Prisoner Turned Songwriter Sings Hope Behind Bars
Harvey Lerner, 38, now in California prisons for murder, writes thousands of songs while serving a life term. He began after isolation, plans an album in weeks and taped a Steve Allen show from Chino with a guard. He types and sings about prison life, with 12 songs in two days and parole possible in September.
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San Jose aide's daughter tied to multiple robberies
Heidi Ann Fletcher 21 daughter of former San Jose deputy mayor Thomas W. Fletcher faces preliminary hearings on murder charges tied to a police officer's death during a holdup. She and two men are linked to three bank and savings and loan robberies since March 30, including a $92 in nickels heist and a White House area bank branch robbery.
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Rape suspect shot escaping police in Los Angeles
A suspect charged with kidnapping rape robbery and sex perversion was critically wounded Thursday while fleeing arrest in Los Angeles. Jane Coleman, 34, was treated at Central Receiving Hospital then moved to the prison ward at County LLC Medical Center. Deputies went to Coleman's home after a 25 year old West Hollywood woman identified him as her attacker. Coleman opened the door, struggled, ran outside, and lunged at officers prompting two shots from a deputy's revolver hitting him in the chest and stomach.
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Iris Rideau agency chosen for Model Cities coverage
Los Angeles City Council approved Iris Rideau agency to insure 47 firms under the Model Cities program after a heated debate. The vote passed 12 to 0. Councilman John Ferrare questioned bid solicitation. Councilman Thomas Bradley defended officials citing higher rates faced by insurers willing to cover Watts neighborhood businesses.
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Younger names son to crime force California Ally
Gen. Ev ele Younger appoints his 38 year old son Kerrc Younger as special assistant at the attorney general to head statewide anticrime efforts. He will take a year’s leave from a private firm starting June 1 and earns 1725 dollars per month. Eric Younger has served with the Hermosa Beach police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and worked at OEO Legal Services in Cambridge.
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