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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1969

Page

3

Bradley Blitz for Minority Vote in Last-Minute Campaign

Thomas Bradley mobilizes computers radio cars and minibuses to target minority neighborhoods as he runs to be Los Angeles first Negro mayor. A Field Poll shows mixed support with Bradley leading in Negro and whites but trailing among Mexican Americans and Indians.

Thomas Bradley Los Angeles Sam Yorty Yorty Bradley Mervyn Field Warren Hollier Hollier Francisco Bravo Bravo

Los Angeles Mayoral Contest Draws Voter Interest

Up to 75 percent of 1 127224 voters in Los Angeles expected to cast ballots for mayor school board junior college board and charter amendments. Incumbent Sam Yorty faces Thomas Bradley in the mayoral runoff while liberals and conservatives clash on school board and budget reform. Fourteen junior college candidates seek seven seats and two city council races are contested with runoffs and retirements. One charter amendment would allow business leaders to form pay events in their district.

Los Angeles Junior College Sam Yorty Thomas Bradley Docter New Junior College Board Alex Aloia Augusta Anderson Mike D. Antonovich Edmund G. Brown Jr Allen E. Brandstater John Carmack Odessa Cox Robert C. Cline Joyce Fadem Marian LaFollette Joseph William Crozco Irene Tovar Kenneth Washington Frederic Wyatt Paul Lamport Robert Stevenson Howard “Duke” Speer Donald Lorenzen Tom Shepard

Firebombing hits Yorty aide's home in Pacoima

Three fire devices were found on the roof of Ethel Bryant's Pacoima home, causing about 5000 dollars in damage. Bryant and her husband were away. her son Kevin 9 stayed elsewhere. Mayor Yorty linked to campaign tensions but offered no direct comment on a connection.

Los Angeles Sam Yorty Pacoima Ethel Bryant Bryant Kevin William Bryants Yorty Thomas Bradley

Weekend Weather Lingers With Dreary Beach Conditions

Dreary overcast skies kept beach crowds away as forecasts predict another similar day with isolated drizzles. Huntington Beach lifeguards keep baths closed by order of the Orange County Health Department due to a Riverside County sewer spill. Newport Beach reports jellyfish and frequent first aid, while Los Angeles and Orange County shores show subdued activity with water temperatures from 59 to 64 degrees.

Laguna Beach Long Beach Huntington State Beach Orange County Health Department Riverside County Newport Beach Los Angeles Orange County Los Angeles County Beach

Man Held on Murder Charge in Slaying of 13 Year Old

Phillip Joseph Ray, 30, was held on murder charges after the body of 13 year old Allen Todd was found beneath a wooden bridge north of Granada Hills. Detectives say Ray was questioned for two hours before booking and several area teens reported hearing him brag about the shooting.

van Nuys UPI Phillip Joseph Ray Allen Todd Granada Hills Ray

Deukmejian Pushes Higher Police Pay and Training

Senator George Deukmejian urged Stockton police to back his bill for better pay and training. The Long Beach Republican and attorney general candidate said citizens must fund professional law enforcement. The measure co authored by Senator Ralph Dills would set a minimum $800 monthly salary with state half funding and require 80 hours of training every two years by local jurisdictions.

George Deukmejian Stockton Long Beach Ralph Dills, Dgardena

Syringes Taken From Benn Cluff Dairy In Long Beach Area

Deputies fear a local youth may carry a dozen five inch hypo dermic syringes marked Upjohn Bio Tel that could cause death if skin is pierced. The syringes were stolen Saturday from Benn Cluff Dairy at 2010 S Avalon Blvd Carson. Residents report children seen nearby before the theft and police urge immediate contact if any box or syringes are spotted.

Sheriff's Deputies Long Beach Benn Cluff S. Avalon Blvd Carson Upjohn Bio Tel Sheriff's Department

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