06 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1967
Page
1
Sir Francis Chichester grew ill at a Plymouth party marking his solo world voyage. He was ordered to rest after a string of social engagements as U S warplanes targeted North Vietnam's industrial triangle. Three MIGs were shot down near Hanoi in the attacks.
Israeli command claims deep drive into Egypt's Sinai and Gaza Strip with seizure of a main base at Pl Avish. Reports say heavy tank actions across the desert as Gen Dayan touts a devastating blow to Egyptian, Syrian and Jordanian air forces and ground losses for Arab forces with claims of gains at Khan Yunis Um Katel and Abu-Ageila.
The Labor Department announced the May unemployment rate rose to 2.8 percent, the highest since October, amid a backdrop of postwar efforts including the Marshall Plan anniversary. President Jameson urged continued energy and courage to aid underdeveloped regions.
Assembly Democrats used their majority to maintain a $1.5 billion GOP tax plan in Sacramento. The move preserves the Withholding tax provision amid partisan clashes, signaling ongoing lawmakers’ effort to keep the measure alive despite Republican opposition.
Los Angeles County jurors begin a full hearing into Deputy District Attorney Dack Nirsehke’s suspected role in the double slaying of his wife Elaine Wirsehke, 43, and Long Beach manufacturer Orville Deankhan, 41, murdered in April. Officials faced criticism over program management and funding amid a broader crackdown on misused poverty project funds.
Caltech experts from Cairo and Jerusalem discuss the Middle East conflict as political, urging the United States to stay neutral and avoid concessions. Dr Fatmy Khattab and Dr David Horn critique refugees, harbor security, and Arab Jewish demographics, with calls for solutions and fair exchanges amid a tense, unresolved crisis.
An all day joint meeting of the Board of City Directors and the Charter Study Committee debated a 38 page proposed new City Charter. Discussions focused on election methods for the City Council and general election outcomes with advocates for district or city wide options and concerns over a ward type system.
A compact contact listing shows phone numbers for Pasanana area 79.0311 Las Anelost 681-4871 and Valley 445-2184 for local inquiries.
UPI reports a wartime shock hit New York stocks as airlines electronics and oils led losses. The Dow fell about 4 points in early trading, with over 4 million shares changing hands before bargain hunters eased the slide. The industrial average and rail index posted notable declines in a volatile session.
Amman reports describe two waves of Israeli air attacks on the city and its airport with sirens and antiaircraft fire as the assault unfolds. Damascus notes indicate Israeli jets strike outskirts and smoke rising as defenses clash. In Beersheba and Gaza, Israeli forces push toward Khan Yunis while Egyptian artillery and Syrian shelling complicate the region. Tel Aviv sees air alerts and Jerusalem artillery as leaders pledge defiance. The United States proclaims neutrality and urges cease fire while the Soviet Union accuses Britain and the United States of aiding Israel. The UN Security Council weighs a resolution amid blame over the fighting.
Washington kept a policy of neutrality without formal commitment as Moscow demanded an immediate Israeli halt and troops withdrawal from Egypt. The United Nations and Soviet Union urged action to end the fighting, while Britain declined to take sides and France halted military deliveries.
Pasadena area voters head to polls for a 5.82 million Field Act school bond issue with a two thirds majority needed. Polling places open 7 to 7 for the Pasadena Unified School District election amid 84,800 registered in the area. Funds would demolish unsafe buildings, replace condemned structures, and rehabilitate others, plus add remeetable classrooms to avoid delays.
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