Unruh to Campaign for Prop 1-A and Candidates
Assembly Speaker Jesse M. Unruh embarks on a statewide tour to back Democratic legislative hopefuls and Prop 1-A. He warns Republicans could unseat him as speaker if Democrats lose the Assembly, while urging passage of the property tax relief measure. His stops include Santa Cruz Modesto Bakersfield Los Angeles San Mateo Chico and Santa Monica.
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Freshman Calls Off Shower World Record Attempt
College freshman Doug Pennington halted his bid to set a shower endurance record after 118 hours due to classes. He later planned a possible attempt during Christmas break while crowds watched in Irvine dormitory, aided by roommate Mike Todd and regular snack breaks.
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University of Connecticut
New York State University At Buffalo
Pennington
Mike Todd
Todd
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Payments to Court by Checks Studied
An ordinance to let Municipal courts accept checks for fines bail deposits and fees will go to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Kenneth Hahn notes Superior Courts already are authorized to take checks.
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Board of Supervisors
Kenneth Hahn
Thief Steals 250000 in Gems and Furs from Navy Commander's Home
The North Hollywood residence of retired Navy commander William Ott was burglarized early Sunday. Police said the thief pried open a kitchen window and ransacked two bedrooms, stealing three jewelry boxes and furs totaling about 250000 dollars. A fourth gem box was left untouched.
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Navy
Los Angeles
William Ott
Warrene
Ott
Marines Stage Landing for Commandant at Pendleton
A Marine landing on Camp Pendleton White Beach at 9 a.m. is staged for Gen. Leonard F. Chapman commandant of the Marines. The action is part of Operation Beat Cadence begun Thursday and will include a prelude of strafing and bombing by aircraft. Chapman will tour West Coast bases and hold a press conference after the landing.
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Chapman
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Watson Bribe Trial Recessed to October Fourteen
The bribery and conflict of interest case against former Los Angeles Harbor Commission member George D. Watson is recessed until October 14 due to a California Bar Association convention and a state trial judges conference. Watson faces charges tied to stock he allegedly acquired via San Pedro developer Keith Smith in exchange for favorable actions on Smith's pending commission matters. Mayor Sam Yorty approves a Recreation and Parks proposal to build a neighborhood health center at Wrigley Field.
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San Pedro
Keith Smith
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Sam Yorty
Recreation and Parks Commission
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Cranston Widens Lead in Senate Race Survey
A state poll shows Cranston leading Rafferty with 54% vs 46% strong support among voters. Cranston draws cross over Republican backing and heavy minority backing. Rafferty trails among many groups but gains with older and higher income voters.
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Cranston Calls for Federal Aid to Equalize School Funds
Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Alan Cranston urged federal subsidies to raise education in poor districts to match wealthier areas. He cited Beverly Hills spending about 1000 and Pomona about 500, blaming property tax limits and noting Watts and East Los Angeles children lack good schooling.
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U.S. Senate
Alan Cranston
Cranston
Beverly Hills
Pomona
Watts
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