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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1964
Page
3
Eugene Culfard Johnston, released after six months for voluntary manslaughter in a bar attack, urges reform in Orange County justice. He defends his actions as preserving life and calls for clearer corruption-free policing and parole, while detailing his hardship and urging gubernatorial clemency.
The Fourth of July celebration plans across Long Beach Huntington Beach and neighboring cities promise a grand display with parades, circuses, pageants, and extensive fireworks. Temperatures will reach the 80s and 110 in Palm Springs, with smog affecting inland areas.
A 1500 member strike against five San Diego shipyards began at midnight Tuesday as a three year contract expired. Industry slowdowns and seasonal declines already affected shipyard activity. If the walkout widens, contracts could shift to Long Beach and San Pedro, with wage and working conditions dispute at the core. Major unions include the International Association of Machinists and Ironworkers.
Los Angeles County supervisors will be asked to license and regulate so called fashion shows in bowling centers and other family venues. Mrs Brand said such shows resemble strip acts and are not covered by current licensing, prompting consideration of amendments to require permits for this entertainment.
A youthful bandit waited in line at Security First National on Rosecrans Avenue and pulled a revolver on teller Esther Patton 32 forcing her to empty the drawer. The robber then took $250 from Elizabeth Merrick 53 who had just cashed a check. Loss amount not immediately known.
The Bellflower YMCA announces openings at Camp Oakes in the San Bernardino Mountains for youths ages 2 to 12. Girls attend a week from August 10 to 17, with boys following the week starting August 24.
A man in a sailor’s uniform brandishing a .38 revolver robbed the Rods Locker Club at 603 W Ocean Blvd. He took $100, stuffing the cash into a pillotyease before fleeing. Clerk Thomas Gillette, 46, reported the crime to police.
Today UK LB presents Remains to be Seen at Community Playhouse Anaheim Street. Sunday in New York plays Magnolia Theater. The Hostage runs Off-Broadway Theater Lime Avenue. Municipal Band concert at Lincoln Park Broadway and Pacific Avenue at 2 30 pm.
Two years after the Corona Del Mar beach death of 11 year old Dorothy Gale Brown, found unclothed near Rancho Cerritos Beach, investigators still lack a suspect. She had pedaled from her Torrance trailer court home at 7 pm the previous day, her bike located nearby. Police intensified inquiries but no arrest has been made.
Minola M. Gallardo testified in Orange County Superior Court that she fatally stabbed Newport Beach millionaire William A. Bartholome in his bayfront home after believing her sister Carmen Bartholomie had fainted and was harmed. She said she acted in error, not intending to kill.
Lakewood prepares its 44 million budget with a 22 cent property tax rate and a 16.7 percent rise in municipal spending. The plan, supported by Marsal Julian, relies on increased revenues from sales tax and annexation driven growth. Water Department funding is set at 2,081,757 as part of the overall $4,597,563 expenditures. The public hearing is scheduled Tuesday night before Lakewood City Council.
A 19 year old Algerian born performer known as Mini Zerbini, a sixth generation circus artist, wears the Tinkerbell winged costume to fire off Disneyland's nightly summer fireworks. She began as a lion tamer with her family, later becoming an aerialist. The 150 foot signal marks the start of the show, replacing Tiny Kluie who previously performed it.
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