03 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
1
Protracted rains from a cold front stretched across Florida and Cuba causing flooding and casualties as a pressure system moved toward the Caribbean. A hurricane advisory was issued with updates reflecting squalls and a pending bulletin for the Yucatan Peninsula.
Demonstrators gathered outside the Agriculture Department cafeteria on Wednesday to protest labor conditions. They placed a casket with a floral ribbon reading Art Had a Dream Too and addressed the crowd about ongoing action, promising further militant demonstrations. Lou Rawls entertained attendees as William Williams spoke of continuing pressure and the group insisting on occupation until demands are met.
A health note explains how sweat glands adjust to early hot spells and improve cooling over time. It describes how the body defends against heat, helping people cope even when tired or mentally sluggish, and notes reduced danger of heat prostration as sweating increases.
Forecasts describe high temperatures from 40 to 75 with cooler coastal areas and some warm afternoon clearing. Northern and central California show overcast near the coast clearing, Sacramento Valley. Southland lists named locations with forecasted readings and windy conditions. National cities and stations are referenced with scattered temperatures.
Glassboro State College officials said President Johnson is reported to plan a return visit to deliver the commencement address next Tuesday. Dr. Thomas E. Robinson stated he knows of no formal plans for the President to attend.
Montrose sheriff substation rescue units battled two separate sorties during the holiday weekend. Herbert Lafoon of Compton and his two children were found dusk Sunday in the Devil's Punchbowl area of the Angeles National Forest after becoming separated from a larger party in Coopers Canyon. David Cosgrove, 22, of Los Marino, reportedly became stuck while descending a cliff with a rope during a drill with friends. Cosgrove and his friends reached the bottom safely while Cosgrove remained assisted by rescue personnel headed by Deputy Richard Wilson.
An eyewitness recounts chaotic scenes as viet soldiers seized a jeep radio and shouted. He describes bodies indistinguishable between dead and wounded due to plaster dust blood and debris while rangers and police evacuated victims shielding them with their bodies. Ambulances stood by and panicked crowds fled as a Vietnamese newsman emerged with blood streaming from head and hand.
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