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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1968
Page
1
A Long Beach eye surgeon reports 22 Southland cataract patients have permanent plastic lenses implanted. The bold operation allows wearers to use ordinary thick glasses or avoid spectacles altogether, unlike conventional surgery requiring thick lenses or contact lenses.
Long Beach physicians report seven month old technique allowing permanent lens substitutes. implants enable normal thickness glasses or none, with initial weeks noticing presence. Hospitals listed include Long Beach Community and six others, avoiding prior heavy lenses and reduced peripheral vision.
A Piedmont Airlines turbo prop airliner undershot Kanawha Airport runway in fog and crashed killing 32 of 37 aboard. Four of five survivors were in critical condition. The flight from Louisville to Norfolk had planned multiple stops. An eyewitness described the crash and debris field.
ACTION LINE explains eligibility for president age and citizenship. It details Edward M. Kennedy born February 22 1932 and sworn in January 1963. The Long Beach Auditorium mosaic artwork 37 feet 10 inches by 22 feet 8 inches cost 100000 dollars and was created by Henry Allen Nord with 7 artists and 40 craftsmen unveiled January 1938. It opened March 6 1932 and hosted many events.
Sacramento Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh angrily disputed a Drew Pearson column alleging a deal to stack California's Democratic delegation for Eugene McCarthy. A state party caucus reaffirmed its pledge to attend the Chicago convention unpledged, with no candidate commitment.
A reader asks how to apply for state property tax relief for low income seniors and whether it creates a property lien. The response points to Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance guidance and notes continued coverage on page A-7.
Senator Mansfield arrives in Paris amid talk of a secret Johnson Hanoi deal while Sirhan Sirhan is shown alone after an assassination claim. Nixon lands in San Diego pledging criticism yet aiming to aid Vietnam talks. McGovern enters the Democratic race amid Kennedy backers. McCarthy remains unfazed. Gamblers Anonymous aids many back to normal life.
A National Guardsman was wounded by a gunshot in a predominantly Negro section of Little Rock on Saturday night. The injury occurred at Wright and High, within a 100 block area cordoned by guards and state police after Friday night violence. Police searched nearby apartment buildings for the shooter.
Tim Anderson and Don Franks, both 16 and 17, found the Sea Festival Treasure Chest at Granada Street, worth 1500 dollars. They traced clues from an Independent, Press-Telegram article and plan to share 50 dollars each with two other searchers, then divide the rest. Tim aims for a motorcycle and flying lessons, while Don buys a bassoon and takes flying lessons.
Mike Carroll aged 32 president of Signal Trucking Co Los Angeles died when his rebuilt World War II fighter crashed at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station He apparently struck the wing as he bailed out observers said Carroll was restoring the plane to set world speed records Story and picture on Page A-9.
U S Air Force F-100 strafed American troops in the A Shau Valley killing eight and wounding 50. A new mechanized infantry unit reportedly fired artillery wounding four Marines near Dong Ha. Separate incidents in the Mekong Delta and Ta Bat area prompted investigations as B 52 raids dropped 600 tons near Saigon.
A young man fresh from college asked on his job application whether salary raises are automatic or earned by work. The quirky query reflects concerns about compensation policies in entry level hiring.
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