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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1970

Page

3

Navy faces suit over Ranger oil spill in San Diego area

The attorney general seeks 6000 dollars in penalties and 5000 damages against the Navy after a tiger shark oil spill off the San Diego coast aboard the aircraft carrier Ranger. Subpoenas for involved officers are in San Diego County hands. Brien says federal court transfer expected. the case tests sovereign immunity and federal pollution standards.

US. Navy Navy John. Fee Naval Cap U.S Ranger Coleman Veryone Colermat Sanin U.S. Coast Guard Scopter Armey General Sterw San Lego County Sherif Brien San Diego Ess Allarne General's U.sovernment Centraltandards Fort Ord California Ad Attor Fey

Burglars Take Hot Canister From Schlumberger Yard

Police warn burglars who stole a small metal canister containing radioactive material used in geophysical surveys. Taken from the Schlumberger Well Service yard between Sunday and Tuesday night, the loot valued at about 1000 dollars poses serious skin damage risk to handlers. Officers expect thieves will abandon the canister once they learn its contents.

Schlumberger Well Service O Spring St

Agnew Says Asians Accept Nixon Doctrine After Cambodia Trip

Vice President Spiro Agnew reported that Asian leaders he met endorsed the Nixon doctrine and welcomed U.S. withdrawal from Southeast Asia while seeking continued economic aid. He spoke after briefing Nixon and the National Security Council on a five nation trip. Nixon said Agnew would brief Lyndon Johnson in Texas before a weekend rest in Ocean City.

Saw Clemente UPT Spiro T. Agnew U.S Cambodia Coriuisunis America Southeast Asia Agnew Nixon National Security Council Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Ocean City Ageve

Pressure on Vietnam War Funds Sparks Senate Clash

The Senate rejected a McGovern Hatfield amendment aimed at delaying withdrawal from Vietnam. McGovern lambasted the chamber as blood-soaked and warned of public outrage, while supporters argued for a forced 60 day pause if the President faced danger to troops. Senate leaders condemned delaying tactics and urged end of the war through other means.

George McGovern DSD Spira ‘I. Agnew McGovern Mark Hatfield U.S John Stennis D-Miss Armed Services Committee Alan Cranston D-Calif Vietnam Mike Mansfield Montana Maike Mansfield

Airport council debates runway ballot and contracts

Long Beach city councilney debate centers on signing PSA and Aire California contracts and extending runway 7R-25L. Dr Clark questions ballot aims while Bond defends expansion within current airport bounds. A burglary on Stanley Ave ends with theft of a TV and radio valued at 395.

Manzell Bert Boird Russell Rubley Paul R. Deats James H. Wilson Cruckley de. Clark Mansell Ani Ey Wall Long Beach Clark Er Bond Thetsu PSA Aire California Clerk Bond Sharp Bu Bond Sali Wayne King Stanley Ave

Census count revisions show regional shifts and rural decline

The report highlights St Louis at 19 percent, Cleveland 16 percent, and Pittsburgh 15 percent feelins. Farm population drops from 15 million to 10 million, with slower growth in other groups. Migration remains centerward, south to north, and suburbanites outnumber central city dwellers. Officials note preliminary figures align with a 24.4 million April 1 projection, despite protests about undercounts. 160 of 450 protests rechecked, adding 4,200 persons in 6.5 million reviewed.

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Preliminary Census Figures From Washington Release

UPI reports Census Bureau preliminary figures released Tuesday show early national population trends. The release covers the 50 states with early tabulations indicating shifts in rankings and regional growth patterns across the United States.

Wasilington UPI Census Bureau

Wife Sees POW Husband in Film After Six Years

In Santa Clara the wife of Navy Lt Everett Alvarez Jr. and family watched a television film portraying his capture after his jet was shot down over the Gulf of Tonkin in 1964. The film, supplied by North Vietnamese networks, shows him as a prisoner somewhere in North Vietnam. His mother said the family had heard of the film in April and waited six years to see him again.

Santa Clara UPI Walting Navy Everett Alvarez,Jr Tor Ys I Sr Santa Clara Everett Mids Tonkin Alvarez Tom Tangee Alvar Montis Thes Penton North Vietnam Hattieli Jahan Gulf of Tonkih

Bribery Case Draws Local Officials Into Probe

Investigators name several officials and associates in a bribery case. Councilman Dan Spence and former councilman Tom Spence are mentioned alongside George Oma of Carson and others linked to zoning and district actions. Warrants issued. some suspects free on bail as district attorneys and investigators pursue leads.

Dan Spence Spence George Oma Carson Environmental Commission Frel WX Casori Arre | Spenne Orother Tom Spence Coloma Inj Motivation Ime Witch D. Earnest J. Tarr Torrance Ani John Junk Auto Workers Union John’ Leahy H.rick Clark

Pomona Officer Charged in Grand Theft Case

Pomona officer with 15 years on force faces grand theft allegations over missing 405.88 seized fromForgery suspects in 1968. He allegedly withdrew funds in 1969 before returning 277.79, violating policy requiring supervisor permission and victim contact. He is suspended pending case outcome.

Bisgard Pomona Mleget Biggara Steven R. Eppérson Epperson Biggard

Involved Persons Cited in City Investigation

Charnis claims the evidence stems from the paper's own history and identical voting records. He would not confirm how many people were shown or if new faces appeared. Earlier, Livesigelorad noted the new people included an ex councilman and two current members.

Charnis Igelorad

Chicano riot case details emerge from police report

Report notes that officials believe a loaded weapon was involved in the riot. One man claimed the gun was not his and said the cash found on him was intended to pay travel back to Denver. Deputies described the incident as occurring while the man rode in the back of a flatbed truck through the riot area.

Sec Gonzales Denver

Independent Classified Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR listing appears to show a classified ad segment with prices and delivery words. The readable bits mention delivery daily and Sunday services, a price of 1142 or 97.00, and dates or issue numbers, but the text is garbled and incomplete.

Ares Rose Cammier

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