Editor lineup at Meleoiaa publication announced
Wilken W. Broom is named Editor with Meleoiaa Epler as Associate Editor and Dow ON as Editorial Page Editor in the latest staff announcement.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
7
A Decision on the Side of Justice
The House passage of the civil rights open housing bill signals a shift toward equality. By 1970 federal law will cover most dwellings, and critics fear political fallout in elections. Public mood, spurred by King’s assassination, favors desegregation, urging a nonviolent shift to equal opportunity as everyday conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Voters Back Lakewood Leaders In Local Elections
In Southland municipal elections numerous incumbents were ousted while Lakewood re elected three longtime leaders by comfortable margins. Mayor William Burns and Councilmen Robert Baker and George Nye Jr. secured 14 years of continued confidence as Lakewood avoids major political strife amid a generally dissatisfied electorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Lakewood
William J. Burns
Robert W. Baker
George Nye Jr
California
Cities Learn Lessons on Police Use
Washington notes that lessons on police training emerge from the King assassination riots. Atlanta under Police Chief Herbert Jenkins avoided riots, due to integration and Negro officers patrolling Negro sections, though potential looting or unrest risk remains if riots start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marlin Luther King
Atlanta
Herbert Jenkins
Jenkins
Riots and Police Response Across U S Cities
Drew Pearson notes strict orders to stand and shoot looters in some cities while Philadelphia, led by Police Chief Frank Rizzo, remained less disturbed by violence. Washington and Baltimore faced nonretaliation policies, police integration hurdles, and rising looting, with government workers among the looters and riots shifting from June to April after King's assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
U.S.A
Washington
Baltimore
Chicago
Robert Murray
Patrick Murphy
Donald Pomerleau
King
D.C
Negro Leaders Call for Nonviolence After King Death
An open letter from Long Beach ministers and NAACP leadership urges peace and nonviolence in response to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. They stress unity, justice, and faith, praising King’s nonviolent approach and calling Congress to act for equality. The message includes signatories from local churches and NAACP representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Martin Luther King, Jr
House
Senate
Dr. King
The Case for Rockefeller
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller builds a campaign nucleus and plans early speaking at editor meetings. Observers suggest he may win if nominated, leveraging a base in New York, cross party appeal, and experience in foreign affairs and urban issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Washington
Robert Kennedy
Kennedy
Nixon
Rockefeller
Nixon and Rockefeller face map of 1968 race dynamics
James Reston analyzes the 1968 presidential contest noting Nixon's appeal in the Big States but weak standing in the West and South, while Rockefeller lags in organization and may yet mobilize late. McCarthy gains for calm calls for reassessment. success hinges on urban support and party pressure from below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary
Rockefeller
Nixon
Middle West
Mountain States
South
Goldwater
New York
California
Senator McCarthy
The Golden Oases by Lanfranco Rasponi review
Italian count Lanfranco Rasponi profiles jet set life across global resorts and social hotspots. From Gstaad to Nassau, Paris to Beverly Hills, the book maps where international nomads spend their days and seasons, capturing titles venues and locales of the social elite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanfranco Rasponi
New York
Cafe Society
Gstaad
St. Moritz
San Fernando
Pacific Palisades
Bel Air
Tujunga
van Nuys
Sunland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Long Beach
Sacramento
George Deukmejian
Mike Cullen
Deukmejian Nor
Cullen
American Independent Party
George Wallace
Drew ‘Pearson
Washington, D.C
Christ
Willie Calhoun
Rufus Calhoun
Verdie B. Calhoun
Graf Benjamin
Rodney Benjamin
L. J. May
Emma Conley
Church of Christ Holiness
Rhea St
L.B
James Sherrod
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Bakersfield
Morial
Africa
Lesiie Eddins
Woman's Auxiliary
NAACP
New York Times Service
Eisenhower
Europe
Humprey
Humphrey
Hollie
James Reston
America
Putnam
Lakewood Shopping Center
June Noordman
Plunkett St
Bellflower
Michael Hutchinson
Daneland St
Arnold Bennett
Ostrom Ave
Gail Alvidrez
Lees Ave
Audrey Schneider
George B. Vanikiotis
Trafalger Dr. la Palma
Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.