Action Line resolves reader questions on baseball history and wage garnishment
Readers seek help with a 1933 All Star game boxscore and Babe Ruth memory, and with wage garnishment legality. The Times offers: photostatic copies of the New York Times boxscore from the Long Beach Public Library and analysis of California garnishment as a matter of local discretion, referencing the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on due process and noting county counsel comments.
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J.A.E
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New York Times
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Chicago Cubs
Ruth
Charlie Root
Yankees
California Garnishment Law Faces High Court Test
The California Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a law allowing private garnishment of up to half a debtor’s paycheck in October. The provision exempts government agencies like the State Franchise Tax Board from its reach.
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California Supreme Court
California
State Franchise Tax Board
Boundary Change Affects Del Amo Pedestrian Plan
A. B. of Lakewood notes Lakewood will fund its share for a Del Amo Boulevard overpass near Pearce Avenue, but Long Beach officials say no overhead walkway is warranted. A. Marshall reports Long Beach cites boundary shifts placing Del Amo inside Lakewood.
Lakewood considers overpass on Del Amo no immediate need
Lakewood city administrator Julian says study found no necessity for an overpass on Del Amo as most students are junior high or older and crosswalks are adequate with good visibility. He notes no serious accidents to date and jokes about putting overpasses on every street. He also provides conservation resources list.
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Lakewood
del Amo
Car backs off San Pedro pier. two women drown
Two Long Beach area women died when a car rolled into 30 feet of Los Angeles Harbor from Berth 73 at San Pedro. Brenda Roach drove the sedan off the dock after stopping near the Two Nancies fishing boats. Police and divers recovered the bodies about 20 minutes later. the car may remain submerged.
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Vernon St
Long Beach
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Los Angeles
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Torrance
Lucca Sauveur
Sauveur
Nick Vasilas
Lomita
Long Beach Civic Leader Charged With Kidnap Sex Offense
Floyd A. Jones, 35, president of the Long Beach Civilian Club and Signal Hill Recreation Commissioner, was booked on suspicion of kidnap and related sex offenses after a 28 year old woman accused him of forcing her into his office. Bail set at 2500 dollars. he faced arraignment in Long Beach Municipal Court.
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Long Beach
Seventh St
Department Four
Long Beach Municipal Court
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Seventh Street
Ramsey
Loray
Willow St
Moon powder coats doctor and engineer in Apollo 11 recovery
Space officials reveal a fine black powder covered Dr. William Carpentier and engineer Hirosaki as they collected medical swabs from lunar surface suits of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin aboard the USS Hornet. They described a talcum like, granular residue during quarantine briefing.
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John Hirasaki
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Loaded B 52 Crash Kills Eight at Guam
A B 52 bomber loaded with bombs for a mission over South Vietnam crashed on takeoff at Anderson Air Force Base Guam. Eight crewmen aboard were killed when the eight engine Strato Fortress plunged over a 100 foot cliff and exploded the forward section fell into the Pacific Ocean. The crew, stationed at P File Air Force Base New Hampshire, were on temporary duty at Guam.
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Anderson Air Force Base
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Cannibal book club welcomes new author each week
A novel idea emerges as a cannibal themed book club invites a different author weekly. Members gather to discuss provocative works and explore moral boundaries while sharing insights on storytelling and culture.
Nixon Asia Wow Money Not Guns in Bangkok Visit
President Nixon arrived in Bangkok for a three day stay to meet Thai leaders and U S officials from Vietnam as guerrillas raided a U S air base northeast of Bangkok injuring one American. Nixon pledged cooperation to aid Asian development and leapt at strategic talks with Suharto in Jakarta.
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Thailand
U.S
Vietnam
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Indonesia
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Fontana Man Jailed in Three Homicides After Chase
Fontana resident Douglas Lynn Roy, 26, arrested following a high speed pursuit and booked on suspicion of murder after three men were found shot to death in his Fontana yard. Victims named Frank R. Hubka 25 Daniel Rodr riguez Machain 26 both Fontana and Michael D. Cobern 25 San Bernardino.
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Douglas Lynn Roy
Frank R. Hubka
Daniel Rodriguez Machain
Michael D. Cobern
San Bernardino
Mystery Pirate Treasure Hunt Promises $1000 Prize
Long Beach Sea Festival hosts a treasure hunt with a $1000 cash prize for the first finder wearing a lucky button. Clues appear in the Independent or Press Telegram starting August 10, with rules published in the paper and at local offices for buttons and participation.
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Pine Ave
Long Beach
Lakewood
Candlewood St
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