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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1971

Page

4

Magee asks ruling on fatal shot in jailhouse case

In Marin County Superior Court Magee asked the judge to determine which gun blast killed jurist Haley during the August 7 shootout involving Magee and Angela Davis. Grievances argued, regardless of any gun switch, the fatal shot may have been from a pistol blast or a rifle round, with the prosecution seeking to avoid a death sentence. A judge heard arguments on whether the weapon’s nature affects the murder charge and potential penalties as the case against Magee proceeds.

SAN Bapall UPL Utuchell Magee Marin County Supe Jurdine Harold J. Haley Ite Mars County Rotest L. Graves Richard Ebmeson Magee Angela Davis Graives Mawee

Downey Fatal Double Tragedy Ends In Gunfire

Police report a 39 year old man and his wife in Downey shot themselves and died. Neighbors reported hearing a pistol discharge at the Haramanni Piyd address where Harold Lawhorn and Penny Lawhorn lay dead in separate rooms. The couple, long separated, had divorce filings on file. coroner confirmed both deaths by gunshot. A 22 caliber pistol was recovered near Harold’s body. The residence listed Mount Paradix area as the couple’s home.

Cavin Owler Ereh Aye Mee Jane Dey Oliver Mike Westras Haramanni Piyd Harold Edward Lawhorn Penny Naomi Lawhorn Paramount Blvd Tee Lanst

Central murder site sought in 23 deaths

Sheriff officials say potential grave sites have been exhausted after a week of digging for clues in the mass killings. Investigators believe a central site, possibly a shack or shed, may hold crude graves connected to the 23 farm worker deaths. An infrared survey and aerial photography are being used to locate burial areas. Juan V Corona, 37, faces arraignment on murder charges with a heavy guard at the Sutter County Court House.

Yuba City iPr Sheriff's Depulves Lhey Whileaker Burt San Francisco Bay Area Whitpiker Sheriff’s District Attorney's Fey Juan V. Corona Yam Corona Yuba County Marysville Feather River Sutter County

Nixon outlines drug fight and WWII era policy changes

President Nixon vowed a firm stance on drugs and crime while addressing May Day protests in Washington. He urged qualified women in government, weighed housing integration, and defended anti legalization of marijuana. He discussed treatment for addicts, military veterans, and continued U S involvement in Vietnam to prevent a wider war. He endorsed paying dues to the International Labour Organization with congressional approval.

Sail Ag ‘Vane Washington Nixon Women’s Liberation Movement Paul N. McCluskey Calif Hessid Hs His U.S. Civil Rights Commission John XN. Mitchell George Romney White House Robert H. Finch Donald Rumsfeld Rivope House Foreign Affairs Committee South Vietnam U.S Vietnam Pacific International Labor Organization Lois Congress Thut George Meany Afl-Cio

Nixon praises D C police handling May Day riots

President Nixon lauded Washington police for their conduct amid May Day demonstrations, saying constitutional rights violations were exaggerated. He urged similar restraint in future incidents and cited Department of Justice chair duties. Police arrests faced civil liberties scrutiny as over 3,000 charges were dropped or dismissed for lack of evidence.

Washington Nixon District of Wass

Hotel on Queen continues building row at council

Long Beach council debated Sassoon hotel project agreements with City Attorney Greenberg saying the pact protects the city while Mansell pledged to guard the city's interests. Sassoon described his role as completing construction with operations handled by Speciality Restaurant Corp and PSA Hotels, Inc.

Raymond Kealer Charles E. Greenberg Mansell Long Beach Thomas J. Chirk Sussion Speciclty Restaurant Corp Sassou Sassoon Specially PSA Hotels, Inc

Fullerton Cyclist Killed in Collision

A Fullerton youth, 17 year old Dick J. Richerson of 17 W Las Palmas, died after his motorcycle collided with another rider in the 40 block of Machida Avenue. He was dead on arrival at Martin Luther Hospital Anaheim after the 7 p.m. crash. The second motorcyclist, Sheldon Baker, 44, of 3721 Lakeview Ave, Smlerton, was slightly injured when he lost control of his machine.

Fullerton Cuesday Dick J. Richerson W. Las Palmas Martin Luther Hospital Anaheim Machida Avene Richerson Atrack An Curth

Cranston Proposes 250 Million Space Shuttle Loan Help

Senator Cranston argues a 250 million loan guarantee for Lockheed would keep California aerospace firms competitive with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing, supporting the L1011 Tristar program and space shuttle plans. He warns of a potential industry decline if California loses launch-site bids and stresses public interest in preventing Lockheed bankruptcy.

Senate California Restar Cranston Boeing Lockheed McDonnell Dollas White Horse Van Nnce Theo Reagan Florida Vandenberg Kdwards Tayo California Aerojet Liquid Rocket Corp Sacramento Rocketdyne Canoga Park Vanderberg Edwards Air Force North American Rockwell Space Division Downey McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co Huntington Beach

Cuba says hijacked jet will be released

Cuba indicated the hijacked Pan American jet would depart Havana for Miami at 11 a.m. Havana time, with White House and State Department confirming possible release today. The hijacker, Ivan Gustavo Garcia Landaeta, 22, of Venezuela, said the act aimed to protest North American imperialism and repression of Venezuelan students, while negotiations tied to Cuban fishermen held near Key West continue.

Washington Cuba Pan American Airways Miami State Department Havana White House Florida Radio Havana Compmunist Ivan Gustavo Garcia Landaeta Venezuela Landaeta Ronald L. Ziegler U.S Fidel Castro Fan America Airlways Key West Dial Justice Department Ling

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