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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1969

Page

3

Delays Seen As Sirhan Trial Resumes In LA Court

Accused assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan begins week two of his high profile murder trial in Los Angeles. The defense plans to challenge juror selection amid concerns over publicity and a potential fresh list of jurors.

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Los Angeles Grant Cooper Beverly Hills Friars Club Cooper Grand Jury U.S. Dist Francis Whelan Russell Parsons Emile Zola Berman U.S. Supreme Court

Teen Boy and Teen Girl Hurt in Weekend Traffic

An 11 year old boy, Enrique Rodriguez, died after being struck near his Los Angeles home on Sunday. A 17 year old girl, Gwendolyn Duke, died after being hit by two cars on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach Friday night. A companion, Michael Tyron, 22, was seriously injured. Investigations continue. drivers in both incidents were not held.

Southland Enrique Rodriguez Beach St Los Angeles California St. Francis Hospital Lynwood Esther Guidry Huntington Beach Gwendolyn Duke Fairfield Ave the Bluffs Michael L. Tyron Pimenta Ave Lakewood Michael Seal Orange Charles Johnmn Lake St. Huntington Beach

Home Blast Kills Boy Aged 15 In Inglewood

A 15 year old Inglewood boy died Sunday at Daniel Freeman Hospital from injuries after a garage chemical explosion while attempting to make firecrackers. Anthony Landis of 10619 Fourth Ave was injured Saturday in the same incident, with the Inglewood Fire Department continuing the investigation.

Inglewood Daniel Freeman Anthony Landis Fourth Ave

Acid Floods Pacoima Streets From ruptured 5000 gallon tank

A 5000 gallon muriatic acid tank ruptured and flooded Pacoima streets near Sutter and Paxton. Five fire companies sprayed the acid into storm drains to minimize dispersion as traffic was blocked in multiple areas. Fire crews reported the vessel belonged to Chase Chemical Company.

Pacoima Sutter Avenue Paxton Street Chase Chemical Company

Car deals headline not provided

Classified ads list used car offers and sales options encouraging readers to browse local listings for affordable vehicles. Deals include various makes and models with prices and contact details in the neighborhood marketplace.

San Fernando OKs Ethnic Studies Amid Boycott Threat

San Fernando Valley State College approves two ethnic studies departments and a minority teaching push. BSU and United Mexican American Students threaten a boycott over amnesty for Nov 4 arrestees while a teach-in and spring major options in black or Mexican American studies are planned.

San Fernando San Fernando Valley State College Northridge Delmar T. Oviatt Archie Chatman BSU Oviatt

McDonnell Douglas Strike Shuts Down Phantom Output

About 18 500 machinists at the McDonnell Douglas St Louis plant approved a strike to halt Phantom F 4 production. The vote 5 816 to 3 812 followed three hours of talks. The union warned orders from Israel Japan Germany and the United States would go unfilled during the walkout.

McDonnell-Douglas _ aircraft St. Louis District Lodge International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers McDonnell-Douglas U.S Israel Japan Germany Try McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Co Long Beach Southland

Gun Attack at Home Repelled by Officer

An early morning gun attack on a Los Angeles officer's home was repelled when the officer returned fire. Officer Richard Bean, 27, said he was awakened by the barrage and fired back, ending the threat.

Los Angeles Richard Bean Bean

Willowbrook City Plan Faces Review

The Local Agency Formation Commission will review Willowbrook as the county’s 78th city next month. Miss Dix must name supporters and reasons for incorporation at a 9 am session on Feb 13 and present population, housing, and land data along with a proposed government type and budget. An unrelated arson-like incident near a police officer’s home involved shotgun blasts, broken windows, and a damaged tire, but no injuries.

Willowbrook Norman D. Livian LAFC Jennie E. Dix Harman Ave Miss Dix el Segundo Boulevard City of Compton Stockwell Street Central Avenue Mona Boulevard Imperial Highway 120Th Street Livian

Oil Tanker Crash Causes Interchange Closure

A tanker overturn on the southbound Long Beach freeway caused a 3 200 pound oil leak from its ruptured tank. The interchange was closed from 3 to 7 pm as James Allen Scott 24 of Paramount and passenger Richard Mount 35 of Norwalk escaped serious injury. Police cited overloading as the cause.

James Allen Scott California Ave Paramount Scott Richard Mount Leesless Ave Norwalk

Burglars Steal Safe From Francois Restaurant

Police report a safe containing about 5000 dollars was removed from Francois Manhattan Restaurant at 1909 E Fourth St. Cook James Haggard found the missing safe near the office alcove around 6:00 am. Manager Van Gasaway called police after the discovery. Authorities say entry was gained by prying the back door and the safe was likely wheeled away on a dolly to a waiting car.

Manhattan E. Fourth St van Gasaway Robert Luman

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