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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1975
Page
1
Los Angeles police Lt. Ted Cooke and his 19 investigator detail say they arrest repeat criminals who are quickly released. He notes 70 percent of felons receive probation, and many homicide and burglary cases involve offenders on parole or probation. He says courts fail to jail repeat offenders, teaching crime pays.
Due to rising production and newsprint costs the Sunday magazine is discontinued with today’s issue of The Independent Press Telegram. Popular features move to a redesigned Southland Life Style section including Glad You Asked That Medicine You Gourmet Guide Workshop and The Instant It Happened photo feature.
Partly sunny today with no temperature change. Highs in the 60s. Full weather details available on page B-5. Home delivered daily and Sunday for four dollars a month.
Secretary Kissinger said the United States may lift Cuban sanctions and recognize Panama's sovereignty over the Canal Zone as Washington develops new principles toward Cuba after the OAS lift. He argued automatic sanctions are often counterproductive and urged flexible policy to reduce regional tensions. The remarks followed a policy address to a service club and referenced ongoing Canal Zone talks.
Three armed hijackers seize an Iraqi airliner on a domestic route to Tehran. Security guards inside the plane end the standoff in a gunfight that leaves one passenger dead and 10 wounded. Iranian officials say hijackers demanded 5 million dollars and freedom for Kurdish prisoners.
Lon Nol signaled willingness to step aside if he blocks a peaceful settlement with the Khmer Rouge, a move echoed by U S lawmakers visiting Phnom Penh. Senate leader Mansfield called it a possible opening for negotiations with Sihanouk, while critics doubt he would resign voluntarily. The delegation attends Ford aid talks as Cambodian forces face pressure and seven million Cambodians endure war.
A $2,000 reward is offered by Secret Witness for information leading to the arrest and murder conviction of Craig Victor Jonaites, 24, found dead on a Long Beach construction site after being murdered elsewhere. Investigators have no solid leads on the killer or the victim’s final hours.
In a note on Page A-9 the column reports Mickey Cohen, aged 61 and paralyzed, is described as telling everything in his forthcoming autobiography. The piece also mentions page references to social welfare notes and dental materials in other sections.
David S. Saxon, 55, was chosen by the Board of Regents as president of the University of California. He will succeed Charles J. Hitch on July 1. Regents praised Saxon as a distinguished scientist and capable administrator and noted he was the clear first choice over about 260 candidates.
California Air Resources Board says the CHP will ticket drivers of 1.9 million 1966 to 1970 cars in Los Angeles and nearby counties without NOx devices. Tom Quinn notes active enforcement starts immediately to enforce a law mandating installation costing up to 35 dollars.
Joseph Remiro and Russell Little, both held for murder, attacked two guards while meeting their attorney in a visiting area and were shot as they attempted an escape. The attorney was unharmed and did not participate.
The paper promotes Bonus Coupon Day with more than 500 coupons from local merchants across the area. Readers are urged to clip pages from the multiple coupon-filled sections to save on products and services.
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