo Ed Miller Miller Federal Insurance Claud Pitts III Lula D. Porter Pitts Porter Pitts and

Suspect in airport bombing deemed unfit for trial

Muharem Kurbegovic, 31, called the alphabet bomber, is described by Dr. John Walters as a paranoid schizophrenic with grandiose delusions and auditory hallucinations who is not mentally fit to stand trial. Walters testified in Los Angeles Superior Court as the sanity phase opened in the high profile case.

Los Angeles Superior Court Muharem Kurbegovic Los Angeles International Airport America Kurbegovic John P. Walters Walters Dinko Bozanich Bozanich Gerald Chaleff Chaleff Boston Washington

Robbery with a Doberman Ends in Killing of Animal

Santa Monica police say a doberman used in a Kensington Motel robbery bit a clerk and a pursuing officer before being shot. The suspect, 20 year old James Gregory Guidry, was jailed for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.

Santa Monica C. C James Gregory Guidry Guidry Kensington C.C Robert W. Brower Brower M.C. Murphy Murphy

Downey owner's yacht found in Fiji renamed Coracle

A 38 foot ketch owned by Downey California man James Johnson was found in Fiji under the name Coracle after reportedly being stolen in Honolulu last October. Robert Hall Fridjhon, identified by a South African passport, is held by Fijian police as investigators verify if he used the alias Robert Green in Honolulu. The vessel Recluse, valued at 25000 dollars, had been overdue prompting a coast guard search.

Honolulu California Fiji South Pacific Coast Guard Robert Hall Fridjhon James Johnson Downey Calif Fridjhon Robert Green Johnson Green Liverpool England Royal Suva Yacht Club

Burglars Steal Cash From Ruth Roberts Home

Ruth Roberts of 1527 West 19th Street told Long Beach police burglars broke a bedroom window and took 336 dollars in cash. A public notice by Samuel P. Whitehouse at 2525 Quincy Street states he will not be responsible for others debts after January 6 1975.

Ruth Roberts W. 19Th St Long Beach Samuel P. Whitehouse Quincy St California LBI Dean Jerry Res Maybank Lakewood

Notice to Creditors in Baughman Estate California

Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles announces probate matter for Charles M. Baughman deceased. Guida Le Davis executrix and James L. Hay attorney publish notice to creditors to file claims within four months after first publication.

Superior Court State of California Los Angeles Charles M. Baughman James L. Hay Beach Blvd Long Beach Los Angeles County Ynal Snd Guida le Davis JRE D. Long Beach California Lei

Guard Sent Against Indians at Novitiate in Wisconsin

Gov. Patrick Lucey ordered the National Guard to aid law enforcement at the Alexian Brothers monastery in Gresham Shawano County after militants seized the site on New Year’s Day. The guard will handle law enforcement and negotiations while a cease-fire holds. 50 people remain at the site as a standoff continues.

Gresham Wis Lucey Florian Eberle Alexian Brothers Order Chicago Alexians Shawano County

District Attorney Sponsored Explorer Post Forming in L A County

Los Angeles County chief prosecutor Joseph Busch announces a DA sponsored Explorer Scout post in Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs for youths 14 and older. The program aims for about 25 members with a focus on law. Deputy DA Brent Riggs serves as adviser and Robert Johnson acts as liaison.

Norwalk Santa Fe Springs Joseph Busch Los Angeles County Busch Atty Brent Riggs Pasadena Robert Johnson District Attorney's Bureau

Court notice of dissolution case Surigao spouses

Ventura Superior Court issues in remarry petition for Dolly Della Surigao and John T Surigao Jr. Respondent served by mail. must file written response within days or default may be entered. Legal action seeks division support and related fees. attorney advised to act promptly. Clerks and petitioners referenced with dates in 1974 1975.

Superior Court OF California County OF Ventura Wipoli Street Ventura California Dolly Della Surigao John T Surigao, JR L. Hamm

Earthquake Shakes Paso Robles Area In California

A 4.8 magnitude temblor woke Northern California residents near Paso Robles at 3:17 a.m. It caused minor damage but no injuries. Felt as far as Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, with about 25 calls to police reporting the quake.

San Andreas Fault Ed Bryant

Kill-for-hire ex-convicts sent back to prison

Two ex-convicts from the Southland were ordered returned to state prison for involvement in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a witness in a bribery trial. Dan Richter and Jack Fuhrer pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy with others in a case linked to a Rancho Los Amigos Hospital official.

Southland Richter Fuhrer Archie Simonoff Los Angeles Artesia Howard V. Perno Richard Moseley Rancho Los Amigos Hospital

Judge refuses injunction on offshore leases

Federal District Judge David W. Williams in Los Angeles refused a preliminary injunction blocking offshore oil lease procedures. He denied dropping the civil suit brought by California Attorney General Evelle Younger, ruling there are sufficient issues to try but setting no trial date. The suit seeks to halt offshore leases pending an environmental impact report.

United Press International David W. Williams Los Angeles Williams Evelle Younger Interior Department

Notice Inviting Bids for Euclid Avenue Alley Improvement Long Beach

Long Beach California invites sealed bids for paving, curbs, and grading along an alley east of Euclid Avenue between Vista Street and Third Street. Bids due January 22, 1975, at 10:00 am. Plans R-4654 details on file. prevailing wages apply. bid security required. contract completion within 15 days after award.

Euclid Avenue Vista Street Third Street City OF Long Beach California State of Cci

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