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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
1
The column reports readers seeking self defense devices and legal aid. It notes inquiries about a protection gadget, LBJ Ranch size figures, Mexican fine extradition, pension fund rules, and an insurance policy refund. Responses emphasize practical steps, official contacts, and clarifications on law and policy.
A Sacramento Senate investigating committee advanced bills to require state colleges to restrict sexually graphic plays, movies, or TV shows on campuses. The item appears on page 3 amid regional listings and staff contact notes for Pasadena and Los Angeles editions.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller resisted pressure to enter the Republican nomination fight amid a shakeup after George Romney's withdrawal. Governors debated backing Rockefeller for the Oregon primary while Nixon faced a tightening field and a possible loser image as New Hampshire votes loomed. Rockefeller suggested he had no primaries planned, but would not discourage supporters.
Romania walked out of the World Communist Conference accusing the Soviet Union of steamroller tactics to summon a larger Red summit later this year. They complained about attacks by Mikhail Suslov on Mao Tse-tung. Finland's delegation backed Romania but nearly joined the walkout.
A piano ad boasts quick results with a line from Mr M W Stowe of 29 W Pamela Rd Ave Cada. Readers are urged to place classified ads by calling numbers 796-0301 681-4871 or 445-2434 from Monrovia El Monte and Covina exchange.
Washington (UPD) President Johnson and Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara were trapped for 12 minutes in a Pentagon elevator on the way to a ceremony marking McNamara's long tenure. A crowd waited in the rain as maintenance crews coaxed the car moving again after two stalls, with the two leaders and 11 others keeping good humor. Arty Master Sgt Clifford Potter controlled the machine as the elevator inched from near the third floor toward the fourth.
U S governors voiced reservations about possible federalization of the National Guard, especially in areas facing a hot summer of racial tension. The closed briefing for 43 governors included Johnson, Volpe and cabinet members, with no firm timing given for any reserve callup and an appeal for state cooperation on domestic programs.
Flower power headlines a busy weekend with the 14th Annual Camellia Show at Descanso Gardens La Canada open Saturday and Sunday free to the public. Salt Maine 1,00 varieties bloom at Huntington Library gardens five acres wash in camel lia color. Gold Panning Days at Tropico Gold Mine west of Rosamond Antelope Valley feature burro races antique cars and gala pan ing world championships Saturday and Sunday. Mid winter Fair imperial ents Sunday at Temperial County Fairgrounds showcases a large gem and mineral show open 10 am to 10 pm both days.
Cumulative figures from the U S Command show 7 829 Americans killed from Jan 28 to Feb 24 amid lunar new year fighting. Gen Westmoreland says allies killed about 40 000 Communist troops in four weeks as 470 Americans died and 2 675 wounded last week.
U S Navy patrol boats and Coast Guard cutters destroyed three Viet Cong armed trawlers early Friday as they attempted to smuggle arms to the Viet Cong along the South Vietnamese coast. A fourth trawler tried to run but turned back after challenge. The actions spanned the coast, while Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon reported several rounds of 122mm rockets with light casualties and damage.
Washington report from the National Advisory Commission warns that only unprecedented national action can prevent large scale violence and a split society. It calls for open housing law, welfare reform, two million new jobs, and removal of barriers to employment while criticizing police militarization and urging decisive federal leadership.
Washington could see a split in the civil rights compromise as Senate maneuvers target open housing provisions. Senate Leader Dirksen and his son-in-law Senator Baker moved to exempt almost all owner occupied homes, federal or not, stunning civil rights advocates while a cloture vote looms. House GOP Leader Ford warned the plan faces heavy House resistance though he supports state and local open housing measures.
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