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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1971

Page

4

Long Beach housing bias dispute stirs federal action

The article outlines a clash over fair housing enforcement in Long Beach. It notes civil rights actions against landlords, mentions a 5000-unit Weinberg case, and questions internal Justice Department dynamics under Atty. Gen. Mitchell. The Fair Housing Foundation demands concrete action and cites possible shifts in federal policy.

Civil Rights Division Long Beaueh Whih Way Department Los Angeles Ben Weingarl Justice Department Schwelb Justice David L. Norman Jerris Leonard Long Beach Jeonard Fair Housing Foundation Foundation FBI Nixon John Mitchell Civilights Division U.S. Civil Rights Commission Rights Commission Jnstce Gen. Mitchell Air Housing Duatice Realty Board

Smog Hearings Signal Mixed Views On California Air Outlook

Testimony depicted a split forecast for air quality in California. Chass warned smog could fade by 1983 if controls are carried out, while Taylor projected ongoing ozone and VOC emissions into 1990 due to power plants and industry. Officials urged stricter refinery limits and tighter sulfur dioxide rules amid rising growth pressures.

Chass California George ‘Taylor State Air Resource Board Southland Taylor Los Angeles Bay Area Apcid Los Angeles Couny Matley Los Angeles County

Air pollution soars in Los Angeles and Long Beach area

The article notes a June heat wave raising smog levels across Los Angeles and Long Beach. Central LA ozone hits 22 ppm, Long Beach 15, Orange County 0.15, nitrogen oxides near 0.47 in LA and 0.30 in Orange County. Visibility remains low in morning and early afternoon, with winds later clearing the air.

Los Angeles Long Beach Orange County

Indians seize former Nike missile site near Richmond

American Indian raiders, 15 evacuated from Alcatraz, moved to the abandoned Army missile base 15 miles away early Monday. John Trudell led about 50 participants who declared the site would be taken over. Federal officers said they lack criminal jurisdiction at the base but the Army may file a complaint with local authorities.

San Francisco UPI Alcatraz Island Alcatraz John Trudell Trudell Aleatriz Richmond Army

Lockheed faces federal aid as private funds fall short

Medberry warns only government backing can save Lockheed while Senate critics insist private funds must cover losses. Bankers Trust chair Moore says public private collaboration is needed and cites Burns backing for a $20 billion standby loan authority to guard the economy. He recalls the 1937 Douglas Aircraft UV-loan precedent.

Medberry Lockheed Senate Moore Federal Reserve Board Arthur Burns Banking Congress Douglas Aircraft

TWA denies kickback scheme tied to Lockheed DC variants

Washington report says McDonnell Douglas discussed refunds to airlines if they ordered DC-10s, with TWA possibly reclaiming 10 to 25 percent of deposits. Senate inquiries quoted Charles Tillinghast of TWA and questions of antitrust implications. McDonnell Douglas officials declined to comment on the alleged offers or Lockheed’s financial woes.

Washington Senate Lockheed McDoniel Douglas Tristar Tillinghast McDonnell- Douglas Los Angeles Douglas Long Beach Tallinghast TWA Woul McDoonnell Douglas TWA

Secret Vietnam War Study Reveals Early U S Plans

The New York Times reports on a 1967 68 government study detailing how the Johnson administration planned air attacks on North Vietnam before the Tonkin Gulf incidents. It notes initial bombing, decisions to deploy Marines, and internal warnings from officials like George Ball and CIA chief McCone about potential failure and ground war risks.

New York Times Times Johnson North Vietnam Gulf of Tonkin Washington Congress Arizona Harry M. Goldwater U.S Indochina Southwest Asia Tonkin Gulf Hanoi Soviet Union South Vietnam Jianoi Yvietnam da Nang State Department Pentagon William C. Westmoreland Ameri South George W. Ballong Vietnam John A. McCune Central Intelligence

CRLA seeks 17 month grant amid funding clash

California Rural Legal Assistance asked Washington officials for a 17 month operational grant. Governor Reagan had criticized the group and withheld federal funds, while CRLA director Cruz Reynoso said the request aims to prevent five months of budget fights.

SAN Trancisco UPI California Rural Legal Assistance Washington, D.C CRLA Reagan CRON Cruz Reynoso Office of Economic Opportunity CRIA

Fate of state bonds sealed by U S court

The U S Supreme Court ruled that local California bond issues require a two-thirds vote for approval, sealing the fate of about one billion dollars in bonds. The decision overturns a California Supreme Court ruling that a simple majority sufficed, and echoes a West Virginia result upholding a two-thirds standard.

U.S Sacramento Supreme Cent California West Virginia Supreme Court

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