Tough Judge Walker Faces Kennedy Assassination Trial
Superior Court Judge Herbert V. Walker, known as the county’s “dean” of criminal bench, is famed for sending more men to the gas chamber in the state. Off the bench, associates call him an easygoing grandfather as he prepares for the Sirhan Sirhan case. He stresses fairness and impartiality, with stern sentencing, especially in crimes against women or violent acts.
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Judge Walker praised for fairness amid death penalty history
Judge Walker, long noted for his 12 day death penalty ruling, is described as fair and principled by both Episcopal Church leaders and the Criminal Courts Bar Association. Born in San Francisco, he rose from poverty to USC Law, serving 41 years on the bench and claiming unique experience on all three sides of the courtroom. He states he will uphold state law regardless of personal view and plans to retire next July in a blaze of publicity.
Hue siege yields 203 Viet Cong prisoners in cordon
U S and South Vietnamese forces ring Hue and seize 203 Viet Cong from a pool of 336 suspects as nine days of marshland advance near the old capital continues. Viet Cong rocket attacks hit Da Nang and Pleiku wounding several Americans as Okin air operations resume.
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Police and demonstrators clash in Londonderry
Police charged a crowd of more than 1,500 demonstrators in Londonderry as Catholic Republicans protested moves to restrict their voting power. After three hours of intermittent street fighting, 12 people were treated in hospitals for minor injuries. The Ulster government had banned the march citing potential disorder.
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Watson Tax Plan Seen as Real Threat to Jobs
Los Angeles labor leader Sigamund Arywitz warned that County Assessor Philip Watson’s Prop 9 would end property tax support for education and welfare and cap levies, risking widespread job losses in schools and construction if approved in the November election. He urged labor to oppose the initiative, saying it benefits landowners and could freeze or drop current projects.
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Smyth Moving Co Warehouse Damaged in 1 Million Fire
A Smyth Moving and Storage Co warehouse at 3333 Willow St. was destroyed by a two hour blaze early Saturday. The 150 by 300 foot reinforced concrete building suffered about 1 million in total damage with half to structure and half to stored inventory. Assistant Chief John Montgomery led the 70 firefighting team effort. The fire, reported around 2 36 a.m., was under investigation with mopping up continuing at mid day. The building is owned by Bixby Land Co. and contained household goods and unidentified government property.
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Israeli Jeep Hit by Mine Kills 21 Year Old Sergeant
A mine exploded under an Israeli army jeep in the Negev Desert killing a 21 year old sergeant. The incident occurred near the Dead Sea as a jeep traveled on the Jordan border. An army half track hit a mine southeast of Ashdot Yaacov with no casualties. Terrorists also fired on a guard post south of the Dead Sea Friday night.
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