Man in Police Doghouse After Attacking Officer and Dog
William R. Wellborn, 32, a painter's helper, was booked on interfering with an animal control officer disturbing the peace and battery after striking animal control officer Roscoe Buffington and taking a German Shepherd, which was impounded. The incident occurred near 69th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, and Wellborn was arrested nearby.
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William R. Wellborn
Long Beach Bivd
M. B. Hill
D. L. Amiot
69Th Street
Long Beach Boulevard
Roscoe G. Buffington
Buffington
Weilborn
Wellborn
68Th Way
Long Beach Plans 29 Million Street Upgrade Over 10 Years
City engineers estimate a 29 million dollar program to bring 327 miles of Long Beach roads to standard over a decade. The 1968 Highway Needs Report guides state gasoline tax allocations, but funding is not guaranteed. 188 miles are in the Select System with 31.2 miles currently deficient, needing 11.7 million to reach standards.
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Long Beach
State Division of Highways
Charls 5
Thompson
Inle County
Oil Firms Get Permit for Noiseless Vibroseis Surveys
American Petrofina Oil Co and Occidental Petroleum Corp win city approval to conduct vibroseis geophysical surveys in Long Beach using trucks that pause every 10 to 20 feet for 10 to 60 second vibrations. City Manager Mansell notes the shaking is comparable to a passing truck and last year’s survey caused no trouble.
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Pere
Long Beach
American Petrofina Oil Co
Lakewood Boulevard
Spring
Carson
del Amo Boulevard
Los Angeles River
Lakewood
Bellflower
Occidental Petroleum Corp
San Antonio
Mansell
Law Equality for All Called Racial Solution
The statement argues the racial problem stems from unequal application of law, not new federal measures or funding. It advocates ensuring the rule of law is applied equally to every citizen, highlighting fairness over remedies.
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United States
Law Day address warns violence risks to protest
Judge William Ross of Compton Municipal Court urged respect for law during protests as part of Law Day activities. The gathering featured mayor, lawyers, police officials, and students, stressing peaceful action and lawful conduct to advance civil rights. Other speakers included John Michael Doar, former head of the Justice Department civil rights division, who warned protest has lost purpose in some cities and emphasized equal protection under the law for all. Liberty Bell awards went to four Long Beach citizens, and eighteen area high school seniors received scholarships.
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Compton
William Ross
Ross
Rayfield Lundy
Chester Crain
Campton
John Michael Doar
South
Long Beach Bar Association
Doar
U.S. Justice Department
U.S.A
Lafayette Hotel
Newark
Detroit
Deep South
Liberty. Bell
Long Beach
William W. Broom
John H. Weeks
Lakewood
Susie L. Baskin
Kirk Hallahan
John H. Rankin
St. Anthony
James P. Ball
Patricia D. Brosterhous
Joan A. Capic
Kevin Lenzen
Millikam Randall S. Burke
Gregory Hamm
Gregory Vanderheiden
Jordan
William Earl
Carey I. Taylor
Wilson
Kim Johnson
Mark Suttle
Avalon
Richard W. Smith
June M. Staff
Long Beach Police Report Auto Theft and Notable Obituary
Auto theft report from Marsha Sharp at 321 St Joseph Ave. A windwing was forced open and a tape deck plus tapes valued at 160 dollars were stolen. Friday services at 11 a.m. in Mottell's Mortuary for Dale C. Southwick, 54, former Our Gang actor and Poly High School graduate. He lived at 8755 Atlantic Ave. and died Monday in a Compton hospital. He worked as a Sears salesman for 35 years and was active in Moose Lodge and Lakewood Church youth programs. He studied drama at Poly with Lillian V Breed and others and appeared in Our Gang via Hal Roach connections. He was also a musician with Spike Jones Orchestra and performed a TV magic act. Surviving are his wife Adeline and two daughters.
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Marsha Sharp
St. Joseph Ave
Long Beach
Mottell
Dale C. Southwick
Our Gang
Southwick
Poly
Atlantic Ave
Compton
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Moose Lodge
Hollywood
Hen Turpin
Hal Roach
Poly High
Spike Jones
Adeline
Daline Davidson
Jordan High School
Cith
Lesl Jean Hanson
Black Poet Urges Organization Over Race Warfare
The Black Poet, addressing about 600 mainly Black attendees, urged Blacks to organize and use firings not marches to win power. He criticized white dominance in sports and society, asked if 350 years of slavery proves strength, and cited historical empires while noting his own firearms case. Sponsored by the Black Student Union and the College Symposium.
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Jones
America
Vietnam
Newark
Black Student Union
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NEED
L.E. Street Plan
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Max Wisot
William Barnes
Bernard Dolan
Robert Calhoun
Dale Southwick
Fat Boy
Dale C
Black
NG Beach
Tan
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Whitewall
Rayci Autoservice A A
Timstant
Rayco
Rsele Wurare
RAYCM
Rayce
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Lube
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Nelvetina
Long Beach Blvd
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