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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1968

Page

4

Regents Debate Black Panther Talk on UC Campus

The UC board faced calls to resign from Freedom Party supporters after a confrontation with Black Panther talks on campus. Governor Reagan pressed regents to focus on public responsibility while excluding controversial speaker Cleaver from classrooms. An executive session followed, with a four part resolution under consideration to resolve the dispute.

Freedom Party Oakland California Hitch

Kidnaper Hearing Postponed for Victim Family

A preliminary hearing for Rob ert Lee Dacy of Lakewood on two kidnapping charges and one assault with a dangerous weapon against a federal officer was postponed a week to Sept. 27 at Beverly Hills Municipal Court. The delay allows the victim’s family to recover from the abduction shock after Dacy was arrested following a high speed chase in Los Angeles.

Robert Lee Dacy Lakewood Dacy Stanley Stafford Jr Beverly Hills George Zucker Stanley Stafford Joanne Stalford E. Tanglewood St Los Angeles FBI Berkeley Robby C. Williams Hitch Regents Biology Council Edwin P. Pauley

Nixon in Philadelphia Outdraws Humphrey in Victory Tour

Nixon drew larger crowds than Humphrey in Philadelphia with estimates between 250 000 and 300 000. Police officials noted surges in crowds as Nixon waved from an open car and planned stops at suburban centers and a Negro owned shopping center in a big city ghetto.

Nixon Philadelphia Hubert H. Humphrey Secret Service Humphrey Nixon Nixon Pennsylvania New Jersey

LSD blackout defense rejected in Guidi murder case

The California Court of Appeal upheld Eugene Guidi's second degree murder conviction from 1966. Guidi argued an LSD blackout influenced his actions during the fatal shooting and stabbing of Patricia Ann O'Shea in Hollywood, but the court ruled the defense invalid.

Los Angeles CNL State Court of Appeal Eugene Ralph Guidi Guidi United States Superior Court Robert Feinerman Patricia Ann O’shea Hollywood

Anti-Semitism claims swirl over Fortas nomination battle

Sen. Griffin accuses White House of fanning an anti Semite issue as Abe Fortas seeks promotion to chief justice. Hart backs Fortas amid obscenity record scrutiny. After Judiciary panel backing, foes plan a filibuster in hopes of blocking a Senate vote this session.

Washington Robert P. Griffin White House Abe Fortas Fortas Johnson Senate Griffin Supreme Court Philip A. Hart Dmich Hart Senate Judiciary Committee

San Pedro Firm Wins $342,443 Freeway Landscaping Contract

Sacramento announces a $342,443 contract award to A. F. Gaudenti Landscaping Corp of San Pedro for beautifying a 2.9 mile stretch of the San Diego Freeway from Beach Boulevard to near Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley.

Sacramento State Dept. of Public Works San Pedro San Diego Beach Boulevard Brookhurst Street Fountain Valley A. F. Gaudenti Landscaping Corp

Senate watchdogs warn of censoring college plays

A California Senate special committee warned the Legislature could censor college productions like The Beard if obscene material continues on campuses. The five member panel published a 200 page report with excerpts from The Beard and The Dutchman, plus photos from a Fullerton campus production. The report notes administrators and professors avoided responsibility while urging colleges to self regulate, and was released to inform the public. Senator James E. Whetmore said 1500 copies were printed at state expense. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Burns said the report should wake the public to ongoing campus issues.

Sacramento UPI Senate The San Francisco James E. Whetmore R-La Habra California State College Fullerton Whetmore Hugh M. Burns Dfresno

Letter from Vietnam dead sergeant sparks hippie debate

Army Sgt. Jeffrey A. Davis, killed Sept. 4 in Vietnam, left a letter to be opened after his death praising the rights of protesters and long hair crowd. His wife Janet says the note honors those who protest and the country he died to defend. He writes the draft card burners and college kids deserve a chance to straighten out and that he died for the United States.

Brownsburg Ind UPI Jeffrey A. Davis Vietnam Janet Davis United States

Free Press Seeks Police Credentials

The Los Angeles Free Press asks Superior Court for help in obtaining press credentials from the police and Sheriff's departments. Attorneys Posell and ACLU supporters argue denials impair news gathering and restrain free speech and press. Credentials allow access to incident scenes.

Los Angeles Free Press Superior Court Richard E. Posell The American Civil Liberties Union Investigaton

Heart Storage for Grafts Seen

LAS VEGAS Doctors anticipate storing hearts for transplant. Dr Thomas Starzl said storage of hearts is not yet performed but imminent while kidneys and livers already can be stored up to 12 hours before transplant.

Las Vegas Denver Thomas Starzl

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