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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1967

Page

2

Johnson Discusses Viet Nam Talks and California Budget Gap

Johnson indicates informal talks with Viet Cong possible as Thieu signals openness to dialogue. U.S. officials expect Hanoi to withdraw regular forces, leaving Saigon to negotiate from strength amid a broader war strategy. California plans about 13 million more than initial budget due to legislative actions, with a 6 million General Fund surplus projected at year end.

Sacramento California State Finance Department Reagan Ray M. Bell

Cold Southland Weekend Hits Highs in 30s and Snow

In Southern California a wintry blast left Long Beach registering highs in the 30s and subfreezing lows in suburbs near coastal mountains. Snow blanketed Big Bear and Arrowhead while foothill and desert areas saw moderate to heavy rain. Mountain resorts reported 3 to 6 feet of fresh snow and crews rescued motorists trapped by the blizzard as roads remained open to major resorts. Rescue teams aided Crestline families as supplies ran low, and sea winds cooled with patchy fog possible tonight into Friday.

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New Snow Storms Toll and Rescue Efforts Continue

Snow avalanches and damaged barns sparked fears of floods as the 5000 foot snow-melt line rose in Arizona. Air Force helicopters logged 121 missions delivering 1090 pounds of medical supplies and 40000 pounds of food to Navajo and Hopi areas while snow tractors aided resupply to isolated ranches. A bus with seven passengers stalled on U.S. 160 near Dove Creek, Colorado. Flagstaff, Arizona, recorded 17 inches in 24 hours, raising heating fuel shortages for residents.

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Weather and disaster aid cross Arizona and surrounding areas

Heavy snow and floods crippled parts of Arizona and New Mexico. National Guardsmen delivered food, 400 yiersons left homes on the Gila River reservation, 154 from Papago homes. Hopi and Navajo areas faced stalled coal and food deliveries amid 10-inch snow. Federal aid lines formed as crews worked to reach isolated ranches and towns.

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Johnson meets allied leaders in Canberra amid Holt farewell

President Johnson began informal talks with allied chiefs of state in Canberra as part of a visit honoring Harold Holt. He held discussions with New Zealand Prime Minister Holyoake, then with John McEwen, while delegations from South Vietnam Korea Thailand Nationalist China Japan Malaysia Cambodia and others arrived. Johnson planned a memorial service for Holt in Melbourne after overnighting in Canberra.

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Car stereo stolen from garage by burglars

Richard Penrose of 1038 E Hreling Street reported a burglary on Wednesday. Burglars forced open the front door of his parked car and took a stereo tape recorder and tapes valued at $286.

Richard Penrose E. Hreling Sty

Jail Terms Stand for Protesters

Two defense lawyers failed to reduce sentences for 15 demonstrators who blocked the entrance to the Armed Forces Induction Center in Los Angeles. Municipal Judge Harold J Ackerman handed 9 to 40 days plus 15 for others, with one 10-day term, citing consistency with Oakland rulings.

Armed Forces Induction Center Los Angeles Ifarold J Ackerman Frank 5. Pestuna Robert C. McDaniel Oakland McDaniel S. Broadway Gatland Ackerman Dudge Ackerman

No Pre Christmas Talks Postponed by Herald Ex Employer

Management spokespeople for the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner said contract discussions would be postponed until after the Christus holiday. Responding, Robert J. Rupert, chief negotiator, criticized the move as Hearst employees facing an unwelcome “Christie’s present.”

Los Angeles Herald- Examiner Christies Hearst Robert J. Rupert

Silent majority urged to lead to curb campus strife

In a UPI report from Burlingame the California College at University Faculty Association urged the silent majority of students and faculty at state colleges to assume leadership to prevent further campus unrest. CCUFA executive secretary Robert F. Phelps warned that problems stem from a withdrawal of responsibility and emphasized balancing freedom with order to restore public trust in higher education.

Robert FE. Phelps CCUFA California Teachers Association Phelps San Francisco Los Angeles California State College Board of Trustees

Black Santa Judge Speeds Adoption in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles Superior Court Judge AL A. Scott dressed in black as Santa and agreed to expedite court procedures to enable 76 families to formally adopt children in time for Christmas. All adoptions were processed through the Bureau of Adoptions.

Santa Claus Los Angeles Superior Court AL A. Scott Bureau of Adoptions

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