Downey GI Posthumously Receives Medal of Honor
Downey native Army 1st Sgt. Maximo Yabes posthumously receives the Medal of Honor in Washington. He shielded comrades with his body during a 1967 Binh Duong Province battle, then charged a machine gun nest despite mortal wounds, killing its crew before dying. Yabes died Feb 28 1967 leading a company in the 5th Infantry Division.
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Real estate broker in court over murder for hire plot
Kenneth Reich, a Los Angeles real estate broker, faced his ex wife in court as he awaits a preliminary hearing on charges of soliciting murder. Reich, jailed for probation contempt, agreed to a sale of the family home while visitation rights are postponed to January 9.
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Los Angeles
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Werner
Reid
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Brian
Long Beach Help Needed for Thanksgiving Baskets Drive
Long Beach community group seeks donations of turkeys dressing mix vegetables and rolls to complete emergency food baskets after referrals missed. ACT teen group plans to assist and asks for contact at 2101 Atlantic Ave 591-8701.
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Long Beach
Brother August
Sound Off Letter Critiques Vietnam Casualty TV Reports
A letter criticizes U S television for showings of Vietnam casualty tallies, arguing the broadcasts bias the public with disproportionate enemy losses and minimal enemy casualty figures. The writer, D J from Long Beach, claims intelligence is insulted by such reports.
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Vietnam
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Long Beach
Jury to Resume Bribe Hearings in L A Case
Grand jury hearings will resume Wednesday in the bribery investigation that led to indictments of Los Angeles Councilman Thomas D. Shepard and former Recreation and Parks Commissioner Mel Pierson. The two face counts of conspiracy and bribery.
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Thomas D. Shepard
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Dontanville Convicted in New Child Molestation Case
Dontanville 35 former Pasadena landscape gardener previously acquitted of sexual assaults on two Altadena sisters was found guilty in another child molestation case. He was ordered to undergo psychiatric examination November 27 to assess mental disorder status as a sex offender.
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Black Panther Leader Seeks Change of Venue in Assault Case
Lamar Earl Satcher known as Kitamba Cha Chuma faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge and gun carrying by an ex felon. His attorney requested a venue change citing a prejudicial Long Beach atmosphere. A November hearing set as judge weighs the motion amid ongoing court rallies and police concerns.
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Huey Newton
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Yorty Expels Newsmen At City Hall Luncheon
Los Angeles May or Sam Yorty banished reporters from a City Hall luncheon. After an aide failed to move them, he left the head table and challenged the press calling their presence arrogance. He said no decisions would be made and he may not speak.
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Orange County
Los Angeles
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