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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1968

Page

4

Judge Warns on Premature Sirhan Trial Armor Spending

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Donald R. Wright cautioned county officials against spending beyond preliminary planning for Sirhan B. Sirhan’s trial. He asked the board chair to halt armor and bulletproof purchases until the court determines protective needs after hearings and motions.

Sirhan Los Angeles UPS Donald R. Wright Sirhan B. Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Wright Frank G. Bonelli Hall of Justice Kenneth Hahn Hahn Peter Pitchess Jordan Kennedy Bonelli Los Angeles County

Appraiser testifies in harbor bribe case in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Superior Court heard fine arts appraiser Louis Samuel value office furnishings tied to a harbor bribery case at 4,790 rather than 6,500. He testified in the trial of Rob ert N. Starr and Karl Rundberg, accused of taking items and checks totaling 6,047.58 from San Pedro developer Keith Smith.

Fine Arts Los Angeles Superior Court Harbor Louis Samuel Robert N Nick) Starr Karl L. Rundberg San Pedro Keith Smith Samuel Medical Science Laboratories Torrance H. G. Hedley Rundberg Los Angeles Harbor Commission Harry Faversham Starr Parkinson Proler Faversham National Metal City of Smith John C. Poortinga Selwyn J. Monarch Dept. Dist. Atty Michael J. Montagna

Push Probe Of Pool Hall Death In Pico Rivera

Sheriff homicide detectives continued their probe into the death of 29 year old Los Angeles officer Patrolman David Leroy Worsham whose charred body was found in the ruins of a burned pool parlor in Pico Rivera. Worsham co owned Plush Pocket at 5035 Parsons Ave. Pico Rivera and may have been dead before a predawn gasoline explosion. The arson squad and firemen examined debris after the blast at the Plush Pocket.

Sheriff's Homicide Los Angeles Pico Rivera David Leroy Worsham Parsons Ave Worsham LAPDA Rampart Street Larry Herman Sideview St

Deep Sea Recovery Ship Set for Aluminum Yard

A 5.5 million dollar aluminum deep water recovery ship is planned by a consortium including Ocean Science and Engineering Inc and Aluminum Company of America. The 214 foot vessel will recover objects from 6,000 ft, with a 12 by 36 foot center well and derrick, powered by electric motors and diesel generators, ready for trials by May 1970.

Ocean Science and Engineering Inc Long Bach Aluminum Company of America Washington Williard Bascom OS & E California Shipbuilding Co Long Beach Bascom

New Law Aids 7 000 on Welfare

County Welfare Director Ellis P. Murphy said Tuesday that a new federal law will aid about 7 000 local families by exempting the first 30 of an adult recipient salary and one third of the remainder of combined net earnings. The measure aims to spur employment and lift recipients toward self sufficiency.

Ellis P. Murphy Murphy

Spruce Up Your Home With Bargains in Classified Ads

Bargain seekers are urged to check today’s classified ads for price cuts on home improvement items. Local listings highlight furniture, decor, and tools at reduced rates from various sellers.

Towler Becomes First Negro President Of Los Angeles County Education Board

Rev. Daniel Towler former Los Angeles Rams fullback known as Deacon Dan is elected the first Negro president of the Los Angeles County Board of Education. He cites continuing work to provide optimal education for all and improving teacher recruitment from diverse backgrounds. Towler also becomes a Methodist chaplain at California State College Los Angeles.

Daniel Towler Deacon Dan Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles County Board of Education Los Angeles City Towler Ate Tow California State College Los Angeles Rams

Parking Halted on Ocean Blvd Near Gate 1

City Council bans parking on Ocean Boulevard from Golden Avenue to Gate 1 at Long Beach Naval Station. City Manager cites unsafe design on Desmond Bridge and police report of vehicles parked on bridge approaches. Stop controls ordered on Willow Street north service road at Stanbridge Avenue.

Ocean Boulevard Golden Avenue Gate 1 Long Beach Naval Station John R. Mansell Desmond Bridge Willow Street Stanbridge Avenue

Navy Battleship USS New Jersey Docks at Pier E Today

The battleship USS New Jersey arrives at Pier E at 3 p.m. after three weeks of shakedown training off San Diego. It will rest five days before resuming training Monday for the Vietnam era deployment, with no public tours this weekend.

New Jersey San Diego Pier E Vietnam Long Beach

Common-Law Wife Arrested in Man’s Stabbing Death

A Firestone Park man, 55, was found stabbed to death at his home on 1726 E 83rd. His common law wife, 40 year old Willie Mae Williams, was jailed on suspicion of murder as investigators continue the case.

Firestone Park Sheriff's Norman Hamilton David Jenkins Willie Mae Williams Hamilton

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