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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1969

Page

1

Squall Smashes Cities Along Florida Beaches

A 414 foot high wall of water from a Gulf squall flooded Lido Beach hotels, buckled doors, and sent water 500 to 600 feet inland. One woman had a heart attack and was hospitalized. no other injuries were reported. The storm swept across central Florida, with strong winds in Tampa Bay area and damage in Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Mims, and Alturas. кос

Sarasota Fila UPI Gulf of Mexico Lido Beach Gulf Florida Tampa Bay Area Winter Haven Lake Wales Mims Alturas Tampa-St. Petersburg

Kiesinger rejects Soviet warning on West Berlin presidential vote

West German Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger dismissed a Soviet note warning of undesirable consequences if West Berlin hosts the presidential election. State Secretary Guenter Diehl said Kiesinger gave a brief reply rejecting the warning and Soviet arguments when Ambassador Tsarapkin delivered the note. The Tass release in Moscow carried the Soviet protest alleging violation of four power rules and accusing the NDP of Neo Nazi links.

West Germany West Berlin National Democratic Party

More Rain On the Way In Southland

Forecasts warn of a fast-moving storm bringing more rain Monday for Southland residents. After .23 inches fell by 5 p.m. Saturday in Long Beach, forecasters expect fair skies today with temperatures in the low 60s and no rain in sight.

Southland Long Beach

Action Line answers readers on insurance questions

ACTION LINE helps readers with questions on auto and home fire insurance. A State Farm official clarifies policy numbers may change on renewal while coverage continues, and a Long Beach agent notes rebuild costs set payoffs, with typical construction cost around 14 dollars per square foot.

Long Beach Calif W.F.S J. E. Hanstein Hanstein

Nine Neo-Nazis Arrested In Bay Area Bombing Spree

Nine members of a Nazi style Bible study group were arrested in Menlo Park after a three week probe into 31 bombings and other terrorist acts on the San Francisco peninsula. Raids by 40 officers netted 30 guns, black powder, bomb making gear and Nazi items. The suspects face charges of conspiring to sabotage and violent acts plus specific bomb and gun offenses.

Menlo Park Vic Cianceas Bay Area UPID San Francisco Peninsula Adolf Hitler George Lincoln Rockwell Society of Man Peninsula Mid- Peninsula

Peru Recalls Envoy as Anti American Protests Rise

Peru recalls its Washington ambassador amid rising anti American sentiment sparked by Friday attacks on U S fishing vessels off Peru. U S boats reported bullet damage but no injuries while a tuna boat was fined about 2000 dollars. Guards reinforced at Lima facilities after bombing attempts caused minor damage.

Lima Peru Washington U.S California Pacific August Felando American Tuna Boat Association San Diego

Earthquakes kill twelve thousand in foreign lands

A brief item notes that earthquakes have killed 12,401 people in foreign lands, as reported on page A-20 of the issue. It references surrounding features including political mentions and cultural notes on other pages.

Rebel With a Cause Takes On Everyday Roles

A woman chooses a rebellious path over traditional pursuits like golf tennis riding and social arts activities, signaling defiance of expected roles in her era.

Strikers OK McDonnell Pact

Machinists at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis ended a 34 day strike by accepting a new contract. About 18 000 workers will begin returning to their jobs on the third shift, ending a stoppage that halted production of the F 4 Phantom fighter jet.

ST. Louis UPI McDonnell Douglas Corp Machinists Lodge 837

Reds Break Truce as 3 U.S. Helis Downed Near Saigon

UPI reports Viet Cong violated Tet truce by shooting down three U S helicopters near the Cambodian border about 56 miles northwest of Saigon. Five Americans killed, 18 wounded. Two rescue helicopters also downed. one hamlet chief assassinated. A 24 hour allied ceasefire followed later.

Munists U.S Saigon

Hippie humor greets loaded auto rack cars

A humorous remark by a hippie observer at a train yard notes the sight of a long string of loaded auto rack cars. The line captures a casual, streetwise reaction to industrial rail activity.

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