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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1972

Page

4

Younger seeks ban on trial delay tactics in Davis case

California Attorney General Evelle Younger urged outlawing piecemeal pretrial motions to ensure a fair trial. He cited the Angela Davis case and proposed consolidating all pretrial motions into one hearing, plus other bills on attorney competency testing, anti vandalism penalties, and grand jury representation.

Younger Sacramento Angela Davis Evelle Younger Miss Davis George Deukmelian HeLong Beach Younger Failu le

Escape Hostage Standoff Ends in Fatal Shooting

Joseph OBrien reports on a dramatic prison escape attempt at the San Quet fin courthouse area. Three prisoners seized hostages but were confronted by Capt. Wesley Johnson. one inmate was killed by a pistol shot, the others surrendered, with hostages unharmed after a tense two hour stand as police sealed the Civic Center and monitored the scene.

Joseph O'Brien San Quetfin Ziltzer Miss Davis Couthouse Civic Center van Rosa Ftold Rosa Zitter Capt. Johnson Johnson Tro Zitzer Ross Santa Chita San Jose Kowan

Navy Chaplain Denies 17 Sex Relations in Court Martial

Navy Chaplain Andrew F P Jensen testified he did not have sexual relations with Mary Ann Curran on 17 dates in 1970 1971 and denied giving Curran gifts. Lora Gudbranson also accused him of relations four times last year while his wife Kathleen questioned his whereabouts. The court debated motives as prosecutors pressed timelines and noted the American Baptist Convention objected to the case.

Jacksonville Plais Andrew FP. Jensen Mary Aon Curran Navy Lora Gudbranson Jensen Jack R. Jackmon Corpus Christi Tex Curerino Curran Jongon Sai Kathleen Ralph B. Levy Currut Gudbranson Levy

U S trade deficit widens as February imports outpace exports

Commerce Department reports February imports at 4.4 billion and exports at 3.8 billion, a 607.8 million deficit the second worst on record, with the West Coast longshoremen strike cited as a likely factor. Leading indicators rise 0.6 percent in February, signaling continued expansion for 1972.

Washington UPL Commerce Department Fursday Department U.S

Senate panel presses ITT inquiry into Chile influence

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Judiciary panel push to widen hearings into ITT's alleged efforts to influence U.S. policy on Chile. Harold Geneen testifies, others named include Edward Gerrity Merriam Ryan and John Mitchell's aides. Dita Beard testimony delayed by illness.

Jong Senate Foreign Relations Committee U.S Chile Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Judiciary Committee Harold §. Geneen Jack Anderson ITT Washington Dita D. Beard Edward J. Gerrity William R. Merriam Jos EK. Ryan Kreindienst Ed Reinecke California Edgar Gillenwaters Atty John N. Mitchell Bob Wilson

State alert in slaying of ex Navy man in Daly City

A statewide alert was sounded Tuesday night after retired Navy chief petty officer Wesley F. Strong was slain in his Daly City home. Police say suspects may be escapees from San Mateo County Jail, with one recaptured last week. Strong, 64, was killed by two 32 caliber bullets. his elderly mother, in shock, was cared for by doctors as neighbors assisted.

Daly City Navy Joh Kolbmann San Mateo County Redwood City Kolbmann Wesley F. Strong Ari Sudoent

Tunney warns against ending ITT hearings before key witnesses

Senator John Tunney says he will oppose confirming Richard Kleindienst if Senate leaders move to end hearings on ITT antitrust settlement. He argues the public would be troubled by a premature end and urges hearing from Peter Flanagan and Richard Ramsden to uncover the full process. Tunney cites possible White House involvement and warns of potential perjury as witnesses testify. Jerry Brakemat receives city approval to run a funeral escort service in Long Benefit.

Washington John ¥. Tunney Calif Richard Kicstudienst Senate Tunney White House Peter Flanagan International Telephone & Telegraph Corp ITT Dita Board Denver Flanigan Richard Ramsden Justice Department ITT Couse Jerry R. Brakemat Loy Luray St Long Beneit

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