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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1968
Page
9
The article notes the presidential yacht has served as chief executive ship since 1952 with a long tradition dating to the mid 1800s. It describes the Sequoia known as the Honey Fitz with five staterooms and a galley, plus a main saloon of dark wood and red decor used for many diplomatic meetings and social gatherings.
The piece notes the Potomac sailing tradition with a presidential yacht replacing FDR’s Williamsburg and used by Cabinet members, plus a 23 man Navy crew sailing about three times weekly. It mentions Roosevelt’s Inspector, Kennedy’s Marlin, and the Caroline private plane. Guidance on grocery shopping help follows.
Long Beach reader asks if an ex convict can own a hunting rifle as no longer on parole. Lt. Donald W. Tubbs notes ownership allowed if the felon did not use a firearm in the felony. Community volunteers may arrange transport or a taxi could deliver orders.
The text explains that under Section 12021 a felon cannot own a pistol or other concealed weapon and that under Section 12560 a felon who used a firearm in a felony cannot own any firearm. Penalties for violations can reach up to 15 years in prison.
A reader urges compassion after a cleaver incident where a dishwasher was killed by police at Pierpoint Landing. The writer laments lack of support for a troubled man and emphasizes love, counseling, and communal care during holiday times.
The profile traces Finch's early 1950s campaigns against Rep. Cecil King, then his role as Nixon's field man and later administrative assistant. It highlights Finch advising Nixon in 1960, his 1966 victory as lieutenant governor, and his choice of a HEW cabinet post to stay influential while keeping political doors open for a future Senate run.
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