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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1969
Page
2
A LOOK Magazine feature revisits the John K en nedy assassination conspiracy case in New Orleans. Warren Rogers accuses Garrison of building a weak contrived case with coercive tactics. The piece notes perjury charges and doubts any conviction will occur.
A group of twelve liberal senators urged Labor Secretary Shultz to resist calls to limit enforcement of hiring goals for African Americans on federal construction contracts. They argue the issue should be resolved by courts, while critic Everett Dirksen contends the plan may violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The letter lists Javits Bayh Brooke Case Griffin Goodell Harris Hari Hartke Kennedy Mondale Tydings.
Ireland dispatch reports three days of violent clashes in Londonderry with hundreds injured by shots tear gas and bombs. British Home Office says troops are limited and answer to London as order is restored. Royal troop reinforcements reach Bogside and attempt to quell escalating danger while Catholics resist Northern Ireland police.
Peace Action Council of Southern California says a Sunday protest will be nonviolent and honor-tinged outside Nixon’s Western White House in San Clemente. Organizers want a rally 1 pm to 4 pm on state park beach with a tent castle and a plan to petition for ending the 10 percent income tax.
White House officials describe troop withdrawals as contingent on South Vietnamese ability to take over fighting and on enemy activity, with decisions possible in mid-August. Ziegler notes no final plan, while Pentagon sources cite a range of 10 000 to 40 000 troops, denying a total 150 000 withdrawal this year.
George Meany of AFL-CIO criticized President Nixon's proposed $1 billion per year welfare plan as subsidizing cheap labor for bad employers and creating jobs that do not exist. He supported extending Fair Labor Standards Act coverage and raising the minimum wage to $1.60, arguing these steps would lift at least eight million from poverty and face rough times in Congress.
In New Bedford Mass detective Dinis plans to file for an autopsy on Mary Jo Kopechne in Wilkes-Barre Pa. A delay in the process has the Kopechnes opposing, while Kennedy aides defend him as the inquest opens September in Edgartown. Kennedy says he bears tragedy but rejects rumors.
Atlanta report quotes William McChesney Martin chairman of the Federal Reserve Board declaring the American dollar stronger than ever. He adds the dollar will be further supported by recent French actions and notes the economy showing signs of slowing due to the extension of the income tax surcharge.
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