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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1969

Page

8

Demo Leader Seeks Partisan Labels for Local Officials

Democratic National Committeeman Stephen Reinhardt urged labeling local officeholders by party. He argued nonpartisanism breeds irresponsibility and low-caliber officials, while Republican William King cautioned that partisanship at city and county levels harms the community. Reinhardt criticized Mayor Sam Yorty as a “phony Democrat.” Bradley, a Democrat, faced Yorty in a disputed runoff with King backing Bradley. Bradley is Black.

Reinhardt Sam Yorty

Draft record fix leads to three guilty pleas in California

A 22 year old former Pasadena draft board clerk and two men were found guilty in U S District Court of conspiring to alter a draft classification. Diane Daniel and Gary Langley were convicted of one count each of conspiracy to make false statements to Langley’s draft board. Anthony Azadian was convicted of aiding and abetting the solicitation of a $2000 bribe. Sentencing set for November 18. Maximum penalties include five years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine for Daniel and Langley, and five years plus 10000 dollars for Azadian. The grand jury had indicted the trio for plotting to change Langley’s classification from 1 A. Azadian was later found innocent of some charges.

Pasadena U.S. District Court Diane (Dee Dee) Daniel Gary Stevens Langley Warren J. Ferguson Langley Anthony Melvin Azadian Miss Daniel Ferguson Daniel California Institution For Chino Azadian

SF State student leader urges amnesty for mis demeanor cases

San Francisco State College student president Harry Lehman said the Associated Students passed a resolution seeking amnesty and the option to accept a written reprimand without admission of guilt for last year's mass strike arrest cases. A spokesman noted more than 100 cases remain unsettled.

San Francisco UPS San Francisco State College Harry Lehman Associated Students

Profs Seek Life Clues in Moon Dust at UCLA

Nine UCLA scientists will study 100 grams of moon dust and chips to assess if ancient Moon could have hosted primitive life. Four investigators, led by George Wetherhill and John T. Wasson, will examine geological history and chemistry while Isaac Kaplan and J William Schopf search for biological hints. Kaplan notes Apollo 11 samples show old rock melted at high temperatures, prompting questions about volcanic heat versus meteorite impact.

UCLA George Wetherhill John T. Wasson Isaac Kaplan J. William Schopf Kaplan

UAW Threatens Fremont GM Plant Strike

UAW Local 1364 representing 4800 workers has issued strike notice against the General Motors assembly plant in Fremont. John Herrera says the walkout would begin at 7 a.m. on Oct 20 unless grievances over speed-up and safety are resolved. national headquarters has granted strike sanction.

John Herrera UAW

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