Witness Testifies of Beating Before Webster Prosecution
A major prosecution witness in the Michael Webster case testified Friday that she was beaten three days before court. She said a woman friend assaulted her after she announced she would testify for the prosecution, while Webster and co-defendants face charges including child abuse and marijuana. Long Beach detective Jacobsen corroborated parts of her story but denied authorizing the defendant to enter bars as the trial nears a jury decision.
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Retrial Denied in Rossmoor Wiretapping Case
Orange County Superior Court dismissed a motion for a new trial for Harvey G. Wolfe and James J. Potter both of Los Angeles who were convicted July 29 of wiretapping Lloyd Gummere leader of anti administration residents at Rossmoor Leisure World in Seal Beach. Sentencing scheduled for next Friday.
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Woman driver survives 76 foot plunge at Crystal Cove
Mrs. Leonora Pratt, 26, of South Laguna, rode a rear engined car off a 75 foot cliff on Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cave Laguna Beach and walked away with a small cut after sideswiping another car. Passenger Melvina Kilgore, 47, of Del Mar, was shaken as her vehicle rammed an embankment.
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Cerritos Reduces Tax Rate By Five Cents
Cerritos Junior College District plans a tax cut of about 5 cents this year as a $20 million in lease in wassessed valuation and a reduction in bonded indebtedness lower the rate to 79.58 cents per $100 assessed valuation from 84.459 cents. President Jack W. Mears says further substantial reductions are expected after Downey joins on July 1, 1965.
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Long Beach Aids Valparaiso Sister City Student
Long Beach plans to fund a Valparaiso student admission to a West Coast college, likely University of the Pacific, Stockton, with 1500 Jogal funds. Vice Mayor James Hayes announced the plan at a Sister Cities luncheon honoring Chilean Independence Day, with consular officials and local leaders present.
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Paddleboarder Capone finishes coast voyage to Newport Beach
Larry Capune of Orange Coast College completed a paddleboard odyssey from San Francisco to Newport Beach aboard a 14 foot board aided by a powerboat flotilla. He battled fog near Oxnard, rough seas, and near Fort Ord while sharks loomed. Escorts welcomed him at Newport as he plans rest.
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Four Men Post $220000 Bail In Ski Troop Bandits Case
Four men nicknamed the ski-troop bandits posted a total of 220000 bail after being charged in a series of armed robberies and an assault in which an off duty deputy was wounded. The group targeted Boys Market Lucky Market the Turf Club and three Long Beach restaurants. The elder Stevens faced three armed robbery counts and one assault charge while the others faced four armed robbery counts and one assault. Preliminary hearing set for Tuesday.
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Tidelands Study Ends in Anaheim Assembly discusses tidelands control
A two day hearing in Anaheim featured Hugo Fisher of the State Resources Agency urging a moratorium on tideland grants and an inventory of lands. He urged uniform policies and revised state structures. Marin County counsel Douglas Maloney pressed repurchase of lands when in public interest. Additional hearings will follow. La Mirada meeting noted.
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Bank cash heists hit Pico Rivera branch in one week
United California Bank at 8737 Washington Blvd suffered two robberies. Friday a dark compexted man with bronze revolver took 1129. Monday a thin man with reddish blond hair used an automatic pistol and demanded money from a teller. Both robbers fled, possibly by car, in separate incidents. Authorities note distinct suspects.
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Jenny Haddad
Norwalk
Norwalk Democrats to debate Prop 14 effects at meeting
The Norwalk Democratic Club will discuss the pros and cons of ballot Proposition 14, the initiative opposing the Rumford Act, at their next meeting Thursday at 1 pm in Nuffer School.
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Fraternity Rushing Party May Face City Prosecution
City hall faced complaints over fraternity rushing parties held in an R-2 zone at 2301 E First St. Sigma Chi rented the house during rushing period drawing a 10 day vacate notice from City Prosecutor James T. Starr. City Manager Mansell weighs police watch over repeat late, noisy gatherings. neighbors report up to 60 attendees.
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James T. Starr
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