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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1971
Page
5
The California assembly debated a repeal bill easing penalties for homosexuality. Key figures from both parties argued morality versus rights, with only two Republicans backing the measure and broader opposition tied to religious and legal concerns. Supporters framed government pullback from private lives as essential.
Cemetery workers Local 265 approved a three year pact by a 141 to 6 vote, ending a four month strike that left over 1,800 bodies unburied. The agreement follows an all-night meeting with city officials and management, with details not disclosed.
Longshoremen return to work debated as ships move in, with inbound cargo first and overtime rates in effect. West Coast inquiry boards prepare a joint report to President Nixon on the 97 day strike, outlining possible Taft Hartley actions and spurring White House to seek a back to work order if early progress fails. California and neighboring states estimate billions in losses from stalled ports and daily costs rise.
Daly City teachers paused a four week strike and are expected to return to classrooms by next week after authorities announced the halt. UPI reports the walkout ended following negotiations, with teachers set to resume duties and students returning to classes soon.
Long Beach Airport would add six daily weekday and eight weekend flights. Air California proposed routes to San Jose Oakland and San Francisco with three weekday and four weekend services if approved by the PAC. The council said no change if state denies both carriers access to San Jose Oakland. Meanwhile a hitter walkout at Jefferson Elementary ends with unconditional return to work after teachers’ demand drop and district approves backfilling with substitutes. Judge Colm mediated the settlement.
At San Rafael AP says defense and prosecution spar over admitting material seized from Angela Davis car as trial nears. Customs agent Muriel testified pamphlets and a book found July 30 1970 near the San Ysidro border, two weeks before Jonathan Jackson’s Marin County courthouse attack, and the trunk contents were confiscated. Davis, 27, faces murder kidnapping and conspiracy charges. A separate fire at Shore-Mae Turniture Co in Bell Gardens caused $14000 damage and took six firefighting units about 20 minutes to contain.
UPI reports Admiral John S. McCain Jr. told editors that any sudden U S forces withdrawal from Vietnam threatens losses for Southeast Asia. He warned China and Soviet forces as strategic island concepts expand power, noting China’s insurgent support and the risk of nuclear capability affecting Asia and the Soviet Union.
The Senate rejected three proposals to add funds for major U S offensive missile systems while nearing final passage of a 21 billion military procurement authorization bill. Senator Stennis objected, warning against jeopardizing a U S Soviet arms agreement.
Long Beach councilmen voted unanimously to endorse a League of California Cities resolution urging President Nixon to remove all U.S. troops from Indochina as soon as possible. The move aligns with a National Conference of Mayors request and cites POW and MIA concerns and reordering national priorities.
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