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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1970

Page

2

Testimony Returns To Manson Case With Kasabian On Stand

Mrs Kasabian testified about joining the ranch family led by Charlie Manson at Spahn Ranch in Chatsworth. She described a mass-murder atmosphere and the close family structure. Defense motions seek access to her statements and challenge subpoenas used to keep other potential witnesses away.

Manson Brenda Snake Charlie George Spain Kasabian Guru Linda Charlie Manson God Spahn Ranch South America William Garretson Tate

Long Beach Grandmother Clings To Life After Cliff Crash

A 65-year-old Long Beach woman, Calliope Beckas, remained under observation after her car plunged about 150 feet from a San Pedro cliff onto rocks along Paseo del Mar. She was rushed to Harbor General Hospital by a city helicopter. no guard rails exist at the scenic overlook. She suffered head and leg injuries.

Long Beach San Pedro Calliope Beckas Ecuador Eucalyptus Ave Harbor General Hospital Los Angeles City

Driver and Boy Die in Separate Traffic Incidents

A 5 year old boy in Carmelitos Housing Project Long Beach died after being struck in a crosswalk near Via Wanda. Reginald Rogers 22 of Long Beach drove an auto that crashed into a traffic signal killing a Costa Mesa resident. James Null 22 of Placentia died at Costa Mesa Memorial Hospital from head and internal injuries.

Carmelitos Long Beach Costa Mesa Thomas Michael Lewellyn Judith Porter Wanda Woodruff Community Hospital Reginald Lee Rogers Morningside St James Dennis Null Placentia Ave Apt. A Costa Mesa Memorial Hospital

Man Plans Solo Mission to Free POWs Near Hanoi

An escaped serviceman described his planned route from Cambodia into Laos toward Hanoi to free U S prisoners. He recounted approaching a Viet Cong position opposite U S forces, tossing three grenades when his rifle failed, killing four Viet Cong soldiers before U S captors detained him.

U.S North Vietnam Cambodia Laos Hanoi Walker 199Th Light Infantry

lawmakers approve bill to block registration for ignored tickets

Sacramento UPI report says drivers who ignore traffic tickets would be unable to register renew or transfer a vehicle under legislation approved by the Assembly. The bill by Assemblyman Mike Cullen 67 to 0 would bar registration or renewal for anyone who violated a written promise to appear unless the case is adjudicated.

Sacramento UPI Assembly Mike Cullen Long Beach Senate

War costs cut in half says Laird amid DOD overhaul

Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird announced in San Clemente that annual war costs in Vietnam have dropped roughly from 29 billion to 14.5 billion dollars since 1969. He noted progress on 157 recommended efficiency measures, including test-flying planes before purchase, as a blue ribbon panel prepares its report.

Melvin R. Laird Vietnam Laird Nixon San Clemente Pentagon Defense Department Los Angeles Washington White House Defense David Packard Henry A. Kissinger

California Senate votes split on Teale amendments in tax package

The California Senate failed to adopt Teale amendments as Burns and Walsh voted no on the 18 to 21 roll call. Democrats push replacements to boost homeowner relief to 1500, widen renter credits, and adjust tax credits while governor’s plan relies on sales tax hikes and income tax withholdings to cover $165 million more relief than revenue.

Sherman Berkeley Stephen P. Teale Railroad Flat Hugh M. Burns Fresno Lawrence E. Walsh Huntington Park Senate George Moscone San Francisco Teale

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