McDonald Observatory Mirror Damaged In Shooting
Hyde, a McDonald Observatory employee, shot at the $4 million telescope mirror after forcing two workers at gunpoint. The mirror Sustained extensive damage with deep scratches and pockmarks. experts fear it may be beyond repair. The incident carries a potential 2 to 20 year prison term upon conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Scobee
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
University of Texas
Hyde
McDonald
Alty
Bill Lamey
Jury Picked for Trial of Leary Trio
Six men and six women will hear marijuana possession charges against Dr Timothy Leary his wife Rosemary and son John at Santa Ana Superior Court. Jury selection ended after four days of questioning. Leary is 50 and linked with LSD fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Leary
Rosemary
John
Santa Ana
Laguna Beach
Aniie
Ben
Woodland Drive
Manson Court Plea Refused At Hearing
Manson appeared in jail attire and nervous as Judge Lucas denied motions to dismiss charges. He argued the indictment was illegal citing hearsay and one girl’s testimony, while court set Monday for trial despite his outburst. A Manson family member was later taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Lucas
Aaron Stovitz
Mannson
Stovitz
Luvas
Leonard Weinglass
Deltinger
Dellinger
Rubin
Weinglass
Explosion on Greek Tanker Aries Kills Captain Near Land's End
A blast on the 11,980 ton tanker Aries 250 miles west of Land's End, Plymouth, England, killed the captain and injured several crew. The ship reported the fire under control and appealed for medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
England
Aries
Land
40 School Buses Burn Arson Seen
Denver public school buses were damaged by explosions and fire on Thursday night. Acting Fire Chief Dan Cronin said arson is definitely suspected in two blasts causing about 500000 dollars in damage with no injuries. Witnesses saw people fleeing. bus service on some routes was curtailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Vorentale
Denver
Dan Cronin
Cronin
Bow Damaged Soviet Sub Suspected Hit by Italian Liner
A Soviet submarine with a damaged bow may have been rammed by the Italian liner Angelina Lauro. US Navy sources report the sub left Morocco after repairs and headed toward the Baltic with five escort ships. The Angelina Lauro struck a submerged object in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Naples, tearing off part of its rudder before repairs in Genoa and a cruise to Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Italy
Mediterranean
U.S
Morocco
Strait of Gibraltar
Atantic
Baltic
Atlantic
Achille Lauro Steamship Co
Angelina Lauro
Tyrrhenian Sea
Genoa
Brazil
School schedule urged for medically cleared child
A Long Beach Unified School District spokesman said a child on a minimum day schedule should be moved to full days if a doctor confirms safety. Parents should arrange a conference with school officials and their family doctor. Inquiries also cover immigration, medical care, and tax questions with local resources cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.M.W
Long Beach
Long Beach Unified School
C.W
Wilmington
Donald Williams
Los Angeles
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Williams
Los Angeles St
Los Angeles County Harbor General Hospital
Tom W. Carson Blvd
Torrance
W.D
Paramount
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Atlantic Ave
Sound Off From Long Beach Reader On Medicare And Social Security
A Long Beach reader identifies as a 7 year old square shooter and praises President Roosevelt and President Johnson for Social Security and Medicare. The letter ends with appreciation for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yar
Franklin Delano Rousavelt
Mr. Johnson
G.P
Long Beach
Fire Kills Six Children in Akron House Blaze
Six children aged 3 to 13 died when a West Side Akron fire swept through a family home early today firemen said The children Valerie Dodson Desiree Bowie Dion Bowie James Bowie Janeen Bowie and Paul Griffith were identified Officials said the blaze likely started from a flash fire as their father Paul Griffith 20 removed finish from woodwork The Griffiths Sally 30 and another daughter were hospitalized a seventh child was at a neighbor’s home when the fire broke out
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
West Side
Paul Griffith
Valerie Dodson
Desiree Bowie
Dion Bowie
James Bowie
Janeen Bowie
Griffith
Sally
Yippies in Judge Robes Spark Chicago Court Row
Abbie Hoffman and Rubin engaged in near periodic outbursts in a Chicago trial as Judge Hoffman jailed Dellinger for using vile language. Marshals shuffled the defense table while the two Yippies hurled insults including accusations of Nazism and calls for cut tongues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kunstler
Court of Appeals
Dellinger
Rubin
Adolph Hitler
Hoffman
U.S
Abbie Hoffman
Julie
Nazi Germany
Judge Hoffman
Marshal
Wulle
Blasts Rock Cosden Refinery in Big Spring Texas
Two explosions at the Cosden Oil & Chemical Co refinery in Big Spring Texas sparked a major fire injuring at least 16 workers. Fire officials said flames burned for about half an hour before being allowed to burn out. Injured were transported to three hospitals with one in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring,tex
UPI
Cosden
Cowper
Os Company
Paul Meek
Inquest sought into San Pedro stabbing death
The San Pedro district attorney sought a coroner's inquest into the fatal stabbing of 24 year old David Lee McKendree at a San Pedro party. Three suspects were released for lack of evidence while Linda Malone was booked on suspicion of murder but also released after authorities said a felony complaint would not be issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
David Lee McKendree
McKendree
Banta Ana St
Cudahy
San Pedro Hospital
Donald
Linda P. Malone
Hazeltine Greens
Buena Park
Thomas R. Simpson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moon
Earth
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Byde
Curt Laughlin
Leary
Tokyo
Taiwan
Ingleln
Thom
Rubiin
John Fromes
Rennie Davis
Soak Cycle
Superka
Ensyme
Pacific Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!