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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
10
In a fragment from 1987 by Frank A. Coowrsplit, the Country Parson reflects that no nation faces a greater foe than hunger and want among its citizens. The text hints at a Christmas plea and collection efforts, mentioning addresses and calls for aid. The piece underscores social hardship and a call to action without sensational detail.
California forecasts show net farm income for 1967 to fall well below 1966 as gross cash receipts dip slightly below the record 4.05 billion crop. The State Department of Agriculture cites a soggy spring and higher production costs, especially in labor‑intensive areas, for the decline. Principal crops valued at 2.21 billion, down nearly 2 percent. grain harvests strong though grapes and deciduous fruits drop. nursery greenhouse output not yet totaled. live stock receipts expected to fall below 1.56 billion. The canning tomato harvest ranks as the second largest on record.
Gov Ronald Reagan appointed Thomas F Booth a retired Anaheim stockbroker to represent the 2nd district in the Sierra County Board of Supervisors Booth 53 a Republican succeeded Roland P Degria who resigned from the 200 per year post Booth resides in Forest California.
Clark County commission ers approved a Hughes proposal to study feasibility of Hughes Tool Co building a supersonic jet airport in southern Nevada and taking over McCarran. If feasible, the county would purchase the new airport and convey McCarran to Hughes, with costs to be settled against McCarran’s appraised value.
Los Angeles and California officials report George C. Wallace and the American Independent Party have about 35,000 validated voter signatures toward a 66,059 requirement for the June presidential primary. State official H P Sullivan notes the effort is halfway, with 22,185 of the total in Los Angeles County and a Jan. 2 deadline.
Indio residents may glimpse a yarmulke on Christmas as Rabbi Philip H. Weinberg fills in for police chief Homer L. Hunt on an honorary basis. Weinberg, head of the California Institution for Men at Chino, calls the gesture a goodwill act for Christian unity. He will not carry a gun and would call Hunt if needed.
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