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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1971

Page

5

Protest in New York against China's U.N. delegation

About 500 pro Taiwan demonstrators gathered outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan's Chinatown area to protest the arrival of China's U.N. delegation. Police blocked access as protesters chanted and a Pace College student was arrested for burning a Chinese flag.

New York UPL China U.N United States Thant Roosevelt Hotel Peking Chinatown Manhattan Pace College Tang Wei-shu Simmons Kennedy Airport Mso United Nations Jiao Chinese Benevolent Association Nixon Red Str Roosevelt Eft

Hope grows for U S then held by Reds

Hong Kong reports on John Downey an American life sentence in Peking for espionage. Downey’s mother Mary Downey and his brother William say they are hopeful for a commutation tied to good behavior after 19 years served. They also met Richard Fecteau of Massachusetts seen in good spirits.

Hong Kong John Downey Peking China Mary Downay New Britain Comn Wiliam Downey Toby Richard Fecteau Tyan Mass Fectean

Pay Board chief eyes early action on teacher raises

In New York and Washington, Price Commission chairman Jackson Grayson Jr said retroactive teacher pay increases and Phase 2 guidelines should be clarified by week’s end. He noted unions favor internal advocacy and stressed voluntary compliance, while discussing data on productivity to curb future price hikes. The Cost of Living Council is reviewing an exemption for large firms before price increases.

Price Commission Jackson Grayson Jr Boldt Grayson Ite George Meany Afl-Cio Leonard Woodcock United Auto Workers Union Wooncock Detroit Afl-Cio Executive Council Tie Counseil Price Commission and Pay Board

Dinosaur egg sells for fifty dollars at Fox Studios auction

A dinosaur egg drew fifty dollars, a stuffed ape fetched two hundred twenty, and a total of 266 items sold for forty nine thousand nine hundred sixty five at Century City for 20th Century Fox. Debbie Reynolds bought the ape for her Mollywood museum project, and Jane Withers purchased forty items including Gothic and Victorian furniture. James F. Brucker of Movie World in Buena Park acquired the dinosaur egg.

20Th Century Fox Studios Century City Sotheby Parke-Bennet Debbie Reynolds Mollywood Motion Picture Museum von Ryan's Express Jane Withers James F. Brucker Movie World Buena Park

Predawn flash fire claims four in Livermore home

A predawn fire in a one story Livermore house killed Linda Platt 23 her great aunt Ann Brodahi 89 and two children Ralph and Gregory Platt. Charles Platt 30 escaped unharmed Joseph Platt one month old was critically burned Evertt Kerrigan 8 neighbor youth staying overnight suffered minor injuries. Fire spread rapidly as Platt tried to use a garden hose to douse the flames.

Raplh Gregory Charles Platt Joseph Platt Evertt Kerrigan Baird Platt

Navy Drug Center struggles with debts and doubt

The Navy rehab facility at Miramar faces ongoing drug trafficking and theft linked to outsiders while its leadership credits progress to Captain Plecoazi. Staff emphasize rehabilitation over cure, noting many patients are near discharge or unsuitable for Navy life, and warn success metrics are imperfect.

Miramar Navy Exchange G. T. R. Kinnear Sai Constantino N. Plecoazi Blue Angel

Counterfeiting Ring Uses Copy Machine On Campus

Richmond Secret Service reports an ordinary photocopier is used to produce black and white $1 counterfeit bills. Front sides only circulate in Virginia Commonwealth University vending machines, which dispense change for the fakes. About 20 fakes surfaced a week ago. no recent discoveries. An agent says the suspect is not a hardened criminal but seeks quick money. Authorities say the case has not been a top priority.

Pierozzi Richmond Richmond Times-Dispatch Secret Service Virginia Commonwealth University Wilmington California Tor Style For Style

Man slain in dispute outside Los Angeles nightclub

Johnny Levatte, 27, was killed after an argument over a bottle of liquor he allegedly tried to take into a Los Angeles nightclub. A shotgun blast in the Pink Palace packing lot killed him shortly after midnight. The club owner, Joe L. Smith, 30, is held as a suspect.

Johnny Levatte Los Angeles Levattte Pink Palace Joe L. Smith

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