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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1970

Page

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Guarino joins first cold and $5 offer study

University of Pennsylvania sophomore Stephen Guarino woke with a cold but a win in his mind after responding to a newspaper ad offering $5 an hour for a research project on the common cold. He was among 30 students chosen, earned $10, and recalled roaming without shoes or lights in the pursuit of money. He later lamented stolen stereo equipment and poor sleep from window-open nights.

Stephen Guarino University of Pennsylvania Guarino Revere Mass

Angry judge ousts Roswell jury over guilty verdict

In Roswell New Mexico Judge George L Reese dismissed seven men and five women after a jury failed to convict Larry Cleland 29 of auto theft. He ordered a new jury to be impaneled for future cases and noted the verdict as an example of failing to convict on clear evidence. Cleland, who pleaded not guilty, faces trial on related jail escape charges.

Roswell N.M George L. Reese Larry Cleland

Gag Rule Silences Loud Defendant in Philadelphia Court

Judge Leo Weinrott ordered 21 year old George Kenney gagged for telling the judge to go to hell during voir dire in a May fatal liquor cler k shooting and $200 holdup case. Kenney argued with jurors and his attorney while deputies restrained him.

US Supreme Court Leo Weinratt Philadelphia George Kenney Kenney Weinrott Weinrer Weinrolt

Toll in Vietnam War escalates with heavy US losses

Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces bombarded 23 Allied installations amid a fresh offensive. American casualties rose with 65 killed and 340 wounded since Tuesday. U.S. helicopters were downed, and enemy losses were heavy as ground fighting spread in Binh Thuan and surrounding areas. The weekly U.S. death toll reached 79, with total American fatalities in Vietnam surpassing 41,000. Princess Maria Beatrixa of Savoy wed Luis Raigel Reyna Corvalan in Ciudad Juarez as Italy’s royal line documents a union abroad.

Saigon Binh Thuan Vietnam Ciudad Juarez Mexica Maria Beattieca Savoy Umberto II of Tialy Luis Raigel Reyna Corvalan

Cambodia Regime Frees 486 Political Prisoners

Cambodian government claims to release 486 political prisoners jailed by deposed Prince Norodom Sihanouk. The communique cites 140 killed in pro-Sihanouk protests since the ouster, two border clashes with Vietnam near Phnom Penh, and ongoing violence with Viet Cong forces. The release was framed as ending injustice during a ceremony with tearful reunions.

Fhnom Penh UPI Norodom Sihanouk

Tax Agent Miller Faces Kidnap Charge in 1967 Case

Los Angeles authorities say former IRS agent Ronald Lee Miller was arraigned on a Little Lindbergh Law kidnapping indictment in the 1967 abduction of Kenneth John Young, son of a financier. Held without bail as prosecutors pursue justice, with $250000 ransom unfound and the FBI citing 18 witnesses. Sydney reports Queen Elizabeth and family departing for Hobart to begin a five week Australian tour.

Ronald Lee Miller Los Angeles Beverly Hille Sre Wirrihare Kenneth John Young Miller Superior Court George M. Dell Internal Revenue Service California Hieherd A. Walton Clarabelle Walton

U S Keeps Neutral Stance in Cambodia Says Rogers

Secretary of State William P. Rogers testified before the Senate committee that the Nixon administration aims to maintain neutrality in Cambodia and avoid involvement that could trigger an Indochina War. Mansfield said the administration’s attitude is correct and that U S profile in Cambodia is very low. Aiken agreed the U S would not supply military aid even if a Communist takeover occurred, preferring to consult Congress before any move. State Dept officials noted interest in a French proposal to neutralize all of Indochina as negotiations proceed.

Washington UPT William P. Rogers Senate Foreign Relations Committee Nixon Cambodia Ater Rogers Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Sen George D. Aiken Rogers United States Phnom Penh Congress Aiken State Department Indochina

Violence at Stanford escalates with paint attack and riots

At Stanford University President Kenneth Pitzer was doused with red paint by a masked assailant as demonstrations continued. Four people were arrested on assault with a deadly weapon charges amid campus unrest. A second night saw militants attempt to storm the ROTC building. about a dozen windows were broken and police dispersed the crowd. Arrested locals include Brooks Yeager, David Smothers, Lewis Saifer, and Charles Nable. Governor hopes for calm as authorities report injuries minimal.

Stanford UPI Stanford University Kenneth 5 Pitzer Grove House Draw Brooks B. Yeager David A. Smothers Lewis J. Saifer Charles W. Nable Yeager Smothers

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