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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1966

Page

3

Peanut Lived a While Mother of Slain SF Boy Vows Riots Hurt

In San Francisco, Matthew Johnson, 18, was shot by four police officers during a pursuit. His father and stepmother, Barbara and Adele Johnson, defend him as a well mannered youth. The family questions whether race influenced the shooting as funeral plans unfold for Monday.

San Francisco UPI Matthew Johnson al Johnson New Orleans Stephen S Adele

California National Guard costs reach 109000 in 12 hours

Sacramento reports show California National Guard spent 109740 dollars by Friday for 3161 man days since late Tuesday call up. Col Howard Lilly notes most guardsmen were not on street duty and job protection leaves complicate pay loss for younger guardsmen.

Sacramento UPS California National Guard Emo San Francisco LILLY Col Howard

Protesters march to police HQ in St Louis over slaying

About 50 Negro demonstrators chanting black power marched on St Louis police headquarters Friday night, sixth straight night of protests linked to the shooting of Russell Hayes, a 24 year old robbery suspect. CORE organized the peaceful march from a housing project, with no incidents reported. The officer said he saw a gun, but investigators later found the weapon was a fist gas gun.

St. Louis UPI Russell Hayes Congress of Racist Equality CORE Po Tlice Hayes Pobesmian

Deadly Pills Stolen From Car Found

Westminster police found a briefcase with potentially deadly pills after a car theft report at a drug seller’s vehicle. The case was abandoned on a sidewalk near 687 Westminster Ave as officers pursued a public plea for return. No pills were missing.

Westminster Police Departent Westmester Pulne Westminster Ave du Pole

Fire blacks out London clubs and pubs during power outage

A blaze and an electrical fault disrupted entertainment venues in London’s West End, cutting power to multiple clubs and pubs for a period. Patrons and staff reported alarms and smoke in several corridors as emergency services responded to the scene. No serious injuries were reported.

London Baersea Electric Slic Lion Lan Jon West End

Assembly Hearing Set in Compton

SACRAMENTO The State Consumer Counsel Mrs Helen E Nelson will head a parade of 12 witnesses testifying in Compton next week before an Assembly committee probing phone solicitation The hearing aims to decide if legislation is needed to protect households from phone sales and disturbances The opening session of the Assembly Public Utilities and Corporations Committees will be at 10 am Tuesday at the Wilsaty Park Center Auditorium 124 N Rose ton A similar Wednesday hearing is planned

Sacramento Consumer Counsel Helen E. Nelson Compton Cheinnar Joseph M. Kenrick D S Long Beach Assembly Public Utilities and Corporations Wilsaty Park Center N. Rose,ton Kennick Herschel T. Elkins Florence Bernstein Elizabeth Carberry Association of California Consumers Evelyn Taylor Young Family Advisory Committee Royal Younger Los Angeles County Senior Citizens Assn City Atty Dale Austin Oceanside Lawrence T. Gace Long Beach Reef

Depressions rise as Dr King cites bleak events

In Chicago Dr Martin Luther King Jr spoke at the RTNDA conference to condemn race riots and the Civil Rights Bill defeat. He warned desolate days ahead but affirmed nonviolence as the most potent weapon for Negro progress and urged continued peaceful demonstrations.

Chicago Martin the King Jr Congress Lester Maddox Georgia King

Five Cosa Nostra chiefs lunch during grand jury break

Five syndicate bosses including Santo Traficante and Joseph Marcello lunched at La Stella on Queens Boulevard after a Queens grand jury session. They invoked the Fifth Amendment and were among 13 material witnesses released on $100,000 bail each as the investigation into Cosa Nostra ties continues. The meal cost $49.50 with a $10.95 tip.

Underworld la Stella Forest Hills Joseph Marcello Jack Wasserman Carlos Marcello Santo Trefficante Frank Ragana Anthony Carollo Anthony Cagliano Queens Boulevard Santo Trafficanta Senate Sosa Nostra Florida Jatos Marcello New Orleans King Ship Conference Joseph Marcetta Land Anthony Carolla Frank Gagliano Queens Nat Henter Grand Jury Cosa Nostra Anu Trafficante Frank Rangano Tampa Fla Plains Clothes Trafficanter Rangano Hentel

King criticizes Maddox nomination in Georgia remarks

King argued that power should be used to achieve legitimate goals and urged combining black and white efforts. He called Maddox's nomination a backward step that signals darker days for civil rights in the South, signaling Georgia as a sick state. Bulle doubted Maddox could defeat Republican Howard H. Callaway in November.

King Maddox South Georgia Bulle Howard H. Callaway

Re-elected RMOGA President Collis P Chandler

Collis P Chandler, president of Chandler-Simpson Oil Co and Chandler & Associates, was re elected president of the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association at the convention closing session in Denver.

Denver UPI Collis P. Chandler Chandler-Simpson Oil Co Chandler & Associates Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association

Judges Refuse to Cite Wallace for Contempt

Three federal judges refused to hold Wallace in contempt over anti guidelines injunction compliance. Fred Gray, representing Tuskegee, argued Wallace violated the court order by actions involving Alabama public schools and desegregation standards. A hearing was scheduled to decide if contempt proceedings are necessary and the case involves the state governor’s role and enforcement of the injunction.

Montgomery Ali UPI Ifor Wal- Friday Gov Hace Con Groe Wallace Vane Rohit Noeprn Fred Gray Tuskegee iWallace U.S Alabama ANU

Tranquilizer darts urged to stop riots in U S

In response to rioting after a San Francisco incident, officials debate using gun fired tranquilizers on rioters rather than bullets. Experts warn current darts risk air embolism and stress that a instantly effective nonlethal solution is still far off.

Judge Bars Rockwell Nazi Parade Near Jewish Syna gogue

A federal judge in Chicago issued a permanent injunction forbidding George Lincoln Rockwell's American Nazi Party from demonstrating near any Jewish synagogue on the Sabbath or Jewish holidays. Judge Joseph Sam Perry said the order restrains marches that threaten rights and risk irreparable harm to persons and the community.

Chicago George Lincoln Rockwell American Nazi Party Joseph Sam Perry U.S Perry

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