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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1976

Page

3

Cadets Lawyer Transfer Deemed Not Punitive

Army says Captain Arthur F Lincoln was offered assignments at Ft Rucker or Ft Lewis rather than punitive transfer after he protested the West Point cheating probe. Lincoln had faced a promised extension but was told he would move as part of staffing needs. The Army stressed no punitive intent and noted lawyer shortages at West Point.

Army Arthur F. Lincoln Military Lincoln Martin S. Hoffmann West Point Ft. Rucker Ala Ft. Lewis Wash Judge Advocate General Corps Frs. Rucker and Lewis

Compton Police Officer Fights Campaign Bar

A Compton police officer claims city officials are pressuring him to drop his bid for Congress. A Long Beach Superior Court judge set a May 27 hearing to determine if officials must refrain from demanding the officer resign or take leave without pay. Lawyer Iaw Lankster filed the suit against City Manager Allan Parker City Attorney Clarence Blair and Police Chief Thomas Cochee.

Compton Congress Long Beach Hampton Button Iaw E. Lankster Allan Parker Clarence E. Blair Thomas Cochee

Marines drop malpractice charges over McClure enlistment

Signed up for the Marines, Lynn E. McClure died after head injuries from bayonet training. A Marine Corps investigation found no recruiter malpractice and said efforts to verify his record showed no evidence of improper help. The case centered on enlistment tests, police checks, and a mental health history. Separate notice: California nursing home license suspended for 115 patients.

New Orleans Lynn E. McClure California Marine Corps McClure Basic San Diego Houston District Marine Corps San Antonio-Austin Austin Lufkin Sacramento Friendship Villas Nursing Home Mill Valley

Appeal Set in Death of Marine Recruit

In San Diego Col. R A Seymour, former commander of the Recruit Training Regiment, plans to appeal a letter of reprimand from Maj. Gen. Kenneth J. Houghton after being reassigned. Four captains and three drill sergeants face court martial over the death of recruit Lynn McClure. Seymour claims Houghton should have disqualified himself due to their shared command, noting he was only party to the formal investigation not charged. He learned of his involvement on Feb 18, the day before appearing at the investigation.

San Diego Pet Lynn McClure R.A. Seymour McChire Seymour Kenneth J. Houghton Marine Corps

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