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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1969

Page

2

College protests erupt across campuses in California

Across California campuses violence and arrests erupted as police dispersed crowds at Valley State and San Francisco State. Rev. James Hargett and 13 others were arrested including Shel ton Jones and Winston Freeman. The situation involved Black Student Union demands for a black studies department and amnesty for indicted students while unions clashed with authorities over picket lines.

Los Angeles James Hargett West Coast Southern Christian Leadership Conference Shelton Jones Winston Freeman BSU Valley State BSA San Francisco State George Murray Murray Geles University of California Medical School Nesbit Crutchfield Crutchfield George Gaorner

Brandeis Protesters Seize Hall In Mass Stand

WALTHAM Mass UPI President Morris Abrams met briefly with 85 black students who barricaded Ford Hall at Brandeis University in a stand over grievances. They demanded a center for African studies year round recruitment by a Negro headed admissions and a King or Malcolm X scholarship fund.

Waltham, Mass UPI Morris Abrams Brandeis University Communications Center Ford Hall Liberal University Abrams Saint Eaue Hds Brandeis Martin Luther King Ford Center For Dr. King Malcolm X

Community help and health care questions in Long Beach news

A city inquiry covers a clothing donation location with hours and contact, a donor offers a large speaker system to a youth nonprofit, and a reader seeks guidance on lodging abuse in convalescent care. Health inspectors explain complaint handling and potential license actions by state agencies.

D.L. Long Beach Long Beach Miriam Smith Memorial Hospitas R-E.w

AFT Blames Reagan for Bloodshed at College

From Our National Bureau Washington The American Federation of Teachers head charged that Governor Ronald Reagan is directly responsible for bloodshed at San Francisco State College AFL-CIO President David Selden said Reagan refused to bargain with striking teachers and issued provocative statements aimed at provoking violence on campus This bloodshed would not have occurred if the governor had settled the dispute

Washington Amerian Federation of Teachers Ronald Reagan San Francisco State College David Selden Afl-Cio Union Reguli Selden

Double Trouble for Willie Espinosa in Long Beach Court

San Pedro fisherman Willie Espinosa, 29, faced two contempt actions from ex-wives Christine, 28, and Dolores, 32, in a Long Beach Superior Court. Both filed for alimony and fees as the judge issued two bench warrants when Espinosa, said to be on a commercial boat out of San Diego, did not appear. March 5 set for next court round.

San Pedro Willie Espinosa Long Beach Christine Dolores Imix-Lp Willie Max Wisot Major San Diego Frank Masse Wisot

Sunny return ushers brief warm spell in Long Beach

Long Beach and nearby areas expect a brief respite from fog with sun from mid morning to sunset though winter chill remains. Clouds return Friday with a chance of rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains this weekend. Downtown Long Beach reached 58 Wednesday, with a forecast to near 60 today as winds stay gusty and chilly in the mountains and deserts.

Long Beach Southland U.S. Weather Bureau California

Japanese Jet Nearly Dunks Again at Oakland Landing

A Japan Air Lines jet from Tokyo to San Francisco aborted its approach near Hayward at 200 feet, far below the 1,300 feet required. The DC-8 from the same flight number splashed into San Francisco Bay in November, with 107 passengers escaping unharmed as the craft settled in six feet of water near the airport.

Oakland UPI Japan Air Lines San Francisco Federal Aviation Administration Tokyo Hayward Oakland International Airport

Redding Quiet Town Confronts Vigilante Police Power

A private citizen led vigilante group in Redding has been given police powers by Police Chief George Vanderpool. The 17,000 resident city lacks formal notification and Mayor George K Mary, City Council, and City Manager Robert W Cowden express shock. Members patrol with regular officers, carry guns and badges, and can arrest only when with sworn officers. The move, dating back over a year, unsettles officials who will investigate.

Redding UPI California George Vanderpool George K. Mary Robert W. Cowden Shasta County Vanderpool Cowden

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