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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1969

Page

4

Nixon Aides Divided on Hanoi Aims in Vietnam Talks

The Nixon Administration pursues secret talks in Paris and expanded South Vietnamese duties as part of a phased withdrawal plan. Officials say Washington seeks a settlement short of Hanoi’s takeover, while preparing fallback options should negotiations fail.

Vietnam Hanoi Nixon U.S Paris South Vietnam Washington Saigon National Liberation Front Moscow Peking

Court Test in Teachers Strike Seen in New Orleans

In New Orleans the American Federation of Teachers and the city school board faced a looming legal showdown over the 800 teacher walkout over collective bargaining. Superintendent Dolce called the strike nationally engineered and warned of possible disciplinary action. union official Miesen forecast growth and accused racial framing as talks stall.

New Orleans UPS American Federation of Teachers Dolce

Albania Hit by Quake Killing One and Injuring Sixty Five

A major earthquake struck southern and central Albania on Thursday night, killing one child and injuring 65. The quake measured 7 on the Mercalli scale, centered near Malakstri about 100 miles from Tirana. Over 1,000 buildings were destroyed and nearly 2,000 damaged. Tirana radio reported a major relief effort.

Belgrade UPI Albania Tirana Radio Malakstri Tirana

Enlisted Troops Repel Viet Cong Assault Near Saigon

Allied forces backed by fighter bombers and artillery killed at least 208 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese in battles around Saigon Kontum and Da Nang. Heaviest fighting occurred near a U S artillery base 30 miles northwest of Saigon where 81 attackers fell. Four Americans died and 13 were wounded.

Saigon VPS Kontum da Nang South Vietnam U.S Kontum City Central Highlands U.S. 4Th Infantry Division Sokesmen

Nation marks King anniversary with marches across nation

Nationwide commemorations sponsored by both black and white participants observed the first anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination in Memphis. In Montgomery 2000 marched from St Jude Center to the Capitol with Ralph Abernathy urging continued fight against poverty. Atlanta held a vigil on the Capitol steps as Memphis imposed a curfew to curb rioting and looting. Milwaukee hosted a peaceful march through city streets.

Martin Luther King Jr Memphis Tenn Capitol Montgomery Ala King St. Jude Catholic Center Ralph David Abernathy Abernathy Atlanta Henry Loeb

Lingerie and Sleepwear Sale Prices From Local Store

Readable items include nylon tricot briefs at 3.00, trimmed slips 6.00, gowns up to 9.00, 3 piece pajama sets from 5.00 to 7.00, dusters 3.00 to 12.00, Hawaiian prints 10.00, bras up to 6.00, girdles from 6.99 to 8.00, and assorted panty girdles with varied prices. May reflect a catalog or in store price list.

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