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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1968

Page

4

Shouting Match Highlights Race Debate On Violence Commission

A heated Senate hearing room confrontation pits Eric Hoffer against Herman Blake as Blake testifies on Black Panthers Huey Newton and ghetto life. Blake urges lawmakers to walk the streets to grasp rage while Hoffer dismisses claims of racial discrimination. The clash unfolds during three days of hearings by the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence.

Washington Eric Hoffer Herman Blake Hoffer Blake Presidential Commission On Violence Commission California Black Panther Huey P. Newton Newton Higginbotham Milton S. Eisenhower

Woman Attacked Near White House in Car

A secretary in the executive office building was robbed and sexually assaulted near the White House after a man forced her into her car. He took $35 before fleeing as FBI was alerted. she reported the incident at the southwest gate. Burglars later stole a TV worth $750 from James Connerty home on Locust Ave.

Washington UPI White House Attaker FBI James Connerty Locust Ave Long Beach

Vietnam peace efforts show no breakthrough yet

The Saigon Post quotes a reliable source saying the United States seeks an immediate cease-fire after bombing ends while Hanoi hints at accord. The Vietnamese government reportedly opposes a pre talks cease-fire without conditions including Communist troop withdrawal and Hanoi's pledge to stop all acts of war.

Saigon Post United States Hanoi Washington South Vietnam the Post

U S Guard Accidentally Kills Himself Near San Ysidro

Border patrol inspector Ralph Anderson, 45, of Chula Vista, was found shot in his car near the Mexican border at San Ysidro. Officials said the death appeared accidental with no foul play, recalling past border patrol killings in the region.

San Ysidro API Ralph Anderson Chula Vista Allen Gearhardt Anderson Border Patrol San Diego County

Watson Bribe Trial Jury Resumes Deliberations

A seven woman five man Superior Court jury resumes deliberations in the bribery and conflict of interest case against George D. Watson former Los Angeles Harbor Commissioner. The trial notes a $10 400 loan aiding a liquor license and a 2000 share stake in Civic National Bank tied to favorable votes on harbor projects.

Superior Court Los Angeles Harbor George D. Watson William B. Keene Keith Smith Civic National Bank Watson Smith Harbor Commission Charles Gerald Sutton Sutton

Handyman guilty in slaying of Bay boy

Horace Odell Bell, 48, a Los Angeles handyman, was found guilty of first degree murder in the 1967 slaying of 6 year old Edward Earl Gleason. The boy’s body was found dehydrated in an electric meterbox near the Long Beach Freeway in South Gate. The penalty phase starts next Wednesday.

Horace Odell Bell Los Angeles Bell Edward Earl Gleason Long Beach South Gate Young Gleason

Sky Knight Helicopter Opens Artesia Freeway

A dedication ceremony marks the 2.4 mile Bellflower link of the Artesia Freeway Route 91. State Sen. Joseph Kenrick spoke as Bellflower officials and residents watched a sky patrol helicopter cut the ribbon. The $6.8 million section connects with the San Gabriel River Freeway and opens to public traffic around Nov 1.

Sky Knight Sheriff's Sky Patrol Artesia San Gabriel River Joseph Kenrick Bellflower

Gas station owner charged in $1000 coin theft case

Hoover Burton 38 of Los Angeles was arrested on grand theft charges after allegedly stealing a Madison key coin from Mrs. Ruby Lewis during a coin collectibles game at a Figueroa Street station. Lewis and Richard Moultrie reported two coins were counterfeit and Madison was missing. Burton was free on bond and to be arraigned next week.

Los Angeles CNS Hoover Burton James Madison Lewis Richard Moultrie Figueroa Street Florence Avenue Burton

Airliner crash near Lebanon prompts rescue at Dartmouth College

A Fairchild Hiller FH227 Flight 946 from Boston to Lebanon crashed on a mountain. Four survivors walked away as crews lit the wreckage and prepared for helicopter evacuations. Pilot Capt. John A. Rapsis and first officer John C. ONeill were identified along with stewardess Betty Frail.

Boston Northeast Lebanon Dartmouth College Mary Hitchcock Hospital John A. Rapsis Nashua John C. O’neill Lake Ariel Revere Mass

UC Rally Fizzles Amid SDS Get-Tough Policy

Berkeley SDS failed to mobilize as about 1,300 of 28,000 students attended a Sproul Hall mill-in call. Police closed doors, sound was scarce, and only a handful raised a to invade. Chancellor Heyns backed crackdown, while a classroom boycott and planned student strike drew mixed support.

SDS Sproul Hall Roger Heyns 193 Berlandt Charles Palmer

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