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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1968

Page

7

Hoffa Freedom Hopes Rise After Wiretap Perjury Acquittal

Miami lawyers see a potential new avenue for James Hoffa’s freedom after Harold Jenkins, a self described wiretap expert, was acquitted of perjury in Chicago on testimony about tapping Hoffa's phone for the federal government. Jenkins testified Hoffa’s conversations from Eden Roc Hotel were recorded for a $75 daily fee. Jenkins and his employer seek rewards exceeding $200,000 for proving Hoffa’s fines were tapped, while Hoffa faces multiple sentences.

Miami Fla James Hoffa Hoffa Chicago Jenkins Fetterman Internal Revenue Service Miami Beach Justice Department Short

Legislators Probe Expo Meeting After Secret Session

In Sacramento a two member subcommittee of the Assembly Government Organization Committee will hold a hearing on November 18 to examine claims that California Expo executives met privately the night before state control and may have violated open meeting laws. The Expo faced a 1.5 million deficit after its first season and is under full inquiry by the committee.

Sacramento UPI William T Bagley Assembly Government Organization Committee Alan Pattee R-Salinas Bagley San Rafael Cal Expo Executive Committee Sacramento Country Club

Prowlers Steal Clothes From Car in Long Beach

Alpha J. McCollum of 117 West Broadway reported to Long Beach police that thieves forced open a door in her parked car in the 700 block of Chestnut Avenue and removed clothing valued at 100 dollars.

Alpha J. McCollum W. Broadway Long Beach Chestnut Avenue

States Grant Time Off to Vote Across Nation

A national Commerce Clearing House survey finds thirty states require employers to provide time off for voting. Nineteen prohibit wage deductions during voting time. nine require only time off without mandatory pay. Six states are silent on payment. Arkansas New Mexico and Ohio interpretations suggest pay in some cases.

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Groundbreaking Set for La Palma Civic Center

Official ground breaking ceremonies for La Palma's new civic center will be held at 11 a.m. today at 7792 Walker Street. Mayor Jake J. Westra and City Attorney Roger Howell will give brief speeches during the program which is open to the public.

City of la Palma Walker St Jake J. Westra

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