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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1969
Page
2
The heated cross examination of Sirhan Sirhan's psychiatrist Dr. Diamond escalates as prosecutor Fitts confronts alleged lies. The judge orders decorum while Diamond and Fitts clash over the truth amid Sirhan's agitation and interruptions from defense counsel. Spectators observe as the tense session continues.
Senate, Rule Won by GOP George Miller Jr. died New Year s Day of a heart attack. A Democrat ic victory would have restored the 20 20 party deadlock. Miller conceded before midnight and said he had no regrets for entering. The Republican majority may now flex its muscle to unseat Senate President Pro Tempore Hugh M. Burns, D Fresno, who has chaired the upper house since 1957. Rival contenders include Sen. Howard Way Exeter and John F. McCarthy San Rafael, with a showdown likely after Easter recess. Gov. Reagan predicted a tough sell for GOP leadership posts. Nejedly, elected with Reagan, signaled cautious cooperation on some issues while noting disagreements on others. The Legislature recesses Friday until April 7.
Sacramento lawmakers planned a floor vote on a special order to permit local police to regulate topless and bottomless shows in public venues. The move aims to curb topless acts that have spread statewide amid parental and church concerns, despite a precedent in the Carol Lane case limiting local regulation.
The Delta DC-8 from Newark to San Diego was hijacked to Havana after flying near Dallas. Miss Cheatam was forced to the cockpit as the hijacker demanded to go somewhere. Passengers, including Marine recruits, remained aboard in Miami during FBI questioning of the crew. The incident marked the 21st hijacking to Cuba that year, with 1 587 people diverted to Fidel Castro's island in 1969.
The Pentagon rejected arming guards on commercial airliners to prevent hijackings. Officials said potential danger to passengers and crew, including possible death or injury, would limit effectiveness. The plan, proposed amid Cuba hijackings, faced concerns over cramped cabins and large guard forces needed for government personnel aboard flights.
President Nixon called for extending the surcharge only if Congress enacts deeper spending cuts and new taxes. He proposed delaying June 30 excise tax cuts, enacting federal user charges, and aiming for surpluses to curb inflation. He signaled possible repeal of the surcharge if Vietnam and inflation improve, and criticized Johnson era forecasts for debt interest and oil lease receipts.
SACRAMENTO APs The Assembly defeated a bid to approve 80.4 million dollars in emergency flood relief for Southern and Central California in a 17 to 44 vote. The bill would fund repairs with a one cent gasoline tax hike for six months, plus 25 million from the general fund and 2.7 million from a residual fund. Governor Reagan indicated he would oppose tax hikes this year unless tied to urgent needs.
A 22 year old Terminal Islands cannery laborer surrendered to Harbor Division police claiming he drove the car that killed a 66 year old transient on Palos Verdes Street, Monday evening. The driver faces felony manslaughter charges after the fatal hit and run.
Weather Bureau forecasts no rain and light winds for the Southland through Thursday with a continuing hot spell into the weekend. Overnight lows near the mid 50s and Thursday highs around 80, signaling more summer-like conditions than earlier in the week.
In Buenos Aires a man, Nestor Eduardo Villalba, 44, was fatally crushed by automatic bank doors as he tried to enter a bank at closing time. Police and firefighters freed his body after about 15 minutes.
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