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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1969
Page
1
A historical notice invites readers to contact the Action Line in Long Beach California for assistance with problems and rights. It provides mailing address Box 230 and phone numbers 432 3451 available weekdays for general interest questions.
The manuscript, as yet untitled, will be published by Black of London probably next fall. The work by Swedish theologian Lars Hedderson portrays God as an explorer in space creating as He discovers.
Leary Q. ACTION LINE reports the closing of weekend handball courts at California State College Long Beach to prevent vandalism. Dr. Tom Dean notes vandalism by youngsters, lack of funds for weekend policing, and $1,000 spent on locks in three years. He invites discussion and contact at 433-0951.
Academy Award winner Shirley Booth remains alive and stars in the Chicago revival of William Marchant's The Desk Set. She previously played Hazel on television and Miss Duffy on radio. Her eight-year Broadway absence ended with recent stage work. Cape Cod, Massachusetts, remains her home.
J R S of Long Beach asks where to obtain a four by six inch Afghanistan flag for a student speech. Answer suggests M E Taylor and Son at 1501 Oregon Ave Long Beach HE 5 5691 as a source and notes Perry E James Co in Hollywood offers larger flags at 6809 Hawthorne Blvd with phone 464 5159.
Readers are urged to use ACTION LINE’s 432-3451 for questions not the Independent Press Telegram number. Include name address and phone for contact only, and do not send photos or documents. One query at a time, no stamps or SASEs requested, responses appear in the column.
A 5.0 magnitude quake struck near San Nicolas Island at 1 27 p.m following a 5.25 event at 1:29 a.m as tremors shook from Orange County to Santa Barbara. Dr James Brune of Caltech notes the quakes highlight a broad active seismic zone along the coast. No damage or injuries were reported.
Three inmates tried to escape Walpole State Prison by vent shaft and roof access. Richard Pennery was electrocuted on contact with the electrified fence. Gareth Robinson escaped. Joseph Netto was captured inside the wall. Netto had 7 to 12 years for armed assault with intent to rob. Robinson held 7 to 5 years for armed robbery.
Municipal Court Judge George Zucker in Los Angeles dismissed indecent exposure charges against three bottomless dancers after the prosecution failed to provide expert testimony. The trial occurred at the West Hollywood Phone Booth nightclub where the performers appeared. In a separate item, Vandenberg Air Force Base reported a Titan IIIB Agena launch at 11:10 a.m. PDT by an Air Force industry team.
Ex Marine Tuna skipper Bill Martin, head of the 192-foot Day Island, has been seized by Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru since 1967 for offshore water limits. Fines totaling over 109000 dollars were paid or reimbursed by U S interests. Martin seeks stronger U S action as threats to American fishermen grow amid 12 mile limits and international disputes. He plans to return to Puerto Rico with a 17 man crew after recuperating from a virus infection.
House Speaker John W. McCormack rebutted Life magazine charges alleging influence peddling in his office. McCormack, 77, said his conscience is clear and he plans to seek reelection to Congress and the speakership. He denied pressuring state officials regarding convicted embezzler Edward Gilbert.
Assemblyman Vincent Thomas announces a comprehensive audit of California's 19 state colleges to root out mismanagement. The review covers administration, grading, class hours, and faculty workloads, with Fullerton housing costs highlighted as a costly misstep. The probe may start next month, already examining Sacramento and San Francisco State practices.
A Long Beach minister receives a grim prognosis and continues his work with quiet resolve. The article notes his faith, plans, and remaining time as he remains active in his congregation and community.
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