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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1970
Page
2
President urges Congress to act on a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age arguing a court test may clarify legality. Acknowledging likely constitutional challenges, Nixon signs the bill quietly and directs the Justice Department to seek swift Supreme Court action to resolve the dispute.
William H Spurgeon Jr known as Mr Santa Ana died at 85 in an Anaheim rest home after shaping Santa Ana’s growth. A Pomona College graduate of 1908 he led family business and civic efforts, including a furniture store, Rotary Club, Boy Scouts service, and Olympic track team ties. Funeral plans are pending. ceremony marks 100th founding anniversary in October.
Jim Slay was ousted as president of Local 148 last Thursday by its members amid reform elements. Slay denounced the vote as illegal and political and challenged its legality.
The Cooper Church amendment would bar funds after July 1 for U S troops in Cambodia and related military aid while a Mansfield provision reaffirms presidential commander in chief authority. Byrd counters with language about protecting U S lives. The row centers on executive power during Vietnam era tensions.
A Garden Grove woman, 54, died when struck by a car while crossing a street near her Chapman Avenue residence Monday night at about 9 30. Cuba Garrett, 54, of 9191 Chapman Ave, was hit by a car driven by Michael John Harvey, 16, of 2129 Chanticleer Road, Anaheim. Investigating officer said the incident is still under investigation.
Ron Shendrov stood near the New York Stock Exchange and handed out 16,000 pieces of bubblegum in under an hour. Wearing an American flag hat and tie, he urged crowds to take extras for friends as a tension easing gesture during lunch hour.
A Buena Park woman Ruth E Ireland 29 and her four year old son Ridgley and babysitter Rene Katanjian 15 died when their auto struck a tree on Highway 99 one mile south of Earlimart in Tulare County. The California Highway Patrol identified the victims and provided the details of the fatal crash.
A 40 pound pet baboon named Charley tormented Paramount residents on Monday. He vaulted fences and roamed backyards, prompting sheriff deputies to respond. Officers lured him with bread to a San Miguel Street patio. Owner Dorothy Neeley suspects someone escaped the cage. Charley was taken to the county pound as baboons are banned in the city.
Five men arrested in Los Angeles in the Eagle operation were arraigned on charges of purchase and sale of dangerous drugs. James Seville of Carson and Carlos Lagos Arcadio Batista Antonio Coffigny and Reynaldo Rappard all of Los Angeles faced U S Commissioner Vanetta Tes sphoulis. The Los Angeles arrests were part of 139 nationwide in a six month undercover investigation. Esteban Mendoza Orama of Lomita was wounded by federal agents in New York City during the roundup. The case targets a ring controlling most United States cocaine and heroin traffic with four defendants linked to buying and selling nearly 500 grams of heroin, and one to more than 28 grams. Cuban refugees compose several defendant totals.
Action Line found a copy of Mary Jane Holmes novel Tempest and Sunshine at the Los Angeles City Library. A reciprocal Lakewood library card allows access to the central library. A 1937 dramatization by Ned Albert is available from Samuel French for $1.25, including tax and mailing.
Compton readers question a $69 service call to replace a fuse at a meat market. Mr W Company claims May 29 holiday double rates and 85 minutes work, though electricians say standard calls run $13 to $15 with overtime rules varying. Industry group says May 29 is not official holiday. no state cap on service rates.
A reader seeks help for a friend with alcoholism and is advised to visit Harbor General Hospital at 1000 W. Carson St Torrance for examination and possible admission to an alcoholic ward. If needed, transfer to Long Beach General’s rehabilitation center or the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center at the Long Beach City Health Department. Additional support from Alcoholics Anonymous at 835 Locust Ave Long Beach is suggested.
A Navy inquiry into possible sabotage aboard the destroyer Richard B. Anderson after its May departure from San Diego has concluded. Rear Admiral Arthur Esch will determine if three sailors faced with tampering charges will stand trial by court martial. The ship returned hours after departure with propulsion problems and later underwent $2 million in repairs at Long Beach. The sailors were detained on suspicion of willfully tampering with machinery. a news conference on the results was planned for possibly late this week.
Formal negotiations began in Mexico City on Monday for the release of two San Diego tuna clippers the Ronnies and the Star Crest seized by Mexico after drifting into Mexican waters near Las Tres Marias islands, a penal colony. Mexican and U S officials and the boats’ attorney representation participated, per August Felando of the American Tuna Boat Association.
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