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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1969

Page

5

McCarthy Demands Major Reforms From Democrats

Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy told the Democratic National Committee reform panel that he will not urge continued support from his followers unless the party enacts major changes. He spoke to the commission chaired by Sen. George S. McGovern, formed after Chicago turmoil.

Washington UPI Eugene J. McCarthy Democratic National Committee Special Commission Chicago George S. McGovern South Dakota Democratic Party

Campus unrest and political tension span campuses nationwide

The report covers protests at the City College of New York and St. John’s University amid demands for admissions reform and ROTC dispute. It notes resignations at Ohio universities, a Star of actions at St. Bonaventure and Kentucky, and political shifts as Kennedy and McCarthy address convention reforms. A UPI dispatch from Belgrade reports U S War College officers facing antiwar demonstrators in London.

Department of Government City College of New York St. John’s University Jamaica Queens N.Y Ohio University Athens Ohio Vernon Alden New York City Queensborough Community College St. Bonaventure University Olean University of Kentucky

Laird Warns of Soviet Missile Buildup Threat

Defense Secretary Melvin Laird warned that if the Soviet Union maintains its missile buildup it could reach about 2,500 long range missiles by 1975, creating strategic superiority over the United States. He urged passage of the Safeguard antimissile program as essential if arms talks fail, while Congress debates a 6 to 7 billion dollar project amid opposition.

Washington Melvin R. Laird Soviet Union United States United Press International Florida Newspaper Editors Association Panama City Fla Laird

Rapid Transit Tube Urged for S F Bay

Golden Gate Bridge directors urged to approve a $490 million rapid transit tube linking San Rafael and downtown San Francisco. San Francisco Supervisor William Blake suggested funding via general obligation bonds from six counties in the bridge and highway district. Some directors favor starting an interim bus system during construction.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge San Rafael William Blake Bridge and Highway District Greyhound Blake

Moon Mascons Reinvigorate Theories Of Ancient Seas

Six additional dense matter concentrations beneath the Moon have been identified by lunar orbiters, doubling known mascons. Researchers from Jet Propulsion Laboratory say the findings support theories that ancient seas and rivers shaped lunar features, while mascons influence gravity critical for manned missions.

Washington Moon California American Geophysical Union Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena Lunar Muller William L. Sjogren Peter Gottlieb Sjogren Apollo Y John Gilvarry Rand Corp

Wheeler Questions Task Force Expense

Gen. Earle G. Wheeler told a House investigation panel the Sea of Japan recon task force was inordinately expensive and unsustainable long term. He said protection for future reconnaissance flights is essential and being evaluated.

New York Times Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Sea of Japan Earle G. Wheeler House Korea Navy Pentagon Pacific North Korea U.S.S. Pueblo Wheeler Nixon Otis G. Pike D-N.y Pike Joint Chiefs Pueblo Pike Committee

Hoover joins Nixon at Camp David

President Nixon invites FBI director J Edgar Hoover to dinner at Camp David in Thurnmont Maryland to discuss domestic security issues including campus unrest. Attorney General John Mitchell joins late afternoon arrival along with H R Haldeman and others for a general talk.

Thurmont UPI Nixon FBI J. Edgar Hoover Camp David Atty John M. Mitchell Hoover Lyndon B. Johnson Johnson White House Catoctin Mountains Maryland H. R

Speech Fragment Reflects Hesitant Offer to Help

A fragment shows a speaker addressing someone as sir and offering to contribute to the situation though uncertain about what to add. The tone is deferential and indicates cautious willingness to assist.

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