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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
5
Washington reports the United States has asked the Soviet Union to begin long postponed strategic missile limitation and reduction talks. Reliable sources say Washington requested the Soviets’ views on timing place and level of participation for the discussions.
Secretary of State Rusk described a developing U S Soviet missile talks path with an eye to a summit at the top level. President Johnson and Premier Kosygin may meet if Moscow consents while Nixon nears inauguration.
President Johnson in the White House says the United States has done much to grant equality to Negroes but much still to accomplish. He cites Lincoln and notes the nation cannot be half free and half slave. He spoke after receiving the United Negro College Fund Award for leadership in education and civil rights. The award includes a sculpture of a book and an arm with a chain. Dr Stephen J. Wright, fund chairman, lauds bold leadership behind new programs aiding 36 Negro colleges and 42 000 students.
Harold J Mirisch president of the Mirisch Co dies Friday at a Beverly Hills home from an apparent heart attack. Services are at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles.
Dr Glenn A Olds, 47, Springfield College former president, serves as Nixon's chief talent scout reviewing 1500 to 2000 applications daily for Cabinet and staff roles. He favors angular, creative figures over conventional round packages, recommending top minds for varied positions beyond initial expectations.
Chicago UPI Ramsey Clark and Daniel Walker deny the Democratic National Convention street violence report was rewritten under Clark. Walker seeks court sanction to release material deleted at Justice Department request and notes six prosecutable incidents were removed to avoid prejudicing cases.
Lt. Gov. Robert Finch says the incoming Nixon administration will focus on unifying existing government programs with rational control and avoid a rush of new legislation. He expects Nixon to appoint most cabinet leaders next week and emphasizes deliberate, even one term, governance while managing media access.
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