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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
15
Unusual stress and fatigue from last month's earthquake may be driving elevated student absences in the San Fernando Valley and foothill areas. Absences ran about 10 percent above normal last week, with officials noting some families relocating.
Michael D. Poulin, 20, former operator of a San Jose topless club, was convicted of placing a bomb in the driveway of Leonard Clarenbach in San Carlos on December 18, 1970. The blast injured Clarenbach with extensive eye damage and hearing loss. a Superior Court judge scheduled a life sentence for Thursday under a new California bombing law.
Angela Davis the imprisoned former UCLA philosopher is due in court with supporters planning a mass demonstration. She faces charges of murder kidnapping and conspiracy linked to a 1970 escape plot and a related fatal deputy court officer case.
The Cry Journal reports Los Angeles faces a large overtime bill after the earthquake. City finance officials recommend allocations of 8720,000 for police, 135,800 for Public Works, and 95,000 for Buildings and Safety to cover overtime costs. The total overtime impact runs into hundreds of thousands, with additional expenses attributed to other departments.
Los Angeles police issued an all points bulletin for Nathanial Tillman a 25 year old college student in connection with the fatal shooting of a security guard at a Pacific Bank branch during a Friday robbery Witnesses report three men entered the bank announced a robbery and when guard Herbert Bar on refused to drop his gun he was shot Two other suspects Willie Woodard 22 Ronald Perkins 24 were arrested within two hours and booked for murder Stanley Tolliver 24 was also arrested and held in connection with past robberies The money taken was recovered Funeral services were held for Baron Sunday
The U S Coast Guard airlifted an ill Canadian seaman from a submarine in the Pacific to San Francisco. A helicopter rendezvoused with the Rainbow 30 miles southwest of Seal Bragg to transfer him for treatment at Letterman Army Hospital for a reported intestinal issue.
In Hinckley Ohio five buzzards known as turkey vultures were seen returning to the town around midafternoon signaling the legend of the birds coming back each March 1. The Cleveland Metropolitan Park Rangers noted more buzzards might arrive to join the celebration of the annual Buzzard Day attracting locals and visitors to Pinehbes nest Sumas for the event.
A man faced first degree murder charges in state court after the deaths of his wife and two children. The defendant, whose name appears as Salam Salim in the fragment, was arraigned Monday. Court records indicate the killings occurred at the family home with a son and daughter among the victims. The document is fragmented, but lists a jurisdiction and pending court action.
In San Francisco the man accused of murdering five people in October asked the State Court of Appeal to move the trial from Santa Cruz County. His attorney argued publicity would cause irreparable damage, noting heightened security and thousands of calls to officials. The victims included four members of Dr Victor M Ohta's family and his secretary. The defendant was indicted on five counts of murder, pleading not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity.
In Friant California hawks swooped at children and adults in a Sierra foothill community this month. A boy was scratched by a hawk and bird experts offered no explanation for the unusual behavior. Last week the attacks ceased and the birds returned to nesting and hunting rodents.
Dan Siegel former UC Berkeley student body president was cleared Monday of charges of incit ing to riot after a April 1970 arrest following a campus clash between police and students. Judge George Prann dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence. Siegel had previously been acquitted of inciting to riot tied to the People’s Park protests in May 1969.
Judge Charles S. Litwin has been elected to a second term as president of the board of directors of the Jewish Community Federation. New officers include Fred Neuburger Arthur W. Miller and Robert Baldwin as vice presidents, Dr. Elbert Kronick as treasurer, and Mrs. Archie Lloyd as secretary.
The Senate Transportation Committee approved a bill delaying construction of a southern crossing bridge across San Francisco Bay, defying objections from the Reagan administration. The action pits state lawmakers against federal pressure as they move to postpone the project schedule and reevaluate funding and planning steps.
Fire damaged the Beverly Hills area law office of Kuechel and Wyman, causing about 20000 dollars in damage to a location tied to former Senator Thom as Kuechel and ex Democratic Committeeman Eugene Wy man. Fire officials said the blaze started Monday and arson is not ruled out. Investigators continue to probe the incident at the Clan Bank Court area, with several workers displaced.
Vital Statistics lists multiple deaths with addresses and ages across Long Beach area. also includes legal notices for sale and bids. Names include Irvin Altmann, George Freeman, Norman Gill, Marty Hohenshel, Walter Homeroing, Alex Loput, Victor Angus MacFarlan, Maxine Meador, John Rd, Lucille Stuckey, Isaballe Tollefsen, Charles Wilder, Matrona Zakoren with ages and locales such as Seal Beach, Westminster, and Van Nuys. Also contains auction notice for 1968 Chevrolet Impala and bids from Long Beach Unified School District suppliers.
Obituaries and funeral notices list several individuals with service details. Johnson Elmer W, George Freeman, Robert B. Fulton, Fuller Jack, Norman P GIL, John M Grant, Honenshelt Mario, Nomering Walter G, and Elmer Johnson are named with churches, chapels, dates, and officiants. Services span March 1971 in the Los Angeles area, including Trinity Foursquare Church Lynwood Holy Family South Pasadena Disday Family Chapel and Hunter Morvary Chapel, with various pastors and family connections noted.
Lucille C. Stuckey widow of Norman, funeral at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary and Cemetery at 1:30 pm Wednesday. Isa Belle M. Tollesfen widow of Francis E. Tollesfen, survived by husband, James G. Johanson, several daughters, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. service Wednesday 11:30 am at Dispay Family Chapel with Rev. Carl L. Crain. Multiple notices for funerals and memorials follow, listing names, ages, and service times across Westminster, Lakewood, and Long Beach funeral homes.
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