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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1968

Page

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Wallace enters third party bid for White House

Former Alabama governor George Wallace announced his expected third party candidacy for the presidency with a tough stance on domestic lawlessness and Communists in Vietnam. Reaction from politicians varied from praise to concern about affecting the vote. lawmakers speculated on possible implications for the 1968 election.

George Wallace Alabama Vietnam Wallace Georgia Lester Maddox ED. Nixon NAACP Charles H. Percy Didate House Robert Nix D-Pa

Coroner To Study Actor Death In Paraldehyde Case

Coroner Thomas Noguchi said Nick Adams 36 died from paraldehyde intoxication and an expert team will determine if death was by own action or accident. The Rebel star was found dead in his Coldwater Canyon home after 24 to 36 hours.

Nick Adams Thomas T. Noguchi Marilyn Monroe Adams Coldwater Canyon

Johnson seeks $3 billion foreign aid package with Korea boost

President Johnson urged Congress to approve a $3 billion foreign aid package, including $100 million immediately to bolster South Korea's defenses against the Communist North. The request, while surprising in parts, centers on reinforcing alliance standards amid rising Cold War tensions.

Washington Johnson Congress South Korea

Hanoi signals potential peace talks with U S in general terms

North Vietnam signals willingness to discuss a settlement along 1954 Geneva lines and other issues in talks with the United States while Washington studies the statement. Thinh hints at direct talks and possible boundaries, amid mounting war casualties and renewed mobilization in Saigon.

Washington State Department Nguyen Duy Trinh Hanoi USS Trinh U.S North Vietnam French Indochina U.N Thant New Delhi India

Johnson seeks billions for global program amid congressional pushback

National requests $2.9 billion for next year's global program with $2.5 billion for economic aid and $420 million for military needs. Officials warn Congress may trim the package, having cut about $1 billion from a $2 billion request last year. Johnson approves $480 million for economic aid to South Vietnam, on top of $150–160 million in arms aid to South Korea.

Congress Johnson South Vietnam South Korea

Rockefeller Forms Panel to End New York Sanitation Strike

Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller creates a five man mediation panel to resolve New York City’s week long garbage strike and halts any National Guard action. He meets with union leader John DeLury, who had been jailed for contempt of court after back to work orders.

New, York Nelson A- Rockefeller National Guard New York Rockefeller John DeLury Uniformed Sanitationmen

McNamara Picks 56 Plane for 70 Duty

Secretary McNamara overrules the Air Force choosing the F106 Delta Dart over the YF12 as the nation expands air defenses with a 12 billion plan. The F106 is older yet marketed for cost and threat assessment. the YF12 would have been faster with higher ceilings and longer range.

McNamara Washington Air Force Defense Robert S. McNamara America U.S

Oceanographer Cousteau Escapes Deep Dive Hazards

World famed oceanographer Jacques Yves Cousteau recently explored Mediterranean depths in search of a lost French submarine and emerged unscathed. On Thursday he also received a ticket for jaywalking in Hollywood. Dr. Charles G. Mayo, 36, was appointed dean of USC graduate school Thursday.

Jacques Yves Cousteau Mediterranean Hollywood Charles G. Mayo USC

Acquittal for professor in nude dance case in San Francisco

Leonard Wolf, 44, a San Francisco State College professor, was acquitted of contributing to the delinquency of minors over a nude dance by the Jane Lapliner troupe in a hippie district theater on Oct. 18 after Wolf took part in a roundtable on teenage runaways. His attorney said the charge was based on what he could not have known would occur. The article also notes Senate remarks by Sen. Holland and other unrelated health and military topics.

Leonard Wolf San Francisco

Detroit Mayor Cavanagh Blames Government for 1967 Riots

Mayor Jerome P. Cavanagh of Detroit told Stanford faculty and students that all government structures share blame for the 1967 riots. He said authorities failed to effectively respond to the crisis.

Jerome P. Cavanaugh Detroit Stanford University

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