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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
2
Jurors reached a unanimous death verdict for Sirhan Sirhan after four ballots. Foreman Bruce Elliott praised orderly deliberations while prosecutors said the decision serves as a deterrent to political violence. Defense lawyers noted campus unrest influenced attitudes but defended the jury and judge.
A senior Viet Minh ally urged replacing South Vietnam's government with a peace cabinet to negotiate along Communist lines. The article notes U S concessions at the 14th guiding session, including simultaneous political and military discussions, and the abandonment of the MAITRIA summit withdrawal formula.
Sacramento Democratic leader Unruh, a close ally of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, says Kennedy’s memory will not be served by another violent death and preferred Sirhan Sirhan receive life imprisonment instead of execution. He spoke at newsmen’s request, noting disagreement with the jury on the death verdict and urging against a lethal end for the assassin.
President Nixon proposed a series of postal rate increases aiming to fund postal service and improve working conditions. A second class and bulk rate hike was planned for January with July adjustments, predicting an overall rise of about 16 percent. He urged bipartisan cooperation to reform the Post Office and reduce taxpayer burdens while cutting waste and budgeting more efficiently.
A Pepperdine College guard was charged with crony manslaughter after the March 12 fatal shooting of Larry D. Kimmons, 12, on campus. The guard claimed the gun discharged accidentally after youths refused to leave the gym. The suspect, a 12 year employee, posted bond and awaits a preliminary hearing on June 4.
Cuernavaca residents recall a quirky caper as ex mayor Lopez reportedly took a two foot gold Burlingame clock and city assets after losing office. San Francisco Mayor Alioto helped recover the clock with detective Lopez guarding it. The piece was restored to Cuernavaca City Hall amid local banter.
A wave of student unrest grips campuses from George Washington to Hampton Institute and Colorado University as SDS-led factions seize buildings and clash with authorities. Police prepare at Hamp ton while Berkeley and Maryland faces protests.
A district court judge voided disciplinary measures imposed by San Francisco State College on more than 450 individuals arrested January 23 during a demonstration.
Louisiana U S attorney says Negroes who lowered the Americart Flag at Southern University in New Orleans this month will not be prosecuted.
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