Carson guard held in 22 robberies in South Bay
A 40 year old Carson security officer Lee Fern Johnson faces arraignment in Compton for 22 robberies at South Bay finance companies and liquor stores over two months. Johnson, tall and armed, wore a stocking mask and netted about 90000 dollars. A deputy shot at the suspect during an attempted holdup at Steve's Aqur store but no injuries occurred. The fugitive claimed the pistol discharged accidentally.
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Paraplegic Vet Fined for Blocking Street in Protest
LOS paraplegic antiwar veteran was fined 315 dollars and placed on two years probation after he blocked a street with his wheelchair during an antiwar demonstration. He expressed pride in the actions. The verdict followed a July 6 guilty finding for the protest near the President’s route.
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Girl Kidnap Suspect Charged in San Pedro Abduction Case
Felony complaints filed against 49 year old Martin Jackson of Arlington alleging kidnapping and child stealing after a San Pedro abduction. The child was later returned home after police and witnesses identified Jackson, who was arrested minutes later. Bail set at 25000 as hearing proceeds. In other notes, medical officials warn blood shortages may delay elective surgery but do not cause immediate deaths, calling for greater donor participation.
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Baby dies in Pomona head on crash
Pomona police say a head on collision claimed the life of 17 month old Frantisco Almada as a wrong way driver struck the vehicle. A. Lamar, 22, Pomona, was treated for minor injuries and booked on suspicion of manslaughter and felony drunken drug offenses. Two other occupants were injured.
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Los Angeles Veto Override Fails On Oil Ban Ordinance
An attempted ordinance to ban surface oil drilling and offshore activity in Los Angeles beaches fails after city council vote. The mayor's veto is overridden by 10 to 4 but falls short of required votes. A substitute ordinance proposing beach drilling ban and Occidental Petroleum permits is pending council discussion. The City Planning Commission disputed the original measure and backs approval of Occidental permits with restrictions.
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Sam Yerty
Occidental Petroleum’ Corp
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City Planning Commission
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