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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1970
Page
3
A 19 year old Long Beach man Edward Hite Towner was shot in the face by a mystery gunman while in an alley behind his apartment at about 5 30 pm He was listed in serious condition at Harbor General Hospital. Police released details of the incident delayed by the report.
Long Beach Assemblyman Mike Cullen proposes a warning ticket system for first time traffic offenses on California freeways. A warning would be issued and logged in the DMV computer. if prior tickets exist a mail summons would follow. The plan aims to curb over enforcement and improve police image.
A 16 hour sit in at an offshore oil rig ended when police kept order as protesters demanded a halt to all drilling on the channel. The pier had been used by Union Oil Co to move workers to the drilling platform near the site of a major blowout.
Convicted trio faced fines and probation after a burglary at a liquor store near Locust Ave and 214 Judge Charles Litwin. Martin Allien, 40, owner, received three years summary probation. Brown and Burrus got one year probation. Defense plans an appeal after denial of a new trial motion.
Weather report notes strong winds dispersing smog and clearing skies. Forecasters expect above average visibility and cooler nights with temperatures dropping to the low 30s in some areas. Damaging winds possible in exposed locations, but overall trend favors dry, crisp conditions.
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