Prosecutor displays corpse mannequin in Redwood murder trial
In Redwood City the prosecution opened the Zachary Lillard murder trial with a dramatic display of a manikin smeared with blood. Defense attorney George Davis objected, but Judge Melvin Cohn overruled. The scene illustrated the body discovery by police in a narcotics case inquiry.
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Thelma Ritter in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Thelma Ritter, 68, was in critical condition at Queens General Hospital in New York after a heart attack. She was admitted Monday night following a collapse at her home, according to hospital officials.
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Nixon Moves to Win Democratic Congress Backing
President Nixon, fresh from his first news conference, plans a major push to win support in the Democratic controlled Congress. He will meet Capitol Hill leaders in a full day of engagements, including a sunrise breakfast with Republicans and a White House session with members of both parties, as he seeks to exert influence over federal bureaucracy.
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Nixon to Visit Major Departments After Lunch With Senate
After a Senate lunch Nixon planned visits to the State Department and a repeat trip to the Pentagon. The maiden White House news conference drew praise from Senate leaders Mansfield and Kennedy, with over 450 reporters in attendance. He urged action on the DC crime problem and noted steps to curb White House lighting to save taxpayers’ money.
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Nixon Clark Row Over Judge Deal Negotiations
President Nixon and former Attorney General Ramsey Clark clashed over an alleged deal on President Johnson's judicial nominations. Nixon said he had no understanding with Johnson to approve any nominations, while Clark claimed Mitchell hinted Nixon would not withdraw them. Senate Leader Mansfield noted withdrawal is a presidential prerogative, and Clark later issued a clarified statement.
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Teen Ager Shot Dead in North Hollywood Home
North Hollywood police report a teen, Gary L. Weeden, 17, found shot to death in his garage on Monday. Brother Steve Weeden, 12, said two youths fled the scene in a white car after the shooting, a small caliber weapon believed used.
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L A Bus Struck by Switch Engine in Los Angeles
A Southern California Rapid Transit District bus carrying only its driver was heavily damaged when a switch engine collided with it in Los Angeles. The 38-year-old bus driver William Bobo and 50-year-old iron engineer L D Be late escaped injury.
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Sirhan to Challenge Grand Jury in Kennedy Murder Trial
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan resumes Wednesday as defense seeks to overturn the grand jury indictment charging him with the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Defense attorney Grant Cooper plans to argue improper grand jury selection that omits a broad Los Angeles County cross section. A tentative 12-member jury had been chosen from 60 questioned before Judge Herbert V. Walker. The shooting occurred June 5 at the Ambassador Hotel after Kennedy's California primary win.
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Bomb Wired to School Bell Explodes at Local High School
A bomb wired to the electric bell system at La Diegui High School exploded as the bell rang to summon students. The bell box was destroyed but all of the 900 students and teachers escaped injury. Authorities noted several threats but offered no motive.
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Local Post Office Note and Society Items Card
The Long Beach Post Office page lists a 45 cent class matter and social notes dated Sunday, with references to local events and reminders. Names, dates, and specific locations are partially legible amid the damaged OCR text. the fragment hints at postal and community notices appearing in this edition.
Homeowners sue LA for 2.8 billion over jet noise
About 94,000 residents near Los Angeles International Airport sue the city for 2.8 billion dollars, alleging jet traffic endangers lives and drains their finances. The filing targets alleged damages from aircraft operations at the airport.
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Nixon to End Wage Price Guidelines
President Nixon plans to end the Johnson era voluntary wage price guidelines and rely on fine tuning tax and money policies to curb inflation. He argues his approach can control inflation without raising unemployment, and described new economics adjustments as gradual econom ic steering rather than heavy management.
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