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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1970

Page

3

Hijack Crisis: Hostages, Demands, and Deadlines

Reports from Geneva and Berne detail Arab guerrilla demands for the release of seven Arabs held in Europe and in Israeli jails in exchange for all hostages aboard the hijacked planes. Debates over a ransom deadline vary, with estimates of 7 PDT Saturday and 3:30 p.m. PDT Saturday. The Red Cross notes a newborn among the hostages and reports poor conditions in the Jordanian desert camp where captives are kept.

Europe Europa Israel Amman U.S Red Cross Foreign Office Geneva

Inquest continues into Salazar death at East L A bar

A Los Angeles inquest delves into the death of Salazar, a Los Angeles Times columnist killed by tear gas projectiles during the East Los Angeles riot. Testimony covers deputy actions, crowd control, and the timing of the fatal shot as witnesses describe the chaotic rally outside the Silver Dollar Cafe.

Wallace Laguna Park Los Angeles David M. Katsuyama Coroner’s Office Salazar Katsuyama Daniel Castreon Information Bureau Sheriff's Tom W. Pinkston Sheriff's Department

Bomb scare at airport defused by search of luggage

Three pieces of luggage were moved to a secluded area of Los Angeles International Airport and searched after an anonymous bomb threat. No bomb was found. A man connected to the luggage missed his flight on United Flight 122 to Hartford, and a woman caller named him to reservations. A white helmet was found but no explosive device was located.

Los Angeles International Airport United Airlines Hartford

Plane Insurance Rates May Go Up

Lloyds of London chairman Henry S. Mance said insurance rates for major airlines may rise after hijackings but policies will not be canceled. He noted war risk renegotiations are handled by about 8,000 Lloyds underwriters and that airlines must decide on security measures such as armed guards.

Lloyd's of London Henry S. Mance Los Angeles Lloyd's Lloyd’s Mance Llnyh's Cairo Manca

Protests at County Building Prompt Emergency Session Demand

A protest at the county building led to calls for an emergency supervisors meeting. After hours of shouting and a briefing, Sheriff Panish ordered protesters to leave. police later cleared the foyer and transported about 30 demonstrators to awaiting vehicles. Lt. Bob Tally led the operation, with a stated fine of 625 dollars for the offense.

Panish Tong Beach Blvd Parish Bob. Tally

Mexican Independence Parade Moves to Los Angeles After Riots

The Mexican American Independence Day parade, originally canceled in East Los Angeles after August rioting that left three dead and over 31 million in damage, was reversed and rescheduled for Wednesday in Los Angeles following urging from local businessmen and residents.

Mexican Civile Patriotic Committee Los Angeles East Los Angeles

Immaculate Octopus Births Challenge Biology Theories

New York and the New York Aquarium report hundreds of newly hatched octopus offspring from a female caught months ago. Director James A. Oliver notes ongoing hatching, questions about natural gestation of about 90 days, and possible delayed fertilization or fertilization timing. He adds further study to determine how octopi reproduce.

New York UPI Puget‘ Sound James’ A. Oliver Aid James A. Oliver Oliver Na‘ture Captain Seattle Aquarium

Surviving Convict Arraigned After San Rafael Shootout

Ruchell Magee, the surviving convict in last month’s four fatal San Rafael shootout, was arraigned at San Quentin. He shouted death to the pigs and power to the people as he faced the charges.

San Rafael Quentin San. Quentin Ruchell, Magee Magee Marin County Marin County Civic Center

Pension Bill Beneficiary Urges veto in California

Sacramento reports Assemblyman Robert W. Crown urged Governor Reagan to veto a bill granting special retirement benefits to Crown and two other assemblymen. Crown received inadvertent inclusion due to late amendments. the benefits would apply if defeated in November. Present law requires six years’ service to collect. The measure’s context ties to the 1970 legislative session.

Sacramento UPS Robert W. Crown Ronald Reagan Crown Alameda Carl A. Britschgi Redwood City Don Mulford Piedmont

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