Medina mass murder trial testimony falls short on garrison knowledge
Four additional witnesses testified at the Medina court martial in Fort McPherson Georgia but none placed Capt Ernest L Medina at My Lai during the killings. Witnesses described Calley and others firing on civilians while Medina was present at times but not at the massacre scene. The defense and prosecution clashed over Medina knowledge and involvement as the trial proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Montrose
Colo
My Lai
F. Lee Bailey
William L. Calley
Sledge
Pfc
Paul Meadle
County Seeks 6 Million Dollar Loan Through Bids
County Treasurer Edward McMillan was authorized to solicit sealed bids from major banks for a 6 million dollar loan to cover welfare checks and bi weekly salaries from Sept 8 to Dec 30. Bids open next Monday at 9 30 a m before the Board of Supervisors. The county aims for low interest after two prior multi million loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McMillan
Board of Supervisors
A.T. Eaves Jr
McMillan
Five plead guilty in January narcotics raids in Lompoc
Five defendants pleaded guilty to marijuana and LSD charges after January narcotics raids by a task force. Three were certified to Santa Maria Superior Court, with hearings set for September 10. Also noted were voter filing deadlines for Lompoc Soil Conservation District challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc
James Maynard Callan
N. B St
John Mellett Callan
Antares Ave
Vandenberg Village
Linda June Kamery
N. Z St
County agencies approve advertising pacts totaling forty three thousand
County supervisors on Monday authorized advertising contracts totaling 43568 with five agencies including Santa Ynez Valley Advertising Council for 37493. Other 1971 72 year contracts were Solvang Danish Days 1000 Carpinteria Chamber 1200 California Mission Country Visitors 2000 and Santa Barbara Semana Nautica 1875. A bid call for Tajimas County Disposal Area road extension is set Sept 2 at 3 pm. A permit for Judy Collins concert Aug 21 at County Bowl was approved for Rocky Mountain Productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solvang
Carpinteria
Tajimas County
County Bowl
Santa Barbara
Rocky Mountain Productions, Inc
Judy Collins
Local marriage licenses issued in Lompoc and surrounding areas
A list shows numerous marriage licenses issued in Lompoc and nearby communities including Hooper Nebraska Santa Ynez Vandenberg Village Mission Hills Shreveport La and Michael Grothe of 809 W Airport Ave Lompoc. Also noted is the cancellation and rescheduling of The Community Action Commission meeting to August 26 at 7 30 p.m. in Santa Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lompoc
Donald Lee Gillett
Hooper
Neb
Susan Kay David
N. Seventh St
John Patrick Carey
Margaret Ann Kruger
Santa Ynez
Benny Contreras, Jr
Donna Sue Wertman
N. J St
Steven Eugene Albert
Niagara Falls
Leroy Foster
Schenectady
N.Y
Kathleen Skidmore
W. Oak Ave
Steven Lynn Johnson
E. Pine Ave
Loretta Lee Rivaldi
Rivaldi
Thomas Michael Grothe
Airport Ave
Sharon
Community Action Commission
Cathedral Oaks Rd
Santa Barbara
Obituary of Leslie Lewis 1903 1969 Federal Way Resident
Leslie Lewis 68 died Thursday in Federal Way Hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday at Yaring's Mortuary in Federal Way. Born January 23 1903 in Santa Barbara he worked 25 years as a buyer for A E Raghery Co in Seattle retiring in 1969 and moving to Federal Way. Survivors include Mae Max Lewis two grandchildren Alden Lewis Rachel Howerton and Alva Henson. Graveside inurnment at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaring’s
Federal Way
Wash
Leslie Lewis
Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery
Mr. Lewis
Santa Barbara
Seattle
A.E. Raghery Co
Mae
Max Lewis
Lake Tahoe
Alden Lewis
Lompoc
Rachel Howerton
Goleta
Alva Henson
Blythe
Closing Stocks Record Quotations Report
Closing stock quotations presented by Rohrbaugh and Co. include General Motors, General Telephone, Imperial Corp, International Paper, ITT, Johns-Manville and others. Values shown: GM 32.5, Imperial 14, ITT 53, Johns-Manville 3.0, with additional listings and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrbaugh and Co
Constellation Road
Lompoc
General Motors
General Telephone
Bats
Imperial Corp
International Paper
It&t , Eeeer Ee
Johns-Manville
Johnson named county planning director replacing Divelbiss
Britt A. Johnson 46 of Santa Barbara will take the $18 096 per year post as county planning director effective Aug 30 following a Board of Supervisors review of four top candidates. He joined the planning department in 1957 and previously worked in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara before his government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Planning Commission
Britt A. Johnson
Board of Supervisors
Johnson
Santa Barbara
Herbert H. Divelbiss
Ballard
Richard §. Whitehead
Divelbiss
University of California
Los Angeles
U.S. Navy
Baltimore
University of Southern California
University of Redlands
UCLA
Pennsylvania Rubber Co
Murder suspect may not appear in police lineup
Clarence Otis Smith, linked to the California campers killings, may avoid speaking in a lineup and could stand with others of similar build. A decision was expected today as attorneys weigh procedures and the possibility of no lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
UPI
Clarence Otis Smith
California
Smith
Lewis
Berliner
Cabrillo High to Replace Damaged Gym Floor
vandals flooded Cabrillo High School gym floor on June 16 causing buckling. The district will seek construction bids this week with a Sept 2 bid deadline. replacement covers about 11 000 square feet aimed for Nov 1 basketball practice. sheriff investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabrillo High School
Joe Carlin
Carlin
Chevy dealer garage sale clears 71s for 72 models
A local Chevy dealer hosts a garage sale to liquidate remaining 1971 cars and make space for 1972 models. Shoppers can find bargains on classic Chevys as inventory is reduced.
One Roof Garage Sale at Your Chevy Dealer
The Chevrolet lineup including Impala Chevelle Camaro Monte Carlo Nova and Vega is promoted with a limited time offer at the Chevy dealer. A garage sale themed event invites customers to visit and find pricing that is described as just right.
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Meadle
Calley
Sgt
David Mitchell
Lt. Calley
Jorgen Bremer
Morano
Italy
J.M. Wilson
Darrell Schuyler
Allan Mercer
Southport
England
Popeye
Joe
Mick
Tony
Fred
Charlie
Charles Walls
Charlie Walls
Wigan
Grandad
Bingo
Music Hall
Ello
Santa Ynez Valley Advertising Council, Inc
London
British Rail
Daily Record
Lee Draper
Richard Wayland Williams
Orcutt
Vivian Sarah Wilks
Bailey
Leigh Richardson Sewell
Altair Ave
Catharine Christine
Freeport
Alcoa
Bethlehem
Chrysler
D.W.G. Corp
Eastman Kodak
Ford Motor
General Dynamics
General Electric
Lear Siegler
Litton Indus
Erereenee
McDonnell-Douglas
PennCentral
Phillips Pet
Eenee
Rapid American
Rapid Amer
Ampco-Pitt
Sears Roebuck
Cal Edison
Southern Pacific
Sperry Rand
Calif
N.J
TransAmerica
Union Oil
U.S. Sera
Ste
Westinghouse
Woolworth
Ind
Trans
Harry D. Lewis
Nevada County
Harold Berlinger
Kenneth Garbe
Applegate
Mr. Smith
Philippine
Mindanao
Robert Fo
Baldwin
North ‘H' RE
Broadway
Santa Maria
Pharmacist
H' St
Chevrolet
Relte
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