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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1971

Page

2

Ali Draws Supreme Court Review in Draft Conscience Case

The article outlines Muhammad Ali’s bid to have his draft status reviewed after a 1960s conviction and a court ruling on conscientious objection. It notes the Welsh v United States decision expanding grounds for CO status, and describes related Teamsters cases and a border narcotics search ruling affecting customs inspectors.

Philadelphia Ali Supreme Court Holla Chicago Teamsters Pension Fund Cen Jgffa Lewisburg 2 People Board Hoffa Teamsters Frank E. Fitzsimmons Clay Alt United States Justice Department D.C United States Services Justice Departments U.S. Circuit Court San Francisco Suart Johnson Los Angeles

Offer to Replace Viet PWs

A San Diego educational and civic group proposes exchanging U S prisoners held by North Vietnam for civilian volunteers. J Paul Adkins says 63 others volunteer from Southern California, with a headquarter in Oceanside. Harald Moses and others in San Diego discussed a civilian swap plan with leaders like Billy Graham and Governor Ronald Reagan proposed as committee members. The effort foresees broad participation and aims at prisoner release through a negotiated exchange.

San Diego U.S North Vietnam Adkins San Luis Rey California Bud Boyles Vie van Saanen Favifie Southwest Airlines Harald Moses Curlabad Moses Army Medlcal Corps Brotherhood of Man Bayles van Saanen Tyritten Defense Departments Tommittee Tanoi Evangelist Billy Graham Ronald Reagan

Meadlo Testifies On My Lai Shootings And Calley Command

Meadlo described witnessing and taking part in the My Lai killings under Lt. Calley. He recalled Calley ordering, guiding shots, and directing others to shoot villagers as they moved toward a drainage ditch where a larger group was assembled. Other GI witnesses, including Conti and Grzesik, offered testimony about Calley’s actions and firing.

Meadlo Culley My Lai Calley Associated Press Terre Haute Ind Meadie Meadla A. T Meadle

Officer Says Medina Ordered Massacre in My Lai Writings

In Ft McPherson Georgia a former officer testified at the Haite court martial that Medina ordered a massacre at My Lai. The testimony names Roger Lewis Alauxi and describes orders to wipe out the Vietnamese hamlet, revealing alleged command decisions in the case.

FT. Mcpherson, Ga UP1 Charles E. Haite Hulte My Lai Roger Lewis Alauxi

Draft lottery numbers rise amid extended service debates

The article discusses 1970 draft lottery averages around 190 with some boards reporting numbers as low as 175, and 113,000 men in 1A Low facing extended liability into 1971. It notes policy debates on raising the lottery ceiling as younger graduates become available, plus mentions My Lai related trial testimony including Lt. Medina's orders to destroy the village and a soldier named Hutto charged with intent to murder, while Alaux testifies about a memorial service and a pep talk before the attack.

Tarr Tart Wiel Arizona State University My Lai Ernest Medina C Company Willian TL. Calley Ft Benning Alaux Medina Alay Ridward Magill Hatin Magill Hudo

Audio-Visual Reading Method Promises Improved Understanding

Schools nationwide adopt a system pairing sight with sound to boost comprehension and fluency. By Dr Tiergen Evans, a publisher notes a simple program introducing 309 core words through high interest illustrated lessons to expand vocabulary for children from elementary to early teens.

America Tiergen Evans Wardetall Warde Diversey Cap Chicago Bogh

Poseidon Missile Deployment Delayed by Strike and Production Issues

Washington reports the Poseidon missile deployment faces a delay of a few months due to normal production line problems and a nine week strike at the Energy Commission plant where warheads are made. Lockheed and ARC deny fault while Poseidon is set to replace Polaris on 31 of America's 41 submarines, boosting warhead totals substantially.

Washington UPI Navy Aiimie Energy Commission ARC Lockheed Aircraft Corp Lockheed AEC Oak Ridge Tomt America

Blaze Damages San Pedro Todd Shipyard Drydock

Fire crews fought a slow burning blaze on the walls of a drydock at Todd Shipyard in San Pedro late Monday night. Oil fed flames resisted initial efforts even as Los Angeles firefighters called for a foam machine to extinguish the blaze at the 10 Front Street yard.

San Pedro Todd Shipyard Los Angeles City Front St

Weekend Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes show weekend activities with vague terms and dates. Readable items mention Sunday events and a reference to a Saturday routine, but many specifics are unclear. Strong entities are missing, leaving an ambiguous notice about planned or observed activities.

Refund delay prompts insurance policy refund query

A Bellflower reader seeks a refund from Premier Insurance Co through Consolidated Administrators Insurance Co. since canceling autos in May. Officials say the refund will cover the full fee and no charge for coverage from May to July after verification of double coverage, noting communications caused the delay.

Premier Insurance Co Consolidated Administrators Insurance Co P.O Los Angeles Calif Auto Insurance Premier

Pet shop puppy buyer seeks help after ill distemper case

In Long Beach CB Roberta Keener of King's Pet Shop says buyers sign to receive a free health examination, while a reader reports paying 75 for a puppy and 105 for medical care only to lose the pet to distemper. ACTION LINE advised on consumer recourse and pet health disclosures.

King's Pet Shop Long Beach Action Line Roberta Keener King’s Pet Shop

Action over puppy refund dispute at King's Pet Shop

In a dispute, Mrs Keener claimed the buyer could return a dog within 48 hours for a refund or medical remedy if the animal was incurably ill, verified by the shop veterinarian Mrs Keener says the buyer refused a refund unless she paid the veterinary bill, and notes the buyer did not bring the dog back with the check payment overdue.

King’s Pet Shop

City hitchhiking ruling may not end bans

Reader asks if AG ruling loosens bans on hitchhiking near highways. AL Seal Beach plans to keep its no hitchhiking ordinance, citing ongoing court tests and statements from police and city officials. Current sidewalk hitchhiking citations remain in effect pending legal outcomes.

State Attorney General Seal Beach Huntington Beach AL Seal Beach Rober Garza Patrel James van der Hyden

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