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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
3
County Supervisor Bax ter Ward launched a campaign for a countywide rail transit system by helicopter at 7 a.m. calling on drivers to back measures to raise a half cent sales tax for the Sunset Coast Line. He hovered over the San Diego Ventura and Hollywood freeways during morning rush hour urging support.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark Brandler refused a one year postponement in the Harris Hearst case, saying publicity and public interest would persist. A brief continuance for appeals was granted, with a hearing set next Monday on final pretrial motions including evidence limits and press access to jury selection.
California scientists said they would probe the newly discovered earth bulge to learn if it relates to earthquakes. The bulge, a mass of the surface rising as much as eight inches, lies roughly between Los Angeles and other coastal areas.
A state bill for an urban and coastal park bond to fund acquisitions passed the Assembly and heads to a conference committee with a Senate version. The measure, backed by Sen Nojedly, would spend 150 million for coastal purchases, while Hart’s Santa Barbara aligned plan seeks 200 million. Near Palmdale, 60 accelerographs record seismic data to guide safer construction.
A legal analysis cites Miss Hearst's bank robbery trial to support a broader ruling, arguing that historical precedents shape contemporary courtroom decisions and influence sentencing and verdict strategies.
A judge faced motions to bar press and public from a portion of jury selection in an upcoming trial. An LA Times attorney urged a true public trial, arguing reporters are essential for transparency and accountability as the case proceeds under state action.
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