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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1968

Page

2

Picket in Herald-Examiner strike found guilty of contempt

A strike by nine unions against the Los Angeles Herald-Examiner led to contempt verdicts for a picket and for two unions at the main plant. One non-union printer remained critically wounded after a motel lobby shooting. security around the plant was tightened amid ongoing disputes.

Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Superior Court Ralph H. Nutter News- Beh James Hilton South Gate Herald-Examiner American Newspaper Guild Los Angeles Lodge 94 International Association of Machhiists and Aerospace Workers L.A. County General Hospital Maurice Maynard Concord Calif Curtis Krieski

Pot Pickets In Norwalk Protest Marijuana Arrests

About 50 members of a Mexican American organization picketed the Norwalk sheriff's station after a 7 pm narcotics raid on an abandoned taco stand at Ivy Street and Whittier Boulevard Pico Rivera. A narcotics squad said 13 people including three juveniles were arrested on suspicion of possession of marijuana. A spokesman for the Mexican American Progressive Association said the protest opposed legalizing marijuana and was not aimed at Wednesday night's arrests or investigation methods.

Norwalk Sheriff’s Station Ivy Street Whittier Boulevard Pico Rivera

Doctors Rebuked on Abortions by State Board

The state board announced reprimands for two doctors over abortion practices in accredited hospitals. The board leader Dr Genest DeLArbre cited concerns about pregnancies exposed to German measles, noting deformity risks for infants. Seven other doctors face similar charges with uncertain outcomes.

Genest Del'arbre

Bandits Tap Two L A Banks For 2000

Two men in their 30s robbed tellers at Western Federal Savings and Loan on 101 N Larchmont Blvd and Crocker Citizens National Bank on 8901 W Pico Blvd. They escaped in a late model white and turquoise Chevrolet after taking about 1000 dollars at each bank.

Western Federal, Savings and Loan N. Larchmont Blvd Crocker Citizens National Bank Wpico Blvd West Los Angeles

Garden Grove district bars foreign language classes for sixth graders

Garden Grove Unified trustees voted to continue withholding foreign language courses for sixth graders. They cited ongoing district financial uncertainty, the need for more language materials for seventh and eighth grade programs, and anticipated organizational changes as reasons for the decision.

Garden Grove Unified School

More sea power off Viet Nam urged by Navy League

The Navy League president urged boosting sea power off Vietnam, claiming Defense Department misreads naval strategy. Major General Charles F. Duchein cited the Pueblo crisis as evidence of excessive caution shaping U.S. maritime posture.

Viet Los Angeles Navy League Department of Defense Vietnam Charles F. Duchein Marine Corps Reserve Pueblo

Runaway Quinn Walker Dines Free After Night About Town

A one year old boy walked 100 blocks to Los Angeles Fire Department Engine Company 17 and announced he had run away from home. Firefighters fed him a full meal before a patrol officer picked him up and returned him to his home 100 blocks away.

Quinn Walker Los Angeles Fire Department Engine Company 17 Stone Park Quinn LAPD Newton

Air Raids Hit Hanoi Areas as U S Jets Strike North Viet Nam

U S warplanes bombed Ha Noi area targets including Phu Yen and Hoa Lac while B52 strikes hit near Khe Sanh and Haiphong. Reports say Hanoi suffered rocket bombing, 6 jets downed, and ground clashes left casualties near Saigon and Hue. Over 500 law teachers urge opposition to Vietnam War policy.

Troopers Drag 50 From Bus Path At School

Georgia troopers removed about 50 demonstrators from the path of school buses in Social Circle after protesters, including a young Negro girl and a white teacher Ann Nesbit, lay down to object to conditions at Social Circle Training School. Two troopers were hospitalized for minor injuries. Governor Maddox ordered forces to maintain order and use force if needed.

Social Circle All Negro Social Circle Training School State Patrol R. H. Burson Ann Nesbit Lester Maddox Department of Public Safety Ile Burson Fair Play Avenue

Government orders headrests for all 1969 cars

Washington reports the government requires front seat headrests on all new cars starting January 1 to reduce whiplash from rear end collisions. The rule allows high backs or add on cushions if they meet safety performance, targeting neck injuries from rear impacts.

Washington UPI Federal Highway Admin Istrator Lowell &. Kridwell National Highway Safety Bureau

Murphy Sees GOP Senate Gain At Dinner Fundraiser

In a low voiced speech Murphy criticized U S foreign policy calling it tragic and urged support for new figures while recalling long standing disappointments from Harriman and Bowles He opposed the consular treaty with Russia labeling it a Soviet grandstand and noted the $10 per head dinner funded 32nd District GOP efforts in Long Beach.

Ers United States Murphy Chester Bowles Ica Russia 32Nd Congressional District Long Beach

State Department official calls Pueblo confessions phony

Ambassador Winthrop G Brown dismissed North Korean aired Pueblo crew confessions as false, noting odd phrasing and American guilt admissions. He urged no apology to North Korea and labeled the seizure a flagrant breach of international law during a press conference before a Snow Winter Convention speech at the International Hotel. A White House aide also touted automation in communications as essential for business efficiency.

U.S. State Department Inglewood Brown United States International Hotel White House

Italy says North Vietnam asked for peace talks

Rome reports the Italian foreign ministry says Hanoi approached Italy about possible peace talks and relayed the information to the U.S. State Department. Thant in Paris held secret talks with Mao Van Bo amid reports Hanoi answered New Delhi questions, with no details disclosed.

Rome UPI Italy North Vietnam U.S. State Department Hanoi Washington U.N Thant Paris Mao van Bo New Delhi Vietnam Charles de Gaulle France Patrick Reilly

Two sailors die in Long Beach motorcycle crash

Two Long Beach sailors Dennis Conforti and James Emachler were killed when their motorcycle collided with a car at Alameda Street and Sepulveda Boulevard around 12:30 PM. The car was driven by Jerry Matthews of Long Beach, who was uninjured. The second victim in a separate San Pedro fatality was Albert Leon, 27, a passenger in a car driven by Don Anderson, 29.

Long Beach Sepulveda Jerry R. Matthews E. Arbor St. Long Beach Matthews San Pedro Albert Leon Eath St. Long Beach Don Anderson W. 37Th St. San Pedro Harbor Division Anderson Macy Arthur Gary Lee McKnight Kaiser Foundation Hospital

Policeman Is Indicted in Huntington Beach Shooting

A two year reserve officer who runs a heavy equipment company in Huntington Beach was involved after a 2:30 a.m. shooting near Chestnut Street and Pacific Avenue. Aguilera and Naranjo were stopped by Officers Christian and Patrolman Carl Bradley. Naranjo tried to flee but was captured. The sergeant said narcotics suspicion led to the pursuit. Aguilera was shot and died. his mother Vera Meza Vasquez, 34, of Chestnut Street, reportedly swallowed household disinfectant after learning of her son's death but has since recovered.

Huntington Beach Chesnut Christian Bradley Aguilera Vera Meza Vasquez Chestnut St

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