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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1966
Page
21
Supervisor Kenneth Hahn cited a preliminary study showing 90 residents in Los Angeles County receive duplicated anti poverty and public assistance incomes. The top annual payment is 9120 with average family support around 6300. a seven person family was listed at 8072 annually.
A SA-year-old Navy wife died of asphyxiation in her San Pedro residence Monday. Mrs. Dilbos Weinberger was found dead by Harbor Division officer R. S. Cloud after her cousin summoned police.
Assessor Philip E. Watson faced questioning from the Los Angeles County Grand Jury over a probe into campaign contributions and alleged deals. The jury heard that Watson’s associate Robert N. Gold represented J. Newberry Co. in a tax discrepancy matter. a Watson ruling reportedly ended tax adjustments for 1961-62, amid claims of publicizing the investigation and defense of secrecy norms.
The Public Welfare Commission granted 3-1 extensions for two Sunset Strip clubs Galaxy and Gavzari's allowing 18 to 21 year olds to dance, despite Sheriff Peter Pitchess calling the action an abuse. Pitchess, citing recent teen demonstrations, opposed past and current actions and urged broader suspensions.
More than 4,000 UCLA students rioted on Broadway Westwood after USC was chosen for the Rose Bowl. Police dispersed crowds with 28 arrests for unlawful assembly after traffic stoppages and bonfires across campus, fraternity row, and nearby streets.
Sen Russell Long of Louisiana says he has always thought a second person was involved in Kennedy's assassination. He doubts Oswald acted alone and calls for further inquiry. In Oxford historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. also says doubts warrant reopening the matter.
In London Big Ben halted for about 30 minutes Monday afternoon as maintenance workers removed a small piece for thorough cleaning and failed to replace it. The clock kept chiming on the hour and quarter hour, but its hands remained frozen at four minutes to three, going largely unseen by the public.
A 1.5 Army platoon faced 400 North Vietnamese attackers for four hours in Saigon. The unit largely collapsed under artillery fire and human wave assaults with only three Americans surviving. A sergeant recounts playing dead to escape the Viet Cong massacre as the 1st Air Cavalry Division troopers suffered heavy losses. at least 102 communists were killed.
Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia, a Warren Commission member, criticized the findings on Kennedy's assassination. He privately objected to Chief Justice Earl Warren chairing the panel and refused to sign the report, leaving his dissent noted amid questions and debate.
The report notes continued friction between the Johnson and Kennedy families regarding the funeral plane arrangements. Senator suggests prepared dissents to challenge findings. Russell objects to wording denying any conspiracy and urges limiting conclusions to the claim that Lee Hart was involved, with continuation on page A D Col 1.
The weatherman predicts a Pacific Northwest storm bringing rain and wind to the Southland for Thanksgiving. Snow is expected to dip to elevations near 6,000 feet with up to a foot in San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountain resorts, while rain could flood parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.
In Sacramento Democratic Gov Edmund G Brown and governor elect Ronald Reagan met in Brown's office. It was their first post election meeting and sources described the atmosphere as pleasant and relaxed. They discussed routine matters and potential future talks. Brown hinted at future federal appointments but did not confirm any offer. Reagan said the session was cordial and noted budget planning would present the next big hurdle for 1967 68.
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