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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1968
Page
1
On a gray day 83 condemned inmates on San Quentin's death row heard the California Supreme Court uphold the death penalty. The decision allows juries to decide between death or life imprisonment and requires new trials for some cases under a recent US Supreme Court ruling.
The Action Line answers questions from Long Beach readers. It suggests a 16 by 20 color print of the Patrick Henry portrait from Colonial Williamsburg for $24 or a black and white print for $6, plus a free 8 by 10 color print. It explains Purex coupon delays and offers suede care and remaking options from Marc Hart Leather Apparel and cleaners.
The California State College Board of Trustees ordered the immediate reopening of San Francisco State College after a day of disturbances that led President Robert B. Smith to shut down the 18 000 student campus. Chancellor Glenn Dumke warned force would be used if necessary to restore order and resume classes by Wednesday.
B and A request ten pictures of the Capitol in Sacramento and the Capitol in Washington D C. Illustrations are being sent from the Washington D C Board of Trade and Tony Beard chief sergeant at arms California Assembly Sacramento.
A collector describes acquiring lamps from historic California mining towns and plans to display them with care. He notes the craftsmanship reflects era styles and hopes to share stories of the towns tied to each piece.
A U S B 52 bomber loaded with 750 pound bombs crashed on takeoff at Kadena Air Base. Seven crewmen escaped as bombs exploded destroying the jet. Two crew members were seriously injured and base buildings and nearby homes suffered blast damage. The incident worsens U S Japanese tensions over U S bases on Okinawa.
The 5000-ton British freighter Eastern Moon rammed the motor vessel Iruna in Cebu Harbor during a typhoon. At least 90 feared dead with six bodies recovered and 44 survivors. The Iruna sank within three minutes, Eastern Moon unharmed. rescue operations under way.
A Torrance man, Jack Hartman age 40 of 21010 Anza Avenue, died after an explosion at 2 30 p m during a test of an experimental low smog fuel at West Coast Refrigeration and Fixture Co 15821 S Broadway in Gardena Eight others were injured In the wake of the blast fire crews used radiation detectors but found no radioactivity Spokesmen for the firm withheld the fuel composition The inventor Joseph Papp 35 said the fuel was tested in a small foreign auto engine.
Myrtle M. Gaber a 34 year old computer programmer for a large savings and loan firm testified before Municipal Judge Louis B Feder that he paid 7500 to two men who threatened to reveal his sideline as an abortionist. He said the men demanded 50000 more, threatened his life and beat him in a Torrance motel room. Rance Emerson Hodges 31 and Richard J Chiarenza 23 were arrested. Gaber testified he induced miscarriages and Hodges recruited clients for him while trying to shake him down.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Powell's challenge to his 1967 eviction from the House seating. Powell argues the removal was arbitrary and unconstitutional, while the court may limit its ruling to whether a hearing is required or if it can force seating. Powell's interim victory came as he awaited the decision in New York City.
A terse remark compares ambitious men to weather bureau staff, implying that fear of success spoiling their work ethic or outlook. The line suggests a humorous take on ambition and expertise in public service.
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