Gunman sought in Merrrick murder at Hollywood studio
Businessmen near the Hollywood acting school watched as a roly poly gunman in a yellow cap was shown in composites. Lawrence Merrick, producer of the Manson film, was slain at Merrick Studio on Vine Street. Police said the 95 to 30 year old suspect wore denim overalls and blue sneakers, but no identification was made.
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Businessman to stand trial on arson after Long Beach fire
Daniel Holton 35 of La Sierra was bound over for arson and fraud after a three day hearing that included a tape recording from Sonitral security showing the fire at Los Altos Auto Parts 5453 East Stearns Street the night of Sept 3. Insurance agents testified Holton increased coverage days before the blaze and attempted to settle a large claim.
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L A plans integrated centers for schools
Los Angeles officials announced tentative plans to establish 75 to 100 integrated learning centers aimed at desegregating the 600 school system. Centers would house about 200 students in grades four through six for nine weeks with a 119 percent teacher student ratio and science and social science focus.
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Sex bias charges hit watchdog state agency
In San Francisco, Mario Monti, a long time civil servant and deputy labor commissioner, filed a federal class action alleging sex discrimination within the State Department of Industrial Relations. The department houses the Fair Employment Practices Commission, with Monti citing two denied promotions. Spokesman Gene Cresei defended progress, noting women’s professional representation rose from 6 percent in 1973 to 12.4 percent and a training program for women.
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Dummar Holds Firm On Mormon Will Claim In Las Vegas
Melvin Dummar, 32, refused to recant his story that a Mormon will attributed to Howard Hughes was delivered to his Utah service station last April. He faces intense questioning in Clark County probate court as Hughes relatives seek to discredit him and possibly block the will. Dummar maintains his claim and hints at further testimony ahead despite pressure from attorney Paul Freese.
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Two held in bogus bills counterfeiting case
The Secret Service seized 5,000 counterfeit $20 bills and arrested Henry L. O'Brien, 44, of Huntington Drive, at a Fullerton print shop. A 16-year-old boy was held at Los Angeles Juvenile Hall. O'Brien leased the shop on Commonwealth Avenue and faced federal conspiracy to counterfeit charges.
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