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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1968

Page

2

Goddard Silenced Over LSD Crackdown Opposition

Washington report that James L. Goddard food and drug commissioner was blocked from testifying before the Senate Juvenile Delinquency subcommittee on LSD enforcement. White House support for the move cited. hearings postponed indefinitely.

Goddard Washington Johnson James L. Goddard Food and Drug Commissioner Department of Health, Education and Welfare Senate Juvenile Delinquency Subcommittee Set Thomas Dodd D-Corps Dodd Department White House Ress RTO

Navy ROTC at Stanford Set Afire

AR robists set fire Monday to Stanford University's naval ROTC headquarters in a San Francisco Bay area attack. The blaze caused about 6000 dollars in damage before fire crews contained it. A similar fire struck UC Berkeley ROTC last week with four fire bombs.

Stanford UPS Stanford University San Francisco Bay Area Santa Clara County Bruce Wiggins University of California Berkeley

Pair Sentenced for Conspiracy to Sell Bogus Bills

Percy Martin Rosenzweig and Lewis William Zettell were each sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to sell more than 140000 in counterfeit money. U.S. District Judge Albert Lee Stephens Jr. ordered a 90 day psychiatric examination and may adjust the sentences. Rosenzweig of Woodland Hills and Zettell of Monterey Park were convicted Jan. 16 of passing the counterfeit money in Southern California, Denver and London.

Los Angeles UPI Percy Martin Rosenzweig Lewis William To Tell U.S

Drug Firms Accused of Bilking U S

AFL-CIO leaders in Miami Seach accused major U S drug manufacturers of bilking the public with sky high prices and promoting unproven drugs. The 2 man labor council urged Congress to require doctors to prescribe drugs by common names and called for FDA powers to curb high prices and evaluate drugs.

Miami Seach Fla Afl-Cio U.S United States Labor Federation Coun Labor Council George Meany Congress Food and Drug Administration

Allies Quiet Saigon Rockets Showdown

Allies report continued rocket activity across South Vietnam with Tan Son Nhut airbase sustaining hits as the conflict intensifies, signaling ongoing hostilities near Saigon.

Saigon Tan Son Nhut

Nuclear trip squelched amid Saigon rumors

Washington admitted that Dr. Richard L. Garvin of Columbia University and two other scientists did not travel to South Vietnam. They went to Bangkok, while rockets and heavy fighting dominated Vietnam reports. A Michigan woman teaching in Hue is reportedly a Viet Cong prisoner.

Washington NUTS Saigon Vietnam South Vietnam Defense Department Richard L. Garvin Columbia University Bangkok Thailand U.S Clio Mich Michigan Hue Paul G. Johnson U.S. State Department Sandra

Fulbright questions Vietnam war assessment

Sen. J. William Fulbright criticized the administration claim that the Tet Offensive left South Vietnam stronger. He told newsmen he found Rostow's statement that the attacks may have strengthened South Vietnam irrational. Fulbright argued the Viet Cong assaults could only harm the government and its institutions.

Washington UPD J. William Fulbright South Vietnam Rostow Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Walt W. Rostow

Good Buys in Business Machinery Classified Ad Teaser

Classified ads highlight daily deals on business machinery and equipment for buyers seeking reliable tools. Readers are urged to check the listings for current offers and industry bargains.

U S Airlines Cut Costs to Tourists From Europe

The U.S. travel task force proposes fare cuts and promotions to lure European visitors, aiming to boost foreign tourism spending by about 150 million annually. Strategies include 25 percent air fare reductions, visa simplifications, a hospitality card, and expanded advertising.

U.S Europe Washington UPI America United States Johnson McKinney U.S. Travel Service

Welfare cost hits California $11.5 million under new rules

Cal loger chief deputy director says federal welfare directives could require California to spend $11.5 million next year to sustain the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program. HEW's directive imposes a ceiling on eligible dependent children and a funding freeze prompts state action. The change takes effect July 1 and could force higher state funding or cuts in aid.

Sacramento UPI Calvin Locher State Welfare Department California Locher Department of Health Education and Welfare Congress

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