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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1970

Page

3

Zodiac Copycat Slaying Strikes San Francisco Cab Driver

A Yellow Cab driver was shot in the back of the head during a holdup in a case linked to the Zodiac killer's pattern. Police note the assailant has boasted of multiple slayings and sent taunting letters and bloodstained cloth to newspapers and attorneys. The investigation ties the latest murder to the earlier Stine case and other related killings in California.

San Francisco UPI Zodiac Charles Jarman Homicide Paul Stine Melvin Belli Dave Toschi Presidio Heights Ore Stine Jane Vallejoabo Napa County

Orr warns welfare costs threaten California budgets

State Finance director Verne Orr says welfare and medical expenses risk overwhelming the state and may require reductions. He spoke at a Pomona testimonial dinner for Assemblyman Peter Schabarum and urged belt tightening to curb spending.

Verne Orr Orr Pomona Peter Schabarum

Developer Named in Crime Probe

Federal investigators probing organized crime and racketeering on the West Coast will bring a case against a Los Angeles land development firm to the County Grand Jury on Wednesday. James B. Potter City Building Commissioner Roy Lewis and others were called when the attorney general uncovered evidence of pos. A request for help went to U.S. Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell. In addition to the Bever

West Coast Los Angeles James B. Potter Roy Lewis Pos U.S. Atty John N. Mitchell

Unruh Attacks Reagan Record Over Crime and Promises

Unruh accuses Reagan of failing to meet major 1966 campaign promises and cites rising crime rates under the Reagan administration. He notes state aid falling from 42 to 37 percent and asserts public utility rate hikes despite staff recommendations. He calls for a leader engaging with all Californians and criticizes special interests.

Edmund G. Brown Unruh Reagan Brown Public Utilities Commission Commission

Drive-through robbery leaves guard wounded in Los Angeles

A security guard was wounded in a Sunday drive-through robbery in Los Angeles and remained in poor condition at a Lynwood hospital. The assailants robbed employees and fled with cash. Walker was shot in the stomach during the incident.

Los Angeles Lynwood Hospital

State plans to continue college aid program for 1970 71

The state will provide college opportunity grants for low income minority students entering public junior or community colleges for the 1970 71 academic year. About 1 000 grants will be issued. A burglary at 2900 E Pacific Coast Highway netted $150 cash and $3 000 in checks.

Ooetwater Parker Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach

Legislature Waits Reagan Proposals on Budget Hold Line

The legislature awaits President Reagan’s proposals starting July 1. He indicates a hold the line stance around the current 96.23 billion dollar budget figure.

Reagan

Man's Wife Safe After Plane Crash Flight

A man reports his wife was safe after a plane crash. Fire in a 30 by 35 foot structure started when a smudge pot lid was removed after 5 pm and spread briefly but caused no injuries. firefighters extinguished the blaze within half an hour.

Rice

Latins March to Mass Protest in Mexican American District

Demonstrators accuse the Roman Catholic archdiocese of indifference to Mexican American needs. A Christmas Eve protest at St Base led to injuries and clashes with police.

St. Base

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