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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1969

Page

10

Irish slither in the same auld peathog

Bernadette Devlin visits the United States to raise funds for Catholics in North Ireland. The article comments on Irish identity, religious conflict, and calls for sane leadership to move North Ireland toward modernization while noting American Protestant Catholic coexistence and past sectarian strife.

Bernadette Devlin United States Ireland Miss Devlin Cromwell

Learning to walk like the men they are

A reflection on ordinary men becoming heroes in disaster. It praises Red Cross and National Guard volunteers for their response to Hurricane Camille, noting their enduring aid after the headlines fade and the importance of aiding strangers in times of catastrophe.

Britain National Guardsmen The Red Cross LBJ Nixon Johnson Arletta Schoonover

Army study flags South Viet Nam shortfalls in Vietnam pull plan

Washington reports a secret Army study warns South Vietnamese forces lack leadership logistics and organization to take over from U S troops. It cites political bias in promotions weak supply lines and black market siphoning undermining combat readiness and causing commanders to avoid battle.

Washington Nixon Vietnam Asia

Shadowed borders and Chappaquiddick shadows in one report

A Washington column cites GRIM EVIDENCE of Soviet moves along the Sinkiang border and suggests Kremlin strikes on Lop Nor may be considered. It also details Sen. Ted Kennedy’s denial of familiarity with Dyke Road and notes new witnesses, a Beach party link, and Redmond as counsel for Kopechne attendees.

Red Army Lop Sinkiang Kremlin China Russia Ted Kennedy Dyke Road Mary Jo Kopechne Kennedy Perkins Bass Bass John F. Kennedy Bass Beach New York Times Jack Chappaquiddick Island Boston Paul J. Redmond U.S Paul Markam Sen. Kennedy

Teens Quietly Gather Across the Nation in Protest wave

San Clemente hosts a peaceful pro Nixon crowd amid high security as 4000 Vietnam protesters seek a permit for a peace picnic and gun displays surface at the San Clemente Inn. New York sees 300,000 teens at a long rock event. Chicago officials face a report accusing permit abuse in past riots. The piece argues rights to public assembly prevail over municipal control.

San Clemente New York California Nixon White House Committee of Chicago Supreme Court

Watts misprint objection prompts correction and reader concerns

Reader letter condemns a misprinted word turning community into communist and cites union funding and Labor Department support as mischaracterized. Editor notes correct spelling should be community and defends accuracy while urging clear context for medical columns and reader education. The piece also references cancer knowledge and Bets Zinser medical notes.

M. David Posner Ben Ben Zinser Dr. Posner

Sidewalk Senate on gender equality voices

Interviews in North Long Beach feature diverse views on whether men and women are truly equal. Foreman John McManus and others discuss opportunity, femininity, and societal roles while students and workers offer mixed positions on parity and pay.

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