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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1971

Page

5

Queen Mary project funds checked by state panel

The attorney general and the Ways and Means Committee probe Long Beach Queen Mary expenditures from tidelands oil revenues. Officials seek a cost allocation principle to separate museum work from commercial development before final budget approval by the Assembly, Senate, and governor.

Long Beach Museum of the Sea Ways and Means Queen Mary Project City of John Mansell Queen Mary State Lands Commission State Lands Division Senate Special Assembly

Defense objects to all white jury in prison guard killing trial

In Salinas an all white jury of seven women and five men was seated for the trial of three black convicts charged in the killing of a Soledad State Prison guard. After alternates were added, the panel was recessed until Monday amid a defense motion alleging improper jury selection.

Salinas Soledad Neste

Sixth Judge Assigned in Davis Magee Murder Case

Angela Davis and Magee cases face disqualification battles as Judge Arnason is assigned to preside for 90 days. Davis is a former UCLA instructor and alleged plot participant linked to a Marin Civic Center ambush that killed a judge and others. Magee, a life-term inmate, is accused of the murder. Arnason, a Contra Costa jurist, moves to review files and set a hearing date amid pretrial skirmishes.

Marin Civic Center San Rafael Magee San Quentin Prison Superior Court Juge Harold J Haley Alan A. Lindsay Oakland Miss Davis Arnason Contra Costa County San Francisco Bay University of North Dakota University of California Boalt Hall Davis Donald R. Wright State Supreme Court California Judicial Council Lindsay John P. McMurray Inyo

Lockheed chief defends Rolls Royce engine choice

Lockheed Aircraft Corp chairman Daniel J. Haughton defends using the Rolls Royce RB211 for the L1011 Tristar after a three year review. He cites engine design advantages, fewer rotating parts, costs of switching to GE, and anticipated marketplace benefits abroad.

Lockheed Rolls-Royce Burbank Lockheed Aircraft, Corp U.S News New Daniel J. Haughton General Electric Corp Rolls-Royce Ltd England Haughton United Kingdom

Lockheed Loan Bill Aims to Backfin Lockheed Support

Convincing lawmakers, the plan would loan Lockheed up to five years with a possible five year renewal. Government audits could block asset disposals. Repayments would have first claim on receipts and a first lien on property. Britain and the US seek engine development aid in exchange for rescue. Sen Cranston urged management changes before approval.

Lockheed Connally Rolls-Royce Ltd Treasury

Nixon trails Muskie and Kennedy in California poll

California voters favor Muskie and Kennedy over Nixon for next year’s election. A survey taken April 26 to May 1 shows Muskie at 45 percent to Nixon’s 44 and Kennedy at 46 percent to Nixon’s 43, while Nixon leads Humphrey 45 to 41.

San Francisco Edmund Muskie Edward Kennedy Nixon Melvin Field Muskie Sen Hubert Humphrey Kennedy

Hatchet Slaying Shocks Suburban Neighborhood

A man attacked a girl with a hatchet and knife, wounding her severely in front of a home. John Linden Shaw wrestled the weapon from the suspect, who then alerted deputies and reportedly confessed to murder. Miss Smith was rushed to Bellflower Hospital as blood from a helicopter airlifted supply endeavored to save her, but doctors declared her near death. Mrs Apple, outside taking out trash, likely saved the victim’s life by preventing a second attack.

John L. Lindenshaw Kirkpatrick Lakewood Miss Smith Bellflower Community Hospital Long Beach

Four Arrested After South Side Shootout Injures Four Officers

Three Chicago police officers were shot after gunmen opened fire from a South Side building described as Panther linked. Police stormed the building, arrested two suspects, later detaining two more. Four men aged 19 to 30 faced attempted murder charges. Officers Jones and Mikulskis were in good condition. Kane was in fair condition. Panthers denied involvement. neighbors said the building was a Panther hangout.

Chicago UPI South Side Wayman Jones Joseph Mikulskis Billings Memorial Hospital William Kane

SST Funding Drives Senate Debate On Termination Costs

The SST program faces renewed congressional debate as the Senate weighs reviving funding and assesses potential billions in extra costs. Proxmire and Mansfield discuss timing and limits on debate while the House had previously approved 83.5 million for termination contracts.

Congress House Proxmire Senate

Public official pays $9,763 in taxes urges disclosure

Rep Jerome Waldie announced he paid 9763 in federal and state income taxes last year and urged other officials to reveal their tax bills. He said he would use any Senate rule to block SST revival as Sen Mike Gravel plans to filibuster until draft authority ends June 30. Boeing stays supportive but calls for government and public determination. White House notes further funding would be needed beyond 83.5 million if Senate backs continued SST work.

Martina Jerome Waldie Senate Mike Gravel Alaska Boeing Allen White House House

Mother of slain child linked to LSD sale arrest in San Francisco

Melanie Alba, mother of 22 month old Noah found bludgeoned and tied to a cross, faces LSD selling charges after an undercover sting in North Beach. Police say her husband fled after the death. a 3 year old daughter stays with relatives in Georgia. Arlene Waydowicz and Philip Diglio were also arrested in the operation.

San Francisco UPI Melanie Alba Noah Rather Lsf North Beach Alba Philip Diglio

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UCLA Davis-Magee Edmund G. Brown Jerome R. Waldie California Marin County Marin Cocounsel Richard Fe.arnason Angela Case United States Alan Cranston Dcalif Ted Won and Alvarez Robert L. Gordon Irving Williams Bernard Reynolds van Smith Black Panther Party The Panthers Americas Anni Hill Zenith ATG Zenith Chromacolor Atlantic Ave Mike Mansfield Montana SSI Snilender Waldie
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