17 Jan 1970
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1970
Page
1
A Downey Police spokesman says officers are not issued sunglasses. patrols at night may wear glasses if they choose. Q and A note readers' questions on police equipment and policies.
In a brief exchange, a speaker suggests dark glasses could obscure faces and cause misidentification, noting that such eyewear might be mistaken for someone else. The remark hints at themes of recognition and visual disguise.
The query asks if a maximum settlement exists for workmen’s compensation and how amounts are determined, plus where to find further information. The rules vary by jurisdiction and insurer, but settlements often follow statutory schedules or multipliers based on injury severity, average wages, and permanent impairment ratings. Consult official state workers’ compensation commissions, employer insurers, and legal resources for precise guidelines.
A widow writes that her husband died in 1967 and is buried in Minnesota. She recently visited his grave and found the marker intended to be provided by the Veterans Administration.
In 1961 John Griffin published Black Like Me about his race bending journey. The text notes his later career and ongoing relevance as his explorations and writings inspired discussions on race and identity.
A terse reaction outlines the policy line printed for general consideration. Officials weighed public response and noted varying opinions on the print action and its perceived impact on discourse.
Downey hosts the North American Rockwell space division plant at full tilt with 35,000 workers fueling prosperity. Adjacent subcontractors echo the boom as factories run around the clock, while Downey taverns celebrate the shift change with the hum of a thriving space industry.
About 500 students walked a mile in a downpour to an off campus church on Friday to protest what sociology professors call a police state at California State College at Long Beach. They claim basic rights to assemble and discuss have been curtailed, describing the campus atmosphere as stifling and repressive.
Severe weather drenched the region with heavy rain and flooding watches in effect as another storm was forecast to hit today. Monterey County public defender Phrasis L. Shelton urged Governor Reagan to name a public inquiry into the slaying of a local officer.
County health officer Dr. Gerald A. Heidbreder said widespread Hong Kong flu outbreaks are unlikely this year in Angeles County. He cited immunity from last year’s A2 type and noted colds and viral infections are common at this time.
A rescue attempt on the USS Princeton at Naval Station Los Angeles Long Beach cost a corpsman his life due to lack of oxygen in a deep compartment. The fallen sailor was Charles W. Stuart Jr. of Canoga Park, a father of three. three others are unnamed pending next of kin notification. The Princeton was undergoing decommissioning work.
A 10 inch crack in a wing halted operations on multiple C 5 Supertransport aircraft. The fault forced grounding of the planes as the Air Force investigates the structural issue aboard the long range transports.
A sign in a television repair shop reads Do it yourself then us signaling the store offers repair services but invites customers to attempt repairs first. The wording implies guidance toward professional assistance after initial DIY efforts.
Partial page header notes rain as the blamed factor for a story continued on Page A-4 column 1.
A clipping notes Mafia reputation for ruthless self styled justice. It references coverage on page A 4 and other items on Nixon conservatism and a Navy chaplain turned Long Beach pastor in a religion piece. Consumer groups push changes in truth packaging law with a progress section on P 1.
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