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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1968

Page

3

Attorney to Ask Trial Delay for Sirhan in Kennedy Case

Sirhan B. Sirhan faces his seventh court appearance as defense attorney Russell E. Parsons seeks a postponement of the November 1 trial for Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination. The hearing may also determine access to witness statements and photographs and whether evidence suppression arguments alter trial timing with jury sequestration likely.

Sirhan B. Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Parsons Sirhan Walker

Labor Backs Prop A Transit Bonds in Los Angeles

Labor unions and allied groups endorse the 2.5 billion Prop A for an 89 mile rapid transit system in Los Angeles County. Windfall wages and 6,000 to 8,000 jobs are projected. union leaders highlight benefits for those without cars and underserved areas. A UCLA voter information program will analyze the proposal on Saturday.

Los Angeles Organized Labor County Federation of Latur Afl-Cio Teamsters Joint Council No United Auto, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of Region 6 Building and Construction Trades Council AFL - Cio Rapid Transit Ure County Board of Supervisors National Association For the Advancement of Colored People League of Women Voters Property Owners Tax Association of California Jewish Federation Council Chambers of Commerce Sigmund Arywitz County Federation of Labor UCLA University of Southern California Humanities Building

Sunday Dinner Costs Rise In Long Beach Area

The U S Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports average Sunday dinners for four in the Long Beach Los Angeles area range from 3 46 for chicken to 5 61 for roast beef with fish at 3 52. The typical menu includes fruit cocktail salad potatoes peas bread coffee or milk and ice cream. Chicken and fish dinners are up 3 cents while roast beef rose 26 cents from 1957.

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Long Beach Los Angeles Suzanne Sadowsky Bureau Southern California

Gardena Man Booked in Torrance Station Hold Up

Torrance police arrested 24 year old Albert Jeremiah Pearce of Gardena after a service station robbery at 22925 Western. Attendant John Coker said a driver threatened him with a nickel plated pistol and demanded cash. Pearce, who also faced LAPD armed robbery and LASD assault with intent to commit murder warrants, was detained after leaving the scene.

Torrance Gardena John Coker S. Western Albert Jeremiah Pearce 168Th St Denker Avenue Artesia Street Pearce Los Angeles

Woman Dies After Pico Rivera Car Crash

Consuelo C Borunda 44 of Pico Rivera died in Whittier Presbyterian Hospital from injuries after a two car collision at Slauson Avenue and Pioneer Boulevard Norwalk early Sunday. She was the passenger in a car driven by her husband Manuel 42. Don E Weatherly 22 of Bellflower drove the other car and was booked at Norwalk jail on manslaughter charges. Borunda died at 335 p.m. Sunday.

Consuelo C. Borunda Burma Road Pico Rivera Whittier Presbyterian Hospital Slauson Avenue Pioneer Boulevard Norwalk Borunda Whittier Presbyterian

Decomposed body found in Chatsworth canyon area

Police in Chatsworth report the decomposed body of a possible woman found in Brown's Canyon. Investigators say the body may have lay there months and identification could be difficult due to the condition. An autopsy is planned.

Chatsworth Marjorie Clennell Brentwood Sheriff's Department

Slayer of 3 Fleers Jail Escape Shocks Las Vegas

In Las Vegas the convicted triple-murderer Terry L. Conger escaped Clark County Jail Sunday with two fellow prisoners. Also fleeing were Ronald Richardson and John Beattie, aided by an accomplice with a rope and civilian clothes as they fled in a blue car after breaking from their cells.

Las Vegas Clark County Terry L. Conger Overton, Nev Sheriff's Deputies

Tuna Boat Sinks Off Oregon Coast With Four Rescued

The tuna fishing vessel Oceana from San Diego sank 20 minutes after taking water 12 miles west of Tillamook in the Pacific. Four crewmen were rescued by the nearby Sun Hawk as Coast Guard vessels moved to escort them to Astoria. In a separate item, ancient Roman artifacts valued at 40 000 were reported stolen from an antique shop in West Hollywood.

Oceana San Diego Oregon Coast Tillamook, Ore Pacific Ocean Sun Hawk West Hollywood George A. Maclean

Satan sought in Los Angeles sex slaying case

Los Angeles police seek two men in the sex slaying of Laura Jean Krome 20 whose body was found in a downtown pedestrian tunnel. She hailed from Cleveland Ohio and had been in the city three months. She died from a sharp object injury and was sexually mistreated. One suspect known as the Satan stands about 5 feet 10 inches tall 140 pounds with reddish brown hair. the second is a tall slender Black man. Both linked to other sex incidents in the area.

Los Angeles Ohio Laura Jean Krome Cleveland the Satan

Cesar Chavez to Speak at Long Beach Campus Platform

CSLB schedules Cesar Chavez to speak at noon on the California State College Long Beach campus as part of La Semana de La Raza. Officials say the appearance by the National Farm Workers leader is unconfirmed, but other union representatives will attend the Mexican American educational week.

Cesar Chavez National Farm Workers of California California State College At Long Beach United Delano

Life classifieds highlight business opportunities today

In the Life section the Classifieds feature several business opportunities and startup listings. Readers are urged to review the opportunities section for potential ventures, partnerships, and investment ideas.

LIFE

Newport Family Search Sparks Coast Guard Air Rescue

Coast Guard crews search waters off Baja California and Southern California for a Newport Beach family of five aboard the 40 foot yawl Tiare. The Emighs Robert 35 Patricia and three children left San Diego Sept 25 for Puerto Vallarta and were due back last Monday. last seen Sept 28 off Baja California. Vessel owned by George Drucker of Chicago. Drucker reported to be in Mexico.

Coast Guard Baja California California Newport Beach Puerto Vallarta Mexico Robert Emigh Patricia San Diego George Drucker Chicago Drucker

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Superior Court Herbert V. Walker Hall of Justice Russell E. Parsons Pasadena Labor Gardenan Canoga Park Slayer of 3 Conger Ronald D. Richardson John F. Beattie Ely Georgia United Press International Astoria Tillamook L.A CSLB Chavez Workers Union Hunt Yawl Newport WELCH Atlantic Ave Puerto Rico Martinique Jamaica Barbados Grand Bahama National Airlines National Miami Los Angeles International Airport American Express BankAmericard Carte Blanche Diners
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