Firefighters battle Los Padres blaze aided by military, fuel breaks
About 1,150 firefighters fought the Los Padres fire including 450 soldiers from Lvam Fart Ord and Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. A Red Rock Mountain fuel break and a new ten mile freeway segment west of the blaze helped protect Angeles National Forest, officials said.
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Rockefeller Calls End to Old Politics in Portland Maine
Nelson Rockefeller told a rain soaked Portland Maine crowd that the old politics cannot solve today’s problems such as the Vietnam war urban decay and inflation and urged a shift in approach. A UPI survey showing Nixon near nomination and delegates counted reflected GOP dynamics as Reagan and Rockefeller trailed. Humphrey warned consumers may pay for pollution controls as industry bears basic costs.
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Helicopter Crews Battle Uncontained Fire on Rocky Bluff
Firefighters flew in from Medford Oregon Idaho and California to combat a rugged east flank blaze burning thousands of acres of watershed. The fire devoured a 50 acre stand of Douglas fir as seven air tankers five helicopters and seven bulldozers pressed the effort in difficult terrain.
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Abernathy looks ahead after King's successor role
Abernathy, leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, says his aim is non consensus but justice. He predicts no more than a year in jail, rejects fines, and urges President Johnson to act to end poverty, hunger, and war, faith in a rising good will.
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House approves three year metric system study
The U S House voted 269 to 142 to study a three year stay of adopting the metric system. The measure directs the Commerce Department and Bureau of Standards to report back after an initial funding cut by Rep Fulton. Supporters argue it aligns with global science while opponents joke about foreign comparisons and costs.
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Johnson pushes federal gun control plan with licensing
President urges Attorney General Ramsey Clark to push for gun control using constitutional power. A national system would require federal registration and licensing of all gun owners, with states meeting federal standards or federal intervention within ten years. The plan argues licenses protect public health and safety by barring criminals, addicts, alcoholics, and the mentally ill from gun possession while preserving lawful ownership.
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The Independent historical masthead and contact details
The Independent notes its June 25 1968 issue with publication days Monday through Friday excluding holidays. It lists postal and delivery rates, office addresses on East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena California and contact numbers for Pasadena Arcadia East Valley and Los Angeles offices.
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Thuy Scolfs Talk of Breaks at Peace Talks
Paris AP reports Xuan Thuy head of the North Vietnamese peace delegation teased about breaks in weekly discussions with U S Ambassador Harriman. He noted talks covered wine housing travel and food while avoiding hints of broader topics. He reaffirmed the central demand that U S bombings stop before any other issue.
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Heavy Rains Drench Midwest and Texas Floods
Widespread heavy rains from a tropical storm system drenched the Midwest and Gulf coast, with up to 10 inches in Texas and significant totals in Nebraska. Tornado warnings appeared across Arkansas Iowa and watches issued for Nebraska Kansas and Colorado. Funnel clouds were sighted near Indianapolis Des Moines and Sheridan, with damaging winds in Moline Illinois and broad showers spreading from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast.
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Sirhan seeks work amid family struggle and doubts
Sirhan, seeking employment, claimed he was not hired due to noncitizen status and described his brotherly ties and family hardship. He spoke of persecution in Palestine, financial strain, and the desire for friendship as the investigation notes referenced Pasadena records and employment office procedures.
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Barometer Links Pressure Shifts to Male Mood Swings
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure and signals weather changes. A long term study found that males in personal crisis are more affected by barometric pressure shifts than females. When pressure falls more men showed impact, with rises or falls potentially triggering crises. Vinton Ray Sim.
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