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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1969

Page

4

Nixon and Aides Meet on Domestic Problems at Key Biscayne

President Nixon and top advisers held an extended session Friday at his Key Biscayne retreat to hammer out administration policies on social and economic issues. The White House said no results would be disclosed from the talks.

New York Times Service Miami Nixon Key Biscayne White House Florida Ronald L. Ziegier Bureau of the Budget Robert H. Finch

Californians Honor King on Anniversary Across State

Thousands paid tribute to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr on the first anniversary of his assassination. UCLA students heard Rev Andrew Young promote nonviolence and black conscious ness while city memorials and campus events marked King Day across California.

Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital Martin Luther King San Francisco Joseph Alioto City Hall King Berkeley University of California Haziah Williams Sacramento Council For Equal Opportunity Capitol

Nixon sends aide to convey condolences on King anniversary

President Nixon, spending Easter at Key Biscayne, sent Welfare Secretary Robert Finch to Atlanta to express condolences to Coretta King. Finch delivered a personal letter from the president, contents undisclosed, with a spokesman saying the message echoed Nixon's statement that the anniversary is a sad time to renew commitment to justice and non-violence.

The Poor Peoples’ Campaign Nixon Florida Key Biscayne Robert Finch Atlanta King Coretta White House

City school board debates funding and leadership

In Atlanta Duncan urges state aid to education as Duncan and Mrs. Wallace defend strong governance. Mrs. King visits King’s crypt with her children. Tributes pour in nationwide from Boston to Selma as civic leaders urge a national holiday.

Duncan Wallace King White Marble South View Cemetery Atlanta Boston Faneuil Hall Kevin H. White Congress

Crash Hurts John Gary Forces Tour Cancellation

Hollywood CA Singer John Gary suffered a leg fracture and facial injuries when his motorcycle hit a camper bus at a Hollywood intersection. Bus driver Allen L Vida a 20 year old Detroit student was uninjured. Gary was hospitalized and the 18 city tour planned to start next week was canceled.

Hollywood John Gary Allen L. Vida Detroit Gary Brentwood St. John's Hospital Santa Monica Vida

Secretaries Quake at Harvey Aluminum Plant

A Friday tremor rattled the Harvey Aluminum Co main building as secretaries sensed an earthquake predicted by soothsayers. Investigators found Standard Oil Co was conducting a seismic survey along the coast with three trucks transmitting vibrations for seven seconds, felt throughout the Harvey site.

Torrance UPI Harvey Aluminum Co Standard Oil Co Aia Harvey

Quiver and Earthquake Rumor Spreads After Hours on Broadway

A weary observer recalls a night at O Shea s in Belmont Shores as residents discuss earthquakes and fate. Patrons debate doom while a local philosopher offers thoughts on time, change, and living multiple lives.

Long Beach Weather Set for Wet 1968-69 Year

The Weather Bureau forecast center says the 1968-69 weather year could near the all time wet record for the Southland as rain from last July 1 climbs. April 1969 may be the cloudiest on record with temperature swings from near 100 to below freezing and late season storms possible.

Southland Long Beach George W. Kalstrom Weather Bureau Los Angeles Kalstrom and Co

Homemade liquor blamed in AP village deaths

Medical authorities say toxic home brew caused 13 deaths in two villages of Western Andhra Pradesh State. The victims include two women and a 2 year old child.

New Delhi UPI Andhra Pradesh

Artificial heart device aids Karp operation in Houston

The program uses a 25000 dollar heart assist system with 20000 dollars for the electronic power unit. Dr Doming Liotta and Dr Michael DeBakey figure in the history of artificial hearts while Karp and family await outcomes.

Cooley Domingo Liotta Argentina Liotta Baylor College of Medicine Houston Karp Shirley Michael Illinois Michael E. DeBakey Adjacent Methodist Hospital DeBakey

Lovell Receives Distinguished Service Medal

Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr. of Apollo 8, one of three spacemen who orbited the moon last December, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal on Friday. The Navy veteran has earned multiple military honors in both wartime and civilian service.

Washington UPS James A. Lovell Jr Lovell Navy Oae

Holy Week Observances In Jerusalem Amid Passover Crowd

Through the Via Dolorosa crowds of Christians and Jews observe holy days. Arab vendors complain of blocked sidewalks as Muslims yield to Catholics. Orthodox Jews with prayer shawls move toward the Wailing Wall as Passover begins.

Calvary Via Dolorosa Damascus Egypt Holy Land

Reagan to meet GOP leaders and reveal tax plan

Governor Reagan will meet with California Republican leaders next week for a broad discussion of 1970 politics and expected to announce details of his tax reform on Tuesday. He will also meet with UC student body presidents and attend campus and fundraising events in Bakersfield.

Sacramento Ronald Reagan GOP Central Committee Paul Beck Reagan Beck California Republican Assembly The United Republicans of California California Republican League University of California Bakersfield State College Bakersfield John T. Kehoe California State College Kehoe Alex Sherriffs George P. Miller California State College System Washington, D.C Glenn S. Dumke

Friendly Dinosaur Reported Stolen in Portola Valley

A six foot green Friendly Dinosaur is reported taken by unknown thieves in Portola Valley. Police describe the item as a decorative yard statue and urge residents to contact authorities with information.

Portola Valley

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