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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1976

Page

3

Judge drops charge against sex change teacher

Garland AP report states a judge dismissed the charge against a teacher described as sex-change with prior language indicating controversy. The article notes ongoing opposition from some community members and quotes the defendant explaining intent to continue teaching. The piece reflects local backlash and procedural action in the case.

Betty Ford plane near miss tied to air traffic data fault

A near collision involving Betty Ford during descent into Los Angeles highlighted an equipment fault delaying radar data. FAA said three jet carriers were involved in the weekend’s incidents, with pilots unaware due to good weather. Palmdale ATC reported the event and noted one aircraft would pass behind the data processing system. Trans World and TWA were among carriers affected as officials studied the failure.

Los Angeles

Texan Arrested in L A Killing Linked to Stabbing Death

A Texas man implicated in a Hollywood interior decorator’s stabbing death was arrested in Sierra Blanca. Los Angeles police say Willem Resick, 18, faces investigation for murder and theft after being stopped while driving the victim Robert Robertson’s car. Robertson, 23, died Friday in an apartment he was decorating and succumbed Saturday at Cedars Sinai.

Texas Sierra Blasca Tex Los Angeles Sid Toes Willem Resick Sraud

Radar glitch ties two US flights over southern California

FAA and Palmdale radar sources confirm a computer malfunction disrupted two United jets flying from Philadelphia to Los Angeles and San Diego to Chicago at 35000 feet. No evasive action by any air traffic officer was recorded. Passengers and reporters traveling with the first lady reported being unaware of the incident.

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